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BENEFICIARY PARTNERS
The Norton Women's Pavilion Champions 4 Her Walk, Run & Festival was created to improve the health and economic well-being of women and girls in Kentuckiana. Selected beneficiary partners for 2010 focus on: youth mentoring; treatment of severely traumatized children; leadership development for women and girls; prevention of sexual violence and services for its victims; artistic expression for underprivileged girls; the needs of single mothers and their children; and education and competitive athletics for college-aged women. No funds will be distributed to organizations whose primary focus is religion, politics, or reproductive choice.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana
Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest, largest, and most effective youth mentoring organization in the United States. Last year the agency served almost 1900 children throughout the Metro Louisville area. The Kentuckiana agency has 40 years proven success in creating and nurturing friendships between adults and children. Visit bbbsky.org for more information, or (502) 587-0494. |
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The Center for Women and Families
The Center for Women and Families has been helping victims of domestic violence, sexual violence and economic hardship since 1912. Today it is a private nonprofit organization serving 14 Kentuckiana counties. The Center established a national reputation for providing high-quality services and innovative programming to help victims become survivors. Visit thecenteronline.org for more information, or (502) 581-7200. |
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Family Scholar House
Family Scholar House provides housing for single mothers experiencing homelessness and supports them while they obtain a baccalaureate degree, thereby enabling them to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty for themselves and their children. With encouragement and support, post-secondary education becomes the gateway for career-track employment, self-sufficiency, and asset development. Visit FamilyScholarHouse.org for more information, or (502) 584-8090. |
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Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana provides a leadership development program for girls age 5-17. The program offers a safe, all-girl environment with fun, cooperative learning opportunities for girls to relate to other girls and interact with positive adult role models. The Girl Scout program helps each girl embrace her intrinsic abilities and value as a person. Visit kyanags.org for more information, or (502) 636-0900. |
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Junior League of Louisville
The Junior League of Louisville (JLL) is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, to developing the potential of women, and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. JLL reaches out to women of all races, religions, and national origins who have an interest in and commitment to voluntarism. Visit juniorleaguelouisville.org for more information, or (502) 637-5415. |
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Maryhurst
Maryhurst provides residential, in-home, and community-based treatment programs to severely traumatized youth, most often victims of sexual, physical, and/or emotional abuse or neglect. Maryhurst provides consistency, structure and love for more than 600 children and families each year. Visit Maryhurst.org for more information, or (502) 245-1576. |
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Mom’s Closet Resource Center
Mom’s Closet Resource Center Inc.’s “Life Plan” is for single mothers in the state of Kentucky. The program is directed towards women who want to change their lives for the better by making wiser choices. By partnering with moms for education, they begin their journey to independence and a more secure future. Visit momsclosetinc.com for more information, or (502) 245-9899. |
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University of Louisville
The University of Louisville provides educational opportunities,
programs and services to help women explore options and set goals to reach their full potential as tomorrow’s leaders in all walks of life-- from education to health care, research to athletics. We promote and advocate an end to violence against women and support equity among all people
. Visit louisville.edu for more information, or (502) 852-5555. |
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University of Louisville Athletics
Our mission is to support and counsel our female student-athletes so they will maximize their potential at UofL and be successful in preparing for their future lives. UofL’s competitive athletics provide an outstanding leadership laboratory, and its high quality classroom instruction provides outstanding educational opportunities. Visit uoflsports.com for more information, or (502) 852-2015. |
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West Louisville Girls Choir
West Louisville Girls Choir is a year round, arts driven, vocal music training program for girls 9 - 18 years of age. We create artistic opportunities and address the academic and social development of girls through the performing arts. Annually students are engaged in Summer Music Institute (SMI), After School Tutorial, and Hope Awards Concerts. Auditions for the Girls Choir are held in the Spring. Visit wlpaa.org for more information, or (502) 582-0123. |
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Women 4 Women
Because Louisville ranks near the bottom on all critical measures affecting women and girls, Women 4 Women seeks to improve the health and financial-well being of women and families by educating and connecting women and girls and partnering with organizations who want to help. We know when women do better, their children do better, and the community does better. Visit w4w.org for more information, or (502) 561-8060. |
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Women for Habitat
Women for Habitat, a program of Habitat for Humanity of Metro Louisville, empowers women from all walks of life to make a difference by building homes and communities. Women for Habitat recruits and trains volunteers with construction skills, raises money for sponsorship and builds the house with primarily women volunteers. Visit louisvillehabitat.org for more information, or (502) 637-6265. |
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Women's Foundation of Southern Indiana
The Women’s Foundation of Southern Indiana catalyzes opportunities that improve the lives of women and girls in Clark, Floyd and Harrison Counties. WE accomplish this by advocating for our constituency; by volunteering and encouraging volunteerism; and by engaging in philanthropy that capitalizes on the collective voice and vision of women. Visit womensfoundationsi.org for more information, or (812) 246-2670. |
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