MetroWest Women's Alliance


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The MetroWest Women's Alliance

The United Way of Tri-County and Metrowest Chamber of Commerce collaborated to create a unique initiative to benefit all women and girls in the MetroWest community. As a result of this collaboration, the MetroWest Women’s Alliance was launched in January of 2011.

The mission of the Alliance is to bring women and girls of various backgrounds together to foster leadership and philanthropic efforts by engaging, educating and providing the resources for empowerment.

In its first year, the group has made a quantifiable impact on the region by awarding “mini-grants” to non-profit organizations that promote the well-being and empowerment of women and girls.

The MetroWest Women’s Alliance welcomes event participation, suggestions, donations sponsorships, and inquiries regarding mentoring and volunteer opportunities from women and girls of all ages. For additional information regarding how you can become involved or about upcoming events, please contact Leanne Cordischi at 508-370-4857 or leanne.cordischi@uwotc.org


Upcoming Events


2nd Annual Ruby Slippers Gala - September 27, 2012

2nd Annual Ruby SlippersThe 2nd Annual Ruby Slippers Networking and Fundraising Gala will  be held September 27, 2012 at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center from 5:30-8:30pm.  
Last year's inaugural Gala was praised by attendees and sponsors as inspiring!  And this year's second annual Ruby Slippers Gala promises to be another uplifting fundraising event  featuring Laura Schroff*, inspirational speaker and the author of the New York Times National Bestseller,  An Invisible Thread.  

The event will also feature "Rising Star and Award Winning" Jazz Saxophone Player Grace Kelly and the "Captivating"  Teen Folk Singer/Songwriter Haley Reardon! 

WBZ-TV's Meteorologist Melissa Mack with be the Master of Ceremonies!
 

Registeration available at  www.uwotc.org/ruby-slippers  
   
For more information on the event, event sponsorship levels or
interested in donating a raffle/auction  item please contact Leanne
Cordischi at 508-370-4857 or email: Leanne.Cordischi@uwotc.org

Sponsors to date include:
SELECTSTAFF, MassBay Community College, Purple Ink Insurance, Tara Hartley Consulting

Raffle Prizes include:
MSO Season tickets, Cetics, Bruins Tickets, Jewelry, Restaurant Gift Certificates, Spa Gift CertificatesGift Baskets, Overnight stays at local hotels, a Bose Item, Shoes and a whole lot more! Click Here for the complete list.

2012 Highlights


2012 Jump Start Breakfast

The MetroWest Women's Alliance held its 2012 Jump Start Breakfast at Nouvelle at Natick.

Attendees started off 2012 by networking with some fabulous MetroWest women, learning about the engaging and empowering events the Alliance has planned for 2012, and the many ways that they can become involved in helping women and girls in the MetroWest Community. The guest speaker was Heather Jack speaking about "Active Philanthropy"

In addition, recipient's of the MetroWest Woimen's Alliance mini grants were announced and most recent grants were awarded at the event.

2011 Highlights


Ruby Slippers

Ruby Slippers Collage

The Ruby Slippers Fundraiser and Networking Gala took place on September 20th at the Gardens at Elm Bank.  The event was a celebration of the Alliance's inaugural year of women helping women and girls grow, thrive and succeed. 

“Ruby Slippers was chosen as the event name because the themes from the Wizard of OZ -- not giving up on one’s dreams, and finding what you’re searching for in your own backyard -- mirror the goals of the organization. “ 


Attendees met and made connections with prominent women from around the region,  heard from inspirational speaker Mina Samuels, author of “Run Like a Girl”, and learned about ways they could make a difference in the lives of women and girls in need in their own backyard.

Holiday Head Start

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The Alliance held their "Holiday Head Start" in conjunction with the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce's October 20th Business after Hours which was hosted by the Chamber's Premier sponsor MetroWest Medical Center.

Attendees had  the opportunity to shop for unique gifts offered by 16 of the area's local artisans and get a "Head Start" on their holiday shopping.  This "One Stop Network and Shop" event proved to be a big hit!