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YWCA Bucks County invites the National President to honor women and girls

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YWCA Bucks County is excited to announce the honorees for its 33rd Annual Salute to Women  Who Make a Difference Awards. This signature fundraising gala celebrates women and girls whose leadership transforms communities and promotes equity throughout Bucks County.  

For over three decades, this event has recognized exceptional women and girls while raising  essential funds to support programs that empower women, eliminate racism, and strengthen  families. This year’s celebration will take place on April 23 at the Philmont Country Club,  located at 301 Tomlinson Rd. in  Huntingdon Valley. The reception will take place from  5 pm to 6 pm, followed by dinner and an awards ceremony from 6 pm to 9 pm. 

We are thrilled to announce that Margaret Mitchell, the National President of the YWCA USA,  will be joining us for this special occasion! Based in Washington, DC, she will share her insights  on the remarkable contributions of our fourteen honorees. Her remarks will highlight how their  incredible achievements resonate with the YWCA’s mission and vision, celebrating their impact  on our communities. Do not miss the chance to hear her inspiring words about the power of  dedication and service. This year's honorees are: 

  • Emily Davis and Raissa Walker: Advocacy and Civic Engagement 
  • Ann Marie Angelucci and Andrea Corpening: Community Engagement 
  • Dawn Loesch and Tracy Pasternak Willis: Corporate and Social Responsibility - 
  • Sophia Seidman, Jada Bryant-Teet, and Emersyn Thistlewaite: Girl Power 
  • Jill Laurinaitis: Media and Journalism 
  • Joyce Hadley and Angela Nutter: Racial and Social Justice 
  • Monira Parkinson Cole and Jill Perez Gobora: Women’s Empowerment 

Interested in attending or becoming a sponsor for the event? Contact Venita Garvin, YWCA Bucks  County Executive Director at 215-953-7793, Ext 112 or  at vgarvin@ywcabucks.org. Individual tickets  are $120 per person, and a table of ten is $1,000.