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“I have been working in this field for almost 3 and a half years. I moved to Lafayette from Indianapolis in 2016. In 2018, I started learning about peer support and what it really means to support individuals with mental health and substance use issues in our community. Harm reduction makes sense in so many… Continue Reading Salute to Women 2021: Meet the Honorees – Grace Paton
“I believe my Grandmother, Annabelle Jackson, was a woman of distinction. Born in 1919, raised on a farm where she milked the cows before school. She began playing the piano for her church at the age of 14 and continued to do so for 69 years. She was a wife, a mother and an active… Continue Reading Salute to Women 2021: Meet the Honorees – Lorie Amick
YWCA Greater Lafayette announces the 47th Annual Salute to Women Honorees. This year’s celebration, held at New Journey Farms on July 27, will host a diverse group of passionate influencers and notable changemakers to be honored. Allison Beggs, President and CEO, said the selection committee was pleased to receive such thoughtful nominations this year, which… Continue Reading YWCA Greater Lafayette Announces Salute to Women Class of 2021 Honorees
YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families and strengthen communities. We’ve been at the forefront of the biggest issues of the day for 160 years: from voting rights to civil rights, from affordable housing to pay equity and from violence prevention to health care reform. We carry on this long tradition of social action and advocacy to advance our mission — and you are a crucial part of this work. Your voice is critical as we advocate for policies that bring us closer to eliminating racism, empowering women, and ensuring peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.