SAVE THE DATE: Fall Gala Benefiting The Women’s Center on Oct. 28
In its 49th year, the theme of this year’s fall gala benefiting nonprofit mental health services provider The Women’s Center is “Moving Forward Together.” The gala will be held Oct. 28 at The Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner, Virginia. The center is dedicated to serving survivors of domestic violence as well as men, women and children.
Rachna Krishnan on Leading The Women’s Center Through Pandemic Challenges
The Women’s Center CEO and Executive Director Rachna Krishnan feels the work she is doing now is some of the most important of her career. “In my 25 years of professional experience, I have never encountered anything like the COVID-19 pandemic,” she said. “This year has been challenging, and my career highlight is leading the
Save the Date: An Evening to Benefit The Women’s Center, Oct. 12
An evening of fine dining, dancing and an auction to benefit The Women’s Center will be held Oct. 12. The gala, which takes place at The Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner, Virginia from 6:30-11 p.m., will also feature the dance band DC Fusion, This year’s event is co-chaired by Toni Townes-Whitley, president of the U.S. regulated
SAVE THE DATE: Women’s Center Gala, Oct. 13
The Women’s Center is hosting its annual “Reaching Forward, Giving Back” gala next month. The black-tie-optional event, which is expected to draw nearly 500 attendees, will be held Oct. 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner. The event features cocktails, dinner, dancing, a live band and a silent auction.
Save the Date: Women’s Center Gala
The Women’s Center is hosting its annual “Reaching Forward, Giving Back” gala. The black-tie optional event from 6:30-11 p.m. on Oct. 14 is expected to draw 450 business and community leaders. Staged at the Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, the gala will feature cocktails, dinner, dancing, a live band and silent auctions. Proceeds support The Women’s Center,
EA Committee Hosts Charity Rummage Sale
Members of the WashingtonExec EA Committee are already planning for next year after doubling expected profits from a charity rummage sale last weekend. The sale, held May 6 at the Providence Community Center in Fairfax, Virginia, raised nearly $1,000 in support of The Women’s Center. The center provides mental health counseling, education and various modes
SAVE THE DATE: The Women’s Center Gala, Oct. 8, 2016
The Women’s Center will host its Reaching Forward, Giving Back 2016 Annual Gala on Oct. 8 at the Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner. The evening will include cocktails, wine tasting, dinner, live music and dancing, plus live and silent auctions. Attain CEO Greg Baroni is serving as the event benefit chairman. Tim Hurlebaus, CGI’s Federal President, will be
SAVE THE DATE: The Women’s Center 30th Annual Leadership Conference, April 9, 2016
The Women’s Center will host its 30th Annual Leadership Conference from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 9 at the McLean Hilton Tysons Corner. Featured speakers include United Therapeutics Corporation CEO Dr. Martine Rothblatt, Secretary of the Air Force The Hon. Deborah Lee James, Cisco Senior Vice President of Americas Sales Alison Gleeson and Microsoft Corporate
SAVE THE DATE: The 2015 Women’s Center Gala, Oct. 3
The Women’s Center Gala will be held on October 3, from 6:30 to 11:00 p.m., at the Ritz-Carleton in Tyson’s Corner. The 40th annual event raises funds to support and improve the lives of women, teens and families in our community. The theme of this year’s black-tie gala is “Reaching forward, giving back”. The gala will
Greg Baroni of Attain Talks 40th Annual Women’s Center Gala: Reaching Forward, Giving Back
The 2015 Women’s Center Gala on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner marks the 40th anniversary of The Women’s Center (TWC) supporting and improving the lives women, teens and families in our community. The black- tie gala is The Women’s Center’s signature fundraising event of the year to raise money to provide
The Women’s Center 29th Annual Leadership Conference Focuses on “Reaching Forward, Giving Back”
The Women’s Center hosted their 29th Annual Leadership Conference on Saturday, April 11, at the McLean Hilton, in Tysons Corner. The event included an awards presentation, personal and professional development sessions, networking opportunities, a raffle and exhibitors. Nearly 800 people attended the event. Leadership Awards were given to Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire, Dr. Patty Ann Tublin, Julie Smolyansky,
SAVE THE DATE: The Women’s Center to Host 29th Annual Leadership Conference, April 11, 2015
The Women’s Center will hold its 29th Annual Leadership Conference, “Reaching Forward…Giving Back,” on April 11, 2015, at the McLean Hilton in Tysons Corner, Va. The event runs from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and includes networking opportunities, break-out sessions on topics ranging from leadership development to work-life balance, and time to visit exhibitor booths
The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Awards 36 Grants Totaling More Than $300,000
Thirty-six nonprofit organizations in Northern Virginia have received grants of up to $10,000 each, according to The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, which awarded the grants. The amount of all of the grants totaled $308,643. The foundation’s appointed volunteer committees, which consisted of area experts, donors, and foundation board members, reviewed 138 applications. Applications were
GALLERY: 2013 Inspiring Women Benefit Gala Supports Efforts of The Women’s Center
The 2013 Inspiring Women Benefit Gala recently took place on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Gannet Company, Inc. Headquarters Building in McLean, Va. The event brought nearly 400 business and community leaders, as well as government officials, together for a one-of-a-kind evening that includeded a silent and live auction. This year’s black-tie event was emceed
2013 Inspiring Women Benefit Gala on Nov. 9 Supports The Women’s Center, Benefit Co-Chair Nicole Geller Shares Personal Connection
The 2013 Inspiring Women Benefit Gala will take place on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Gannet Company, Inc. Headquarters Building in McLean, Va. The gala supports the reduced and sliding fee scale counseling, educational programs and resources The Women’s Center offers to women and families who otherwise could not afford them. The event brings nearly 400
SAVE THE DATE: The Women’s Center to Present Inspiring Women’s Benefit Gala on Nov. 9th
The Women’s Center is hosting the Inspiring Women’s Benefit gala on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at the Gannett Company headquarters in McLean, Va. AT&T is this year’s lead sponsor and Stacy Schwartz, Sales Center Vice President, is the event’s honorary chair. The event supports women and families receiving counseling, education and other resources at reduced
“Inspiring Women Benefit” Raises Over $318,000, Brings Over 300 Guests
The 2012 ”Inspiring Women Benefit,” held on Saturday, November 10th, at the Gannett Corporate Headquarters in McLean, Virginia, raised over $318,000 for The Women’s Center. “The event was an outstanding success due to the wonderful efforts of our Benefit Committee, and the generosity of Accenture, Booz Allen Hamilton, and so many other corporate sponsors, as
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