Join us for an exciting event on gender and race equity on 11/16 !
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The Office for Women
The Office for Women, located under the Office of Equity, is committed to advancing the status of women through education, advocacy and legislation. We focus on seven areas: gender based violence, human trafficking, social and economic well being, housing, education, civic engagement and autonomy.
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We invite you to help us advance the status of women in Louisville!
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We are so excited to invite you to an upcoming panel co-hosted by the Office for Women and the Office of Equity. The event will feature a presentation of gender equity data on homeownership, income and education by the Greater Louisville Project, followed by a discussion by local and national experts. The event is open to the public and will also be livestreamed on the Office for Women Facebook page. Please help us spread the word!
Raising the Status of Women: Gender and Race Equity in Housing, Income and Economic Mobility Wednesday November 16, 2022 10:00- 11:30 am Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Complex
Moderator: Joi McAtee, Director of Equity Panelists Include: Dr.Kish Cumi P., Louisville Urban League Lopa Mehrotra & Harrison Kirby, Greater Louisville Project Gretchen Hunt, Office for Women Sarah Jane Glynn , Women’s Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor (Invited) Clare Wallace , South Louisville Community Ministries Louisville Urban League, Inc. Greater Louisville Project
This is the first of a quarterly series of events focusing on the economic status of women.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE SOON!
We are thrilled to announce that we will also be able to provide chilcare for participants!
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The Office for Women Ambassadors is a six-month training program for women who reresent the diverse communities across Metro Louisville. Our goal is to have one woman chosen from each of the 26 Metro Council Districts.
Through the program, participants will develop and hone their leadership skills, learn about issues impacting women, and explore government and community programs available to women. The OFW Ambassadors will serve as community liaisons, sharing out information about vital community services and communicating back to government about the needs of women in their communities.
Eligibility Requirements for the OFW Ambassador Program:
Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to and advocacy for improving the lives of women and/or girls.
Applicants must be 18 or older.
Applicants must live in one of the 26 Metro Council districts in Jefferson County.
Applicants must commit to attending all training sessions. The training dates for 2023 include: January 19, February 16, March 16, April 20, May 18 and June 15 and training will take place from approximately 8:30-4:30 each day. The training program is free, and food and transportation costs (bus tickets or parking) will be provided.
Apply today or nominate someone to serve! https://lnkd.in/gkDjbNEy Applications are due November 15, 2022.
