ISSUE 39
AUGUST 2023
THE Express
Welcome from Dick Steinberg President WestCare Family, As summer vacation ends and kids all over head back to school, I am proud of the prevention education and support that WestCare has provided to our youth and their families over the last few months. From summer camps to ice cream socials and back-to-school supply drives, we have fostered relationships, maintained friendships, and encouraged partnerships within our communities. Cultivating a sense of equity among those we serve is so important, and you have done an excellent job of that this summer. We collaborated in a gas giveaway for one of the most disadvantaged neighborhoods in Milwaukee, we handed out tennis shoes to underprivileged youth in Texas, and we held an uplifting social event for the children in the Pacific Islands who were still recovering from the devastation of Super Typhoon Mawar. Ultimately, what sets WestCare apart is you and your willingness to serve your communities. You are there to serve your fellow man in their time of need and have a great capacity for compassion in the face of addiction, poverty, and adversity. These qualities have the power to bring about transformation in society on a grand scale. This month, we celebrate Women’s Equality Day: a day that recognizes the adoption of the 19th Amendment over 50 years ago. In honor of this occasion, I invite you to read some poignant thoughts from our Chief Administrative Officer, Savannah Jones. Her insight is valuable and inspiring. To all of you who make a positive impact here at WestCare, thank you for fostering goodwill, inspiring change, and Uplifting the Human Spirit. We are so grateful that you have chosen to be a part of the WestCare family. Stay safe and stay well,
Dick Steinberg
OUR WESTCARE STORIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
This month, on August 26th, we celebrate Women’s Equality Day, which honors the hard-won right women achieved with the passing of the 19th Amendment in 1920. First designated by Congress in 1973, Women’s Equality Day has evolved to represent more than just women attaining the right to vote. It's now a day to celebrate the progress women have made over the years, to emphasize gender equity, and to protect women's rights. It's crucial to recognize that while the 19th Amendment enabled millions of women nationwide to participate in our elections, many women of color were not granted these rights until the Voting Rights Act was passed 45 years later. Women’s Equality Day celebrates the strength and resilience of women worldwide. We honor the trailblazers who championed social justice and freedom, as well as today's activists striving to pave a brighter path for our daughters. I am proud, as a woman, daughter, and mother, to serve on the leadership team of an organization that not only values equality but also empowers women and champions a culture of inclusivity for everyone. On Women’s Equality Day, August 26, I urge members of our WestCare Family to celebrate the women in their lives in recognition of their profound depth and courage. Regardless of gender, let Women's Equality Day remind you to use your voice by voting in both local and national elections, or by taking the step to register to vote!
Savannah Jones Chief Administrative Officer