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Women’s History Month
from March 2023 REACH
by PPHFamily
by PPH resident Bernadette Cronin Geller
The month of March is designated as Women’s History Month to honor women’s contribution to American Society.
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Observed throughout the United States, it was first proclaimed Women’s History Week by President Jimmy Carter in 1980. Then in 1987, Congress designated the month as Women’s History followed by presidential proclamations every year.
All of this was born out of a feminist push for equal access to jobs and education, which was one of the demands of the Strike for Equality march by more than 100,000 women (and some men) in New York on August 26, 1970.
At the time there was an International Women’s Day which commemorated a February meeting of Socialists and Suffragettes in February 1909. This day is observed every March 8.
Here at PPH, we will celebrate our women throughout the month with various events (see channel 4), as all women should take pride in their lifetime achievements.
Employee of the Month: Luke Cihak
Luke started at PPH in November 2019 in our Dining Services Department. He was nominated by a resident for employee of the month for his kindness and efficient work performance. Luke works well with his co-workers and is great with the residents he serves.
Congratulations Luke!
Thank you for doing “Whatever it takes.”
Volunteer of the Month: Mary Sandozj
Congratulations go out to Mary Sandoz, who is the “Volunteer of the Month” for March 2023.
Mary has been a PPH Volunteer since 2022. In the short time that she has been here she has done an excellent job. Mary enjoys being a “tutor” for the kindergarten students of Rhawnhurst School, where we have an intergenerational volunteer program. She also enjoys being a Librarian in our PPH Library. Wherever Mary volunteers you can be sure she will do it in a pleasant and cheerful manner.
Thanks Mary for all that you do and the nice way you do it!
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