LUNCHEON IMPACT REPORT Putting inspiration into action At YWCA’s 2016 Inspire Luncheons, you empowered real change in our communities. You joined over 2,500 Luncheon guests in Bellevue, Seattle, and Everett, to sustain YWCA’s programs with your generous contributions. Together, your support of YWCA’s services and advocacy is changing the lives of women like Ellen, Neomi, Natalia, Gina, and their families. THANK YOU for joining YWCA on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
HOW YOU HELPED
YOU RAISED
$1,196,833 AT THE YWCA’s INSPIRE LUNCHEONS THIS YEAR!
ALL-EVENT SPONSORS
Your contributions made a big difference to the
LEAD
15,000+
individuals and families who participated in YWCA programs, such as:
2,020
adults enrolled in employment training
SIGNATURE
“ From the very beginning, YWCA introduced us to a community that would change our lives.” Ellen Rush, Bellevue Luncheon speaker; pictured with her son, Family Village Redmond resident and speaker Neomi Esparza, and Bellevue Luncheon keynote Nancy Giles
“ Today we’re inspired by each one of you, and the ripples you’re creating in our community.” Shannon Bell and Pam Harkins, 2016 Inspire Luncheon Co-Chairs PREMIER
5,765
BENEFACTOR
women and kids engaged in programs that reduce violence and improve health
11,764
people who connected with services for homelessness and built housing stability
OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
“ I just needed someone to say, ‘I believe in you, now go out and do it.’ That’s what YWCA did, and what brought me here today.” Natalia Arredondo, Seattle Luncheon speaker, former participant in Community Jobs program
“ Injustice, racism and sexism are not going to be swept away in one fell swoop, but we can chip away at it with time, dedication, and resources.” Ana Mari Cauce, president of the University of Washington and Seattle Luncheon keynote
COMMUNITY SPONSORS PATRON: Nintendo of America Inc. | Opus Community Foundation | QFC | Seattle Children’s | University of Washington SUPPORTING: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation |
Chermak Construction, Inc. | Executive MBA Program, UW Foster School of Business | Fluke | Foster Pepper PLLC | Muckleshoot Indian Tribe | Pacific Crest Savings Bank | Perkins Coie LLP | Virginia Mason | Vulcan Inc. CONTRIBUTING: Banner Bank | CenturyLink |
“ Dreams really do come true at YWCA. With their help, I became the mother I always wanted to be, and so much more.” Gina Enochs, Everett Luncheon speaker and YWCA staff member; pictured with her daughter and fiancée
“Our time working to improve the lives of children and eradicate the fear of a diverse society is never up.” S onia Manzano, actress, author, and Everett Luncheon keynote; pictured with event guest
For more pictures, visit our online photo album: ywca.smugmug.com/events
Charlie’s Produce | Clark Nuber PS | The Container Store | Definitive Audio, Inc. | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP | The Everett Clinic | GLY Construction, Inc. | Grant Thornton LLP | Group Health Cooperative | Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson P.S. | IAM, District Lodge 751 | USI Kibble & Prentice | Moss Adams LLP | Pacifica Law Group | Riddell Williams P.S. | Runde & Co. LLC | Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt | Swedish Medical Center | United Way of King County | U.S. Bank | Van Ness Feldman | Walsh Construction Co. | Wright Runstad & Company
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Connect with us on social media @ywcaworks: YWCA is supported by United Way of King County and United Way of Snohomish County.
THANK YOU for being part of YWCA’s Inspire Luncheons. We hope you’ll join us again next year! Stay tuned for an announcement about our event dates and speakers for 2017. To learn how you can get more involved with YWCA’s Inspire Luncheons, email luncheon@ywcaworks.org or call 206.490.4378.
Upcoming Events: Stella Steps Out (Oct 6) | Shades of Leadership (Nov 10) To learn about these events and more, visit ywcaworks.org/events