Greater Downingtown Business and Professional Women

Today, on August 26th, we commemorate Women’s Equality Day, marking the anniversary of the 1920 ratification of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. It's a day to honor the strides we've made towards gender equality and to reaffirm our commitment to justice and equal opportunities for all women. Let’s continue to advocate for progress and support each other in the ongoing fight for equality.

Greater Downingtown held its Summer Planning Meeting today. We are looking forward to BPW 2024-2025 year under the leadership of Director Carole Turk.

Our Watershed-Friendly Native Plant Kit Sale is open for orders! Kits are organized by sun or shade plant kits for average to wet spots of your yard and a wildlife magnet plant kit to support your birds, pollinators, and other wildlife.
https://extension.psu.edu/mws-native-plant-kit-sale

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I pass this information on to all friends and family on FB. Yesterday I lost my longest and dearest friend and sister, Fran. Words cannot express the roller coaster of emotions I am feeling now. She will always be remembered as the kindhearted, loving person that she was. You will be truly missed by many of the people whose lives you have touched.❤

Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Slate of Officers who were installed today at our District 10 Spring Meeting.

Thank you, Director Donna Weinstein for a great year and a well-run District Spring Meeting. A special thanks to Casey's Public House for accommodating our meeting on short notice.

Great night at the ballpark. Way to go Phillies. Great to see Mo Gillen from D11 and her husband join us tonight.

The month of April is dedicated to Child Abuse Awareness. A Child’s Light is aware and working towards healing children by funding mental health services for children who experienced severe trauma. We hope you never need to call us but if you do, we will be there because every kid deserves to shine ✨🌟

In one 8 hour day, A CHILD’S LIGHT, received 7 desperate calls and emails from caregivers/parents and schools and county agencies looking for help for children who have experienced severe abuse. A CHILD’S LIGHT answered the calls and is working to secure mental health supports for these kiddos. We do this all with your financial contributions. A CHILD’S LIGHT is not a county contractor so we do not receive support from Chester County or the State of PA. Children on our community need mental health services and with YOUR help we help them every day!!
Please donate today using our fast and safe QR code or by going to our website @ childslight.com and consider making a monthly donation so we can continue to make our future healthy and happy!

Wonderfully Me Incorporated supporting young girls to become confident women.

Part 1
In recognition of Women's History Month, Wonderfully Me showcased the leadership, courage, and strength of women and their contributions to our country's history and well-being. Four volunteers dressed in costume shared stories and accomplishments, reminiscent of a wax museum figure. Today, we will focus on two of these remarkable individuals.
Our first highlight is on the suffragette movement and its significance in securing women's right to vote with the passage of the 19th amendment in 1920. The importance of maintaining this hard-won right was emphasized for future voters. Additionally, we discussed the iconic 'Rosie the Riveter' poster and how it symbolizes the capacity of women to excel in traditionally male-dominated roles, a message that resonates strongly today.

Tickets still available - Come join us! Go to:
https://mlb.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=MLB_MPV&orgid=21 #/sales_group_code;salesGroupId=6443
to purchase your tickets.

Spring is around the corner! Join Greater Downingtown BPW as we cheer on the Phillies, Saturday, April 20, 2024 - Phillies vs Chicago White Sox.
For Tickets go to: https://mlb.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=MLB_MPV&orgid=21 #/sales_group_code;salesGroupId=6443

Informative presentation was given by David Kunicki, Dir. of Intellectual Disability Services of Keystone Human Services at our March monthly meeting. Great organization that supports people with disabilities to live a full and meaningful life within the community. https://www.khs.org/about-us/

A little rain didn't stop A Child's Light from participating in the second Treehouse World Park event, sponsored by the Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol event along with GRANDfamilies of Chester County. Despite the weather, all the kids had a great time and made lasting memories. .com

Spring is around the corner! Join Greater Downingtown BPW as we cheer on the Phillies, Saturday, April 20, 2024 - Phillies vs Chicago White Sox.
For Tickets go to: https://mlb.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=MLB_MPV&orgid=21 #/sales_group_code;salesGroupId=6443

February is , and we’re challenging you to find AEDs in our community! Do you know where the closest AED is to you? Find it, register it on the Pulsepoint AED app, and post it when you’re done (tag us and )! Together, we can raise the rates of survival when cardiac arrest strikes.

Join us via Zoom on Tues. Feb. 6th at 7:00pm for a presentation on Combating Domestic Violence. Presenter, Rachel Haynes Pinsker has devoted her legal career to assisting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Rachel’s presentation will address services and programs in place now in Pennsylvania, how they are working, and some of the barriers to their effectiveness.

Join Us for our January Dinner/Meeting - Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 6:00PM
Guest Speaker: Leslie Holt, Founder/ Executive Director of Child's Light
Child’s Light supports children and youth, ages 2 to 18 with expedited mental health support who have undergone severe trauma.

Thorndale Inn
430 Bondsville Road, Downingtown, PA 19335
RSVP: Lois Hall, [email protected]

Greater Downingtown and Chesmont BPW members honor and remember our veterans.

Vice President Fran Farrell dropped off our local's donations. Pictured here Angela White, Founder and Ex. Dir. of Wonderfully Me, Fran Farrell and Edwina Johnson Community Impact Assistant from United Way.
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=wonderfully%20me%20incorporated
https://www.facebook.com/UWChesterCounty/

Have you dropped your donation off yet? You still have time . Please support this worthy cause .

Greater Downingtown BPW in support of Wonderfully Me and United Way of Chester County Feminine Hygiene Donation Drive for Chester County Food Bank.

Great meeting and holiday party! Happy Holidays to all our BPW sisters across the state.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous Festival of Lights. 🌟 As we come together to celebrate the miracles of this season, let's also reflect on the importance of spreading kindness and nourishing our community.