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2011 Creating Opportunities Awards:
The Hartford Financial Services Groupis the recipient of our Corporate Partner Award, given for their generosity and commitment to the mission of YWCA through philanthropic giving and employee support. The Hartford has been a long-time supporter of YWCA Hartford Region. This past year, they awarded a $50,000 grant to YWCA's Soromundi Commons to help battle homelessness in the Hartford area. The Hartford has also been a sponsor of YWCA's In The Company of Women luncheon. In addition, employees from The Hartford have supported YWCA's Growing Tree Early Learning Center and Soromundi Commons with numerous gifts and donations throughout the year.
Covenant Preparatory School is our Community Partner Award recipient, given in honor of their commitment to transforming today's children into tomorrow's leaders. Since 2008, Covenant Preparatory School has been housed at YWCA's building. Convenant is committed to quality education for urban youth. Their students bring an abundance of energy to YWCA and have partnered with YWCA on several educational activities.
Konover Residential Corporationis our Business Partner Award recipient, for their commitment to the success of Soromundi Commons. Konover is the real estate manager of Soromundi Commons, an innovative emergency and supportive housing facility for four years -- making Soromundi Commons feel like home for 150 individuals every year.
Patricia LeShanewas recognized for her leadership and commitment to the mission of YWCA with by honoring her with the Leadership Award. "Paddi" has been a long-time supporter and staunch advocate of YWCA. As a member of the nominating committee, she has been an effective advocate on behalf of YWCA in the community. She has been a sponsor and Table Captain for YWCA's In the Company of Women luncheon for several years and is committed to the empowerment of women.
2010 Creating Opportunities Awards:
INGis our Corporate Creating Opportunitiesrecipient for 2010. ING’s long term partnership has provided significant financial and in-kind resources to YWCA Hartford Region. ING has generously supported the Money Conference for Women and the In the Company of Women Luncheon over many years. In addition, ING has provided a board member and other volunteers who have served the organization in many ways.
City of Hartford - Office for Young Childrenis our Business Partner Creating Opportunities recipient for 2010. The Office for Young Children has been a strong partner supporting YWCA and other early learning providers to assure quality early learning in Hartford. Their commitment to early education is a role model for our state. We greatly appreciate their unrelenting commitment to the children of Hartford.
Ms. Yvette Meléndezis our Leadership Creating Opportunitiesrecipient. Her long-term commitment spans almost 30 years and includes serving on YWCA World Council Board in addition to her involvement at the local and national level. Her contributions while serving on YWCA Board of Directors, which included serving as chair of the Nominating Committee, were critical to our success at a turning point in the organization. Her extensive time, commitment and leadership have been truly inspirational for this organization.
2009 Creating Opportunities Awards:
We are pleased to announce that Prudentialis our Corporate Partner Creating Opportunities 2009 recipient. Prudential’s long time partnership has provided significant financial and in-kind resources to assist the YWCA Hartford Region in meeting community needs. Their generous sponsorship of both the Money Conference for Women and the In the Company of Women luncheon has been greatly appreciated. In addition, Prudential has provided many great board members who have served on numerous committees.
YWCA is thrilled to honor Knox Parks Foundation as our Business Partner Creating Opportunities recipient for 2009. Knox Parks Foundation has been a strong partner with the YWCA. The Green Crew has done a marvelous job of caring for our properties while giving young people job skills. We are also very grateful for their collaboration with us in landscaping at the Growing Tree and providing a horticultural experience for our Young Women’s Leadership Corps. The Knox Parks Foundation management and staff have worked closely with the YWCA to make our facilities and grounds beautiful.
Debra Palerminois the Leadership Creating Opportunities recipient for 2009. We appreciate Debra’s extraordinary commitment and guidance. Her six years serving on the board of directors, which included two years as President and a year as co-chair of the luncheon, were critical to our success at a turning point in the organization. She has been very generous personally, and a great advocate for the ongoing support of MassMutual for the YWCA. Debra’s extensive time, commitment, and leadership have been truly inspirational for this organization.
