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YWCA National Capital Area celebrates a century of
empowering women, economically, politically and socially.
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Dr. Dorothy Height's Birthday Party - March 11, 2005
The YWCA National Capital Area, Phyllis Wheatley YWCA and Bank of America partnered to hold a birthday party for Dr. Height. Channel 7 News anchor Maureen Bunyan emceed the reception and distinguished guests were present, such as YWCA Centennial Campaign Chair Alexine Jackson, World YWCA President Monica Lopez DeZetzsche, and Hattie M. Strong Foundation President Hank Strong. YWCA board member, Sue Henriques-Payne presented Dr. Height with a hat designed by Mrs. Vanilla Bean. (click here to view photos from the event.).
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Bake-Off - Tuesday, July 12th, 2005
On July 12th, the YWCA National Capital Area held a chocolate chip cookie bakeoff
at Stratford
University to select a YWCA Centennial Chocolate Chip Cookie. Out of ten contestants,
one winning cookie was chosen by a panel of judges, which included senior news analyst
Cokie Roberts and political pundit Mark Shields.
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"Voices" Art Exhibit - September thru October
The second annual YWCA National Capital Area art exhibit was held at the Edison Place Gallery from September to October of 2005. Voices, the exhibit, celebrated our 100 year-old history showcasing women from around the world. Twenty-eight female artists representing approximately 15 different countries have combined their works making for an eclectic, exciting, and moving exhibit. The YWCA thanks these artists for their passion and persistence to create in an industry that often prefers to promote the talents of their male colleagues.
To view pictures of the opening reception and to learn more about the artists, click here.
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YWCA Centennial Birthday Party and VIP Reception
On September 28, 2005, the YWCA National Capital Area celebrated its 100th anniversary by honoring three area outstanding women and 14 YWCA leaders followed by birthday cake and champagne toast. To view pictures of the evening and read more about the party, click here.
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If you would like to join the YWCA in celebrating its 100 years
of serving the greater Washington metropolitan area, click here.
To make a Centennial Campaign contribution, please click here.
Thanks to our centennial year sponsors:
Diamond Sponsor
Debbie LeHardy & Company
Gold Sponsor
Madison Design Group
Pepco
WPG Marketing
Silver Sponsors
Bank of America
Big Fish
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Fannie Mae Foundation
Maya Advertising
Rocket Media
Stratford University
Telemundo
Copper Sponsors
Bryan Cave
LLP
Calvert
DC Lottery
EuroMotorcars
Lockheed Martin Corporation
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