Women's Leadership Initiative

Advocacy Opportunities
As an advocate for raising awareness of the importance of early childhood development, we want to make you aware of opportunities to meet your legislators. These are events that are open to the public and allow you the opportunity to discuss the importance of public/private participation in the early childhood issue. For more information, click here.
 

Advocacy Training: Thursday, February 16
Are you ready to put your passion for the early childhood issue into action? Our advocacy training session will give you the tools you need to be a valuable advocate for young children and their families. RSVP online today!

Date: Thursday, February 16
Time: 8 to 9:30 a.m.
Location: United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg
                2001 Maywill Street, Suite 201, Richmond, VA 23230
RSVP: Online here


Volunteer for Read Across America Day: Friday, March 2
Come read, play and celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday with children at area child-care centers. That's what Read Across America Day is all about! RSVP today -- you won't want to miss it!

Date: Friday, March 2
Time: 8:30 to 10 a.m.
Locations: Three childcare centers in Richmond and one in Petersburg. Click the RSVP link for the full list.
RSVP: Online here


WLI Celebrates Women's History Month: Tuesday, March 6
Join us for wine, hors d'oeuvres and a stimulating discussion on women's issues and advancement with special guests from Virginia Commonwealth University: Maghboeba Mosavel, PhD, and Janet R. Hutchinson, PhD.

Date: Tuesday, March 6
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, 701 East Byrd Street, 23rd Floor
RSVP: Online by Friday, February 24. Space is limited. All attendees must RSVP to enter through security.
To attend: Photo identification required for security entrance.

For more information about the Women's Leadership Initiative, please contact Beth Tyson - phone: (804) 771-5826.