_9820.jpg)
It is difficult to believe that I joined the Women's Caring Program (WCP) just nine weeks ago; so much has happened in that short time. Because of your dedication to WCP, I wanted to touch base and let you know about the exciting activity unfolding in the coming months. First of all, the much-loved Twilight Gathering will have a new format this year. Rather than holding one traditional large event in Milford on July 8th, Twilight Gatherings will occur simultaneously statewide at five locations - in Battle Creek, Lansing, Detroit, Traverse City and Jackson. The WCP Board of Directors and I were thrilled with the level of interest in hosting Twilight Gatherings. Each will occur on Thursday, July 8th, sharing the message of investing in children from working disadvantaged families through ChildCare Commitment scholarships for early care and education. Research has repeatedly demonstrated the value of that investment. Please visit our website at www.WomensCaringProgram.org or call me at 517-962-2892 for more information. We hope to see you at one of the parties - you'll be a pioneer!
Secondly, we hope you may have noticed Women's Caring Program in the press. Crain's Detroit Business wrote a very good piece on the mission of the WCP and the many changes that have taken place this year. And in May, WCP was chosen to receive the Diamond Award, which honors an individual or organization for improving conditions for women in the workplace, by the Association for Women in Communications-Detroit Chapter. Look forward to much more news from the WCP.
We have embarked on a campaign to broaden the scope of our funding. WCP has always been generously funded by private donors and corporations. We plan to build upon that base, reaching out to donors nationwide, to be able to offer more Michigan children early care and education. The reception thus far is very positive - we look forward to sharing even more good news in the coming months.
Serving as CEO of Women's Caring Program is an honor. I look forward to reaching out to all of you. We will soon establish a Volunteer Council to capture the time and talents of so many who have made WCP and the ChildCare Commitment the growing success that it is today.
Thank you!
Best Regards,
Shelly
