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Atlanta Women’s Connection Spreads Warmth with Over 200 New Coats for Inspiritus’ Annual Hope Tree

 

Empowering, Engaging, and Connecting Women in Their Second and Third Acts

 

Atlanta, GA – December 6, 2024 – Women’s Connection – Atlanta recently supported Inspiritus’ Annual Hope Tree campaign, joining in to keep Atlanta area children warm this winter.

 

Decatur resident Susan Ahmed, one of Women’s Connection – Atlanta’s community volunteer co-chairs, spearheaded the group’s annual coat drive once again this year and set an ambitious goal to exceed 2023’s donations by 100%. Members enthusiastically responded and donated over 200 brand new winter coats for children, infant through teen sizes, as well as a number of gently used adult ones.

 

"Each year, Inspiritus resettles a significant number of refugees as they begin their journey from surviving to thriving, and our Hope Tree campaign is the opportunity for us to give the gift of warmth to refugee and immigrant families," said Sarah Burke, community engagement manager at Inspiritus. "Our goal is to provide each of the 600+ clients we resettled this year with a warm coat for the winter, and this is made possible by the generosity of those in our community like Women's Connection - Atlanta who donated 204 coats this year. Each year, we are humbled and grateful to bring smiles to the faces of those who have faced significant challenges in adjusting to their new lives."

 

Women’s Connection – Atlanta’s chapter co-chair, Carol Camerino, continued, “Our group of engaged and committed women always rises to the challenge. With Sue Ahmed at the helm of this service project, we were confident we’d be successful. Huge thanks to our members for their generosity and support. It is gratifying to our entire membership to be part of this important initiative.”

 

Interested in learning more about Women’s Connection – Atlanta? Membership is open to all women ages 50 and forward in the greater Atlanta area and surrounding counties. Visit the Women’s Connection website (www.womenconnecting.org) and select the Atlanta chapter. Interested women can also email the chapter for more information at Atlanta@womenconnecting.org.

 

 

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Carol Camerino, Chapter Marketing Chair

Susan Bruce, Chapter Communications Chair

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Atlanta Women’s Connection Membership Drive for Women

Ages 50 and Forward

 

Empowering, Engaging, and Connecting Women in Their Second and Third Acts

Atlanta, GA – October 7, 2024 – Women’s Connection – Atlanta invites women ages 50 and forward to join a vibrant community focused on personal growth, learning, making new social connections, and positively embracing the various phases of reinvention and rediscovering that are the hallmarks of this wonderful life stage. Women’s Connection – Atlanta is the local chapter of the national nonprofit Women’s Connection.

As women move into their 50s and beyond, they face unique challenges and opportunities. Some of these are immensely rewarding, while others can be daunting. Women’s Connection – Atlanta provides a community of like-minded and supportive women who share life experiences, participate in engaging and fun programs, and develop rewarding friendships.

Why join Women’s Connection – Atlanta?

• Connections: Develop friendships with like-minded women who understand the joys and challenges of life after 50 and embrace all life has to offer. Monthly SIGs (Special Interest Groups) offer activities around shared interests and passions, including Mah Jongg, Book Clubs, Walking Groups, Movie Groups, Coffee Meet Ups. and more! Any member can propose and organize a new SIG.

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• Personal Development: Participate in numerous growth opportunities and special events, including our Speaker Series as well as national virtual programs and workshops (recent topics included Artificial Intelligence (AI), Modern Friendship with a nationally recognized author/journalist, iPhone Photography, Meditation, Writing and Sharing Stories for Future Generations, and Sustainability).

   

• Peer Groups: Informal discussion groups of 8-12 members who meet monthly are a key pillar members’ experiences. These small groups within the larger Women's Connection community enable women to have thought-provoking and stimulating conversations relating to topics of interest to them at this transitional time of life.
  
  
• Impact the Larger Community: Take part in group volunteer initiatives during the year, supporting causes members care about and enjoying the enthusiasm and camaraderie of joining with other members to make a difference.

 

Join us! Sign up online at www.womenconnecting.org and select ‘join now’ at the top right of your screen. Membership is open to all women ages 50 and forward and dues are $140 per year.

If you’d like to learn more, email Atlanta@womenconnecting.org and a member of the steering committee will reach out. Women’s Connection – Atlanta is an entirely volunteer and member-run organization.

 

 

About Women’s Connection

 

Founded in 2000 in New York City,Women’s Connectionis a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with more than 3,000 members in 15 chapters across the United States. Members and guests connect in signature workshops and a robust calendar of in-person and virtual events, SIGs (Special Interest Groups), and Peer Groups. The overarching mission of Women’s Connection is to empower and engage women so they can thrive across life’s transitions.

 

 

 

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