Community steps up to help women in need
Shortly after its 16th annual benefit luncheon last week, YWCA Clark County announced total revenues of $125,762.
The event, held at the Hilton Vancouver Washington on Sept. 2, hosted more than 625 attendees and raised near-record profits, according to YWCA.
Trisha Meili, known to the world as "The Central Park Jogger" shared her inspirational story of hope and possibility during recovery from her near-death assault in 1989.
"We could not be more thankful of the committed and supportive community who make the work we do possible through their financial and other support," said Jennifer Werdel, director of development and communications for YWCA.
This year's benefit luncheon sponsors included: The Boeing Co.; The Columbian; Columbia Credit Union; Corwin Beverage Co.; Home Instead Senior Care; iQ Credit Union; Lee & Connie Kearney; Kiewit Pacific Co.; Miller Nash LLP, NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc.; Providence Health and Services; Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt; The Vancouver Clinic and the Vancouver Business Journal.
