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...Improving
the economic status,
social welfare, and overall
quality of life for women in
Contra Costa County... |
What's New
The 2010 Women's Hall of Fame Awards Dinner will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Concord, CA 94520.
The keynote speaker will be Barbara Bentley, author of A Dance With The Devil.
Click here for the press release.
Congratulations to the 2010 inductees, who will be honored at the dinner:
- Women Demonstrating Leadership: The Honorable Nancy Parent - Councilmember, City of Pittsburg
- Women Creating Community: Rona Renner, R.N. - Founder of Interactive Parenting Media and Host of Childhood Matters
- Women Preserving the Environment: Ruth Bancroft - Founder, The Ruth Bancroft Garden
- Women Contributing to the Arts: Claudia Nemir - civic arts leader, activist, and philanthropist
Please contact Event Coordinator Teresa Inman
to sponsor the event or purchase an ad in the event program. Individual tickets are $75 each and may be purchased
online via paypal by pressing our Donate! button -- just note that your donation is for tickets and specify whether or not you would like a vegetarian meal.
Interested in becoming a member of the Commission?
Our membership
application is online and may be submitted via email to Commission Co-Chair Carlyn Obringer.
Commission meetings
Meetings are held monthly, generally on the third Tuesday of the month, at Supervisor Bonilla's Office,
2151 Salvio Street, Suite R, Concord, California. The public is invited to attend the meetings.
Need advice or services right now?
Dial 2-1-1 for immediate assistance and referrals.
International Women's Day
International Women's Day fell on March 8, 2009, the Commission hosted a panel discussion
before the March 5, 2009 showing of A Powerful Noise in Pleasant Hill. Vice Mayor Karen Mitchoff of Pleasant Hill welcomed
the crowd of 70. Commission Co-Chairs Carlyn Obringer and Deborah Dias introduced panelists from local nonprofits who
discussed the impact of the economic crisis on women in Contra Costa County. Special thanks to volunteer photographer Rebecca Barrett,
whose photos are posted here.
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New
- Especially for Girls
A new section of our web site with information
and articles about issues, activities and events of interest and value to girls, as well
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Our Purpose...
The Commission was formed to educate the community and advise
the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on issues relating to the changing social and
economic conditions of women in the County, with particular emphasis on the economically
disadvantaged....Current Membership...
The Contra Costa County Commission for Women has
a minimum of 15 members and not more than 25 members. The membership is broadly
representative of racial, ethnic, age, religious affiliation, gender, and sexual
orientation of the community at large. Members are appointed for fixed and staggered terms
by the County Board of Supervisors.
Contra
Costa County Women's Resources...
There are many resources for women in the county. Find out
about them here! |
Activities and Volunteer
Opportunities...
Here's your chance to participate! These events are supported or sponsored by the
Commission. Legislation...
Information on the legislative committee's current projects, as well as the status of
bills and laws regarding women's rights and issues.
Other Women's
Resources....
Can't find what you need in the County? There are many other national and
international sources...
Questions/Comments
Contact Alissa Friedman with any questions or comments about this web
site.
Contributions
Made Easy
Donations, sponsorships, ads, reservations, etc. are easy
online!
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