Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation Awards Community Investment Grant to Interact
Grant From Foundation to Help Health and Well-Being of Women in the Triangle
Raleigh, NC, December 27, 2006 --(PR.com)-- Interact has been awarded a 2006 Community Investment Grant by the Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation. The grant, presented Dec. 9 at the annual Speaking of Women’s Health Conference at the North Raleigh Hilton, gives Interact funds to use for educating women in the Triangle on how to make informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety. In the last 10 years, the National Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation has invested more than $2 million into community organizations, foundations and charities that work to improve the lives of women throughout the United States.
“The Community Investment Committee reviewed many applications before Interact was selected as a Community Investment Grant recipient from Speaking of Women’s Health,” said Kimberly Pate, beneficiary sponsor member of Speaking of Women’s Health. “We are excited about what they will do to benefit women within our community from this award.”
About Interact:
Interact is a private non-profit Wake County United Way agency established in 1984. Their mission is to provide services to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault through safety, support and awareness. Interact also promotes violence-free relationships and communities through collaboration, public information, education and advocacy. This mission is fulfilled through the support of volunteers and the community. For additional information, visit their website at: www.interactofwake.org or call (919) 828-7501.
About Speaking of Women’s Health:
The National Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation is a 501 (c) (3), non-profit organization headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, whose mission is “to educate women to make informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety.” Founded in 1996, Speaking of Women’s Health ® (SWH) hosts more than 40 conferences and events across the country, educating and empowering women in a pampering environment. The national foundation works with community hospitals and organizations at a grassroots level, and reinvests into local women’s health through Community Investment Grants. SWH includes two Minority Health Programs – Universal Sisters and Hablando de la Salud de la Mujer; community events and education centers with free health brochures in Wal-Mart stores nationwide; and a weekly television show, Lifetime’s Speaking of Women’s Health. Please visit http://www.swhRaleigh.com or call 1-866-SWH-INFO for more information.
Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
7406-H Chapel Hill Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 233-6600 • (919) 233-0300 (fax)
patty@mmimarketing.com
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“The Community Investment Committee reviewed many applications before Interact was selected as a Community Investment Grant recipient from Speaking of Women’s Health,” said Kimberly Pate, beneficiary sponsor member of Speaking of Women’s Health. “We are excited about what they will do to benefit women within our community from this award.”
About Interact:
Interact is a private non-profit Wake County United Way agency established in 1984. Their mission is to provide services to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault through safety, support and awareness. Interact also promotes violence-free relationships and communities through collaboration, public information, education and advocacy. This mission is fulfilled through the support of volunteers and the community. For additional information, visit their website at: www.interactofwake.org or call (919) 828-7501.
About Speaking of Women’s Health:
The National Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation is a 501 (c) (3), non-profit organization headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, whose mission is “to educate women to make informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety.” Founded in 1996, Speaking of Women’s Health ® (SWH) hosts more than 40 conferences and events across the country, educating and empowering women in a pampering environment. The national foundation works with community hospitals and organizations at a grassroots level, and reinvests into local women’s health through Community Investment Grants. SWH includes two Minority Health Programs – Universal Sisters and Hablando de la Salud de la Mujer; community events and education centers with free health brochures in Wal-Mart stores nationwide; and a weekly television show, Lifetime’s Speaking of Women’s Health. Please visit http://www.swhRaleigh.com or call 1-866-SWH-INFO for more information.
Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
7406-H Chapel Hill Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 233-6600 • (919) 233-0300 (fax)
patty@mmimarketing.com
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