AWC South FL Chapter, Miami Dade CFW To Hold Holiday Fundraiser's for Women's Shelter

Dec. 3, 2008 - PRLog -- The Association for Women in Communications South Florida Chapter (AWC), in partnership with the Miami-Dade County Commission for Women (CFW), will hold a holiday fundraiser social to benefit The Lodge, a shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The fundraiser will be held at Brosia Restaurant in Miami on December 18th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with a cover charge of $10 for members of the AWC and CFW and $20 for nonmembers.  

The fundraiser social will feature complimentary sangria and appetizers, a prize raffle, a silent auction, and cosmetics and skincare giveaways.  All proceeds will go to The Lodge http://www.thelodgemiami.org, helping the organization continue to provide counseling and shelter to domestic and sexual violence victims in Miami-Dade County.  For more information, to sponsor this event, or to donate prizes or gift bag items, contact info@awcsouthflorida.org.

“We’re excited to throw a party to support such a fantastic cause,” said Tonya Scholz, president of the AWC. “The Lodge  fills a critical need in Miami-Dade for safe, confidential services for victims of domestic violence and rape. So the AWC, as the oldest professional organization dedicated to the advancement of women, applauds The Lodge’s invaluable work. We’re delighted to contribute towards its operations.”

“As we prepare our families for the holidays, it’s more important than ever to remember women and their families who need shelter from domestic and sexual abuse. That’s why the Miami-Dade County Commission for Women, an advisory board to the Miami-Dade County Commissioners, is partnering with the Association for Women in Communications to raise funds and awareness for The Lodge, a vital resource for those victims,” commented Carmen Elias-Levenson, chairperson of the CFW. “Together, and with participation from the Miami-Dade community, we can help a great organization continue to provide support and help to those who need it most.”

The Association for Women in Communications South Florida Chapter connects communicators in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties, facilitating its members integration into the business matrix of South Florida and promoting their personal and professional advancement.  Helping to cultivate the complex relationships that bridge all communications disciplines, the AWC South Florida interfaces networking and professional development to equip its members to excel in their fields.

The national Association for Women in Communications will celebrate 100 years of accelerating women communicators’ careers in 2009, cementing its position as the oldest and most comprehensive professional association in the industry. For more information, visit http://www.awcsouthflorida.org or email info@awcsouthflorida.org.

The Miami-Dade County Commission for Women was established in 1971 as an advisory board to the Board of County Commissioners, the County administration and the public at large about issues pertaining to the status of women.  The Commission for Women also serves as an advocate for the women in the community and strives to improve their quality of life.  Its 26 members are volunteers who are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.  For more information, the public can visit the Commission for Women’s website at http://www.miamidade.gov/cfw or contact the office at (305) 375-4967 or at Morilla@miamidade.gov.

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About the Association for Women in Communications:
The Association for Women in Communications is a professional organization that champions the advancement of women across all communications disciplines by recognizing excellence, promoting leadership and positioning its members at the forefront of the evolving communications era. AWC is committed to work nationally and internationally for pay equity for women in the communications workplace and for freedom of information. For further information, please visit http://www.awcsouthflorida.org or national chapter http://www.womcom.org