WBO Supported Charities

Every year, Women Business Owners (WBO) selects an annual charity to receive non-monetary support from our organization, our members and the general public. We believe that by supporting our communities, we will be supporting our women business owners.

2010 Annual Charity

Girls For A Change

http://www.girlsforachange.org

Girls For A Change (GFC) is a national organization that empowers thousands of teen girls to create and lead social change. GFC provides girls with professional female role models, leadership training and the inspiration to work together in teams to solve persistent societal problems in their communities. Explore our web site to learn more about how you can join our movement and how girls are transforming our world--and reinventing girl culture--through GFC!

2010 1st Quarter Charity

True Vine Community Outreach

http://www.true-vinecommunity.org/

There are so many women and children around the world who are in need of the basic necessities of life. The True Vine Community Organization goal is to be able to provide for this women and children by sending barrels of food, clothes and supplies to the Caribbean.

2010 2nd Quarter Charity

Interval House in Hartford, Connecticut

http://www.intervalhousect.org/

Interval House is dedicated to providing services to prevent and break the cycle of family and intimate partner abuse. We strive to reach all persons at risk and bring about social change. Interval House is a non-profit organization that provides free and confidential support services to victims of domestic violence regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender. We help victims end the violence in their lives through advocacy, support groups, shelter and other services. Offices located in Hartford, Manchester and Simsbury. Spanish-speaking staff is available. Services are accessible to persons with disabilities.

2010 3rd Quarter Charity

2010 4th Quarter Charity

2009 Annual Charity
Jr Apprentice US

2009 1st Quarter Charity

Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) 

2009 2nd Quarter Charity

 Cypress Assistance Ministries

We are a 501C3, not-for-profit that exists to empower families to improve their quality of life. We provide a safe place for individuals in need to tell their stories and be offered some measure of hope. We focus our efforts on helping families become self-sufficient through a variety of life enhancing services including an assistance office, food pantry, job program and resale shop. Thank you for visiting our website. We appreciate your interest in CAM!

2009 3rd Quarter Charity 

 Children of the Night

Children of the Night is a private, non-profit, tax-exempt organization founded in 1979. We are dedicated to assisting children between the ages of 11 and 17 who are forced to prostitute on the streets for food to eat and a place to sleep. Since 1979 we have rescued girls and boys from prostitution and the domination of vicious pimps. And we provide all programs with the support of private donations.

2009 4th Quarter Charity

 Women For A Change

Women for a Change is a dynamic & fast growing organisation where women work together to find solutions to problems affecting women and families.

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2008 Annual Charity
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation

Every quarter, Women Business Owners (WBO) selects a charity to receive non-monetary support from our organization, our members and the general public.

2008 1st Quarter Charity
Boys and Girls Country

2008 2nd Quarter Charity
CareNet Pregnancy Center

2008 3rd Quarter Charity
The Haven House

2008 4th Quarter Charity
Hearts and Homes for Youth

More about Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation:

In 2000, a 4 year old cancer patient named Alexandra "Alex" Scott announced a seemingly simple idea -she was holding a lemonade stand to raise money to help "her doctors" find a cure for kids with cancer. The idea was put into action by Alex and her older brother, Patrick, when they set up the first "Alex's Lemonade Stand for Childhood Cancer" on their front lawn in July of 2000.

For the next four years, despite her deteriorating health, Alex held an annual lemonade stand to raise money for childhood cancer research. Following her inspirational example, thousands of lemonade stands and other fundraising events have been held across the country by children, schools, businesses, and organizations, all to benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for childhood cancer. On August 1st, 2004, Alex died peacefully at the age of 8 -- she had raised over $1 million for childhood cancer research in her short lifetime.

Alex's spirited determination to raise awareness and money for all childhood cancer while she bravely fought her own deadly battle with cancer has inspired thousands of people, from all walks of life to raise money and give to her cause. Alex's family and supporters are committed to continuing her inspiring legacy through Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, a registered 501c3 charity. As of June 2007, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation has raised over $17 million for childhood cancer research. The result -- Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation has given millions of dollars for childhood cancer research across the country!

MISSION STATEMENT
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation is a unique foundation that has evolved from a young cancer patient's front yard lemonade stand to a nationwide fundraising movement for childhood cancer. Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation is committed to:

*Raising money and awareness for pediatric cancer causes, primarily research into new cures and treatments.

*Encouraging and educating others, especially children, to raise money for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for childhood cancer.

More about Boys and Girls Country:

Boys and Girls Country is a Christian Home, providing children from families in crisis with love, security, a sense of self worth and opportunities to prepare them for a successful life. In addition to the 88 children who live on campus, Boys and Girls Country supports 60 students who have graduated and are in our College and Career program. We provide financial support for college or trade school, a home during college breaks or summer until they are launched into a first job, and parental guidance all along their journey.

Established in 1971, the Home is located in northwest Houston and has served over 1200 children. Boys and Girls Country is possible because of the commitment and dedication of our volunteers, donors, houseparents and other staff members.

More about CareNet Pregnancy Center:

If you've recently taken a pregnancy test or missed a period, you might be worried about an unplanned pregnancy. If a baby isn't part of your plans, you might be considering an abortion. Get all the facts before you decide if an abortion is right for you.

At our Pregnancy Center you won't find anyone judging you or telling you what to decide. There's no hype, no politics, and we don't make money off of anything you choose. We're here to help with FREE medical quality pregnancy tests, and, above all, our staff will explain to you every option you have if you're really pregnant.

We understand that sometimes you need a place to process everything, to think through all your options, to feel safe to share what ’s on your mind.

We hope you'll visit one of our locations for free information about your pregnancy, abortion procedures, adoption, parenting and sexually transmitted disease.

We’re here to listen to your needs. All services are confidential and free of charge.

More about The Haven House:

Haven House is the oldest shelter of its kind in the United States, founded in 1964 by a local AlAnon group to shelter families of violent alcoholics.

Our mission is to help women and their children on their way to a life free of violence and alcoholism/substance abuse, and provide a safe haven as well as counseling services for adults and children in residence; follow-up support services for former residents, and counseling for community clients who are not residents of the shelter. Haven House also helps educate the public about domestic violence and acts as an advocate for the needs of battered women with makers of public policy.

More about Hearts and Homes for Youth:

To help troubled children and youth, who are abused, neglected or runaways, become independent, productive adults. To fulfill this mission, HHY provides a broad spectrum of educational, residential, independent living and mental health programs to a culturally diverse client population.