WOW Women of Wisdom Inc is a nonprofit marketplace ministry whose purpose is to empower, encourage, and educate women through an atmosphere of love, prayer and connectivity. Founder and president Robin Killeen tells us more. SHARE A BIT ABOUT WOW’S HISTORY WOW was founded in September 1999. In 1998, I met with women of influence […]
Board members L-R: Nicki Kopp, Jessie Hawkins, Iliana Aguirre, Kelsey McGrevey, Jenny Obregon and Maryjo Bullock Embrace Abilities is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering families of children, teens and young adults with different abilities, serving individuals up to age 21. Founder and Executive Director Bridgett Lee tells us more. WHAT IS EMBRACE ABILITIES’ MISSION? Our […]
The Women’s Club of Gulfport is dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others. Through volunteer service, the club promotes and supports education, women’s health, civic involvement, arts and culture and the environment. President Jana Owen tells us more. SHARE A BIT ABOUT WCG’S BACKGROUND In 1915, 19 women came together to create […]
Founded in 1908 on the campus of Howard University, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, was the first Greek-letter organization established by African American, college-educated women. Today, it has more than 1,085 chapters and more than 365,000 initiated members in 11 nations and all states. Dr. Bridgette Parks, president of the sorority’s Theta Zeta Omega Chapter, […]
Yolonda Fredericks Boone, president of the Gulf Coast Chapter of The Links Incorporated, shares insights about the organization’s mission and impact. WHAT IS YOUR ORGANIZATION’S PURPOSE? The Gulf Coast Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, is a part of a national organization of professional women committed to friendship and service. Our mission is to enrich, sustain […]
According to CEO Sherry Strother, Ms. Senior World was created to celebrate the beauty, grace and achievements of women over 50. The organization, she adds, is about more than pageantry; it’s a global movement that lets senior women shine, inspire and connect. “Our mission is to break stereotypes surrounding age, uplift women’s voices and provide […]
Editor’s Note: In celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, Gulf Coast Woman is pleased to debut a recurring feature: Women of Impact. In this segment, we will acknowledge local groups or organizations making a difference for women and families here on the Coast — highlighting their mission, history, activities and initiatives. In 1967, […]
