Alexandria Commission for Women
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Living Legend Carolyn B. Lewis Made an Impact Helping Others
Alexandria, VA – Since her early days in Alexandria, Carolyn B. Lewis put her energy into improving the lives of…
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Obituary: Mollie Bass Abraham, 96, an Alexandria Living Legend and Community Guiding Light
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On Saturday, March 25, 2023, Mollie Bass Abraham passed away at her home surrounded by her family…
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Raising Awareness of Sexual Assault
By Ann Harbour Alexandria, VA – For 21 years, April has been designated as Sexual Assault Awareness month, a…
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Suffrage and Women’s Equality In All Aspects of Life
By Jenn Stowe, Commissioner, Alexandria Commission for Women Alexandria, VA – “The right of citizens of the United States to…
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Noted Women’s Activist Heather Booth to Speak at Alexandria’s 38th Salute to Women Awards
Alexandria, VA – If you are going for a jolt of genuine gritty inspiration, then you reach for a leader…
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There’s Still Time to Nominate Someone for a Salute to Women Award
Alexandria’s winners will be honored at the Alexandria Commission for Women’s 38th annual Salute to Women Awards: The Future is…
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Nominations Sought for 38th Salute to Women Awards, Deadline: Feb. 27
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Alexandria Commission for Women (CFW) seeks nominations of women, men and youth who have made a…
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Highlighting the Vola Lawson Breast Cancer Fund
By Rana Wilson October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), breast…
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Alexandria Living Legend: Brooke Sydnor Curran
By Jeanne Theismann ALEXANDRIA, VA- Life was good for Brooke Sydnor Curran. In 2009, she was happily raising three daughters…
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Celebrate Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
The Alexandria Commission for Women, Department of Community and Human Services, and the T.C. Williams Department of Counseling are co-sponsoring…
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