Past Events
We accomplished great things together (and had lots of fun) at these past PA Women Work events:
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Circle of Hope 2021
As we presented our second consecutive virtual event, we want to thank our community for your continued support of our organization, mission and clients. The decision to change this year's event to a virtual format was not made lightly, but with all of your help, guidance and support, this year's Circle of Hope celebration was a huge success. We are proud to announce that we raised more than $116,000 to support job-seeking women on their paths to achieving sustainable employment. |
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Hope for a Brighter Tomorrow 2020
In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we had to gather virtually instead of in person as we usually do at Circle of Hope. We were humbled by the online participation from our supporters and friends. Together, we celebrated the success stories of our clients and the barriers they overcame during what was one of the most challenging years in our history. |
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Circle of Hope 2019
Nearly 350 people joined us to honor five incredible women and two outstanding companies. Your support during this event year after year enables us to continue empowering thousands of women with the tools they need to find financial and professional success. |
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PUMP Kickball for a Cause - 2019
We were honored to be one of the beneficiaries for the 2019 PUMP Kickball for a Cause. Hundreds of people came out to show their support and play kickball to help raise dollars for our organization and further our mission to transform the lives of job-seeking women. |
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A Celebration of Wine and Women - 2019
On Thursday, June 27, 2019, we bid farewell to our long-time board president, Jill Patterson, and welcomed our new board president, Leslye Herrmann. Both old and new friends of our organization joined in the celebration. |
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Highmark Walk 2019
The 2019 Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community Pittsburgh took place Saturday, May 11, 2019, at Stage AE on the North Shore. We raised almost $10,000, and the proceeds of all our fundraisers are still being counted! |
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Full Plates, Full Hearts 2019
Full Plates, Full Hearts is a culinary odyssey across Pittsburgh, where one lucky winner receives 12 $100 gift cards to some of Pittsburgh's most popular restaurants. Thank you to everyone who supported this year's fundraiser! Your donations help women in our community going through transition and working to achieve financial stability. |
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Circle of Hope 2018This year, we raised $125,000 for our programs and celebrated with 300 old and new friends at the Fairmont Pittsburgh for Circle of Hope 2018! Our 2018 Women of Courage shared their inspirational stories with us, and we heard meaningful words from awardees Lora Dikun of Giant Eagle and Kristen Bell of Comcast. It was truly an evening to remember. For more information and photos, click here!
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The Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community 2018The Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community is an annual opportunity for our organization's supporters to walk (or just fundraise and help spread the word about our programs) in the spring sunshine together. This year, the Walk took place Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Stage AE on the North Shore. We raised almost $7,000, plus the proceeds of all our wraparound fundraisers, and had 9 walk teams and 50 registered walkers.
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Full Plates, Full Hearts 2018This year, our annual restaurant fundraiser became a whole month of fabulous prizes: Full Plates, Full Hearts: FULL THROTTLE! Each day of the month of February, a winner was selected to win one of our 28 prizes, including gift cards to food and retail, $100 worth of fine dining, and $500 jewelry gift cards to Orr's Jewelers! For more information, click here!
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Circle of Hope 2017We exceeded our fundraising goals and celebrated the past year's achievements with over 300 old and new friends at the Fairmont Pittsburgh for Circle of Hope 2017! Our 2017 Women of Courage shared their inspirational journeys and some encouraging words, as did Circle of Hope Awardee Tacy Byham of DDI. We also gave our master teacher, Nieves Stiker, a Lifetime Achievement Award! For more information and photos, click here!
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The Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community 2017Each spring, our supporters lace up their running shoes for the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community. The 2017 Walk took place Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Stage AE on the North Shore. We raised $10,000, plus the proceeds of all our wraparound fundraisers, and had 11 walk teams and 63 registered walkers.
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Full Plates, Full Hearts 2017PA Women Work's Full Plates, Full Hearts 2017 is a restaurant fundraiser for a wonderful cause: helping women support their families with employment that pays a family-sustaining wage! The grand-prize of the Full Plates, Full Hearts raffle is $1,200 in gift certificates to 12 of Pittsburgh's best restaurants. Click here to learn more!
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Circle of Hope 2016We raised $110,000 and celebrated the past year's achievements with 350 old and new friends at the Fairmont Pittsburgh for Circle of Hope 2016! Our 2016 Women of Courage shared their inspirational journeys and some encouraging words, as did awardees Vicki Henn of PNC and Mary Lee Gannon of UPMC's St. Margaret Foundation. A wonderful time was had by all. For more information and photos, click here!
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Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community 2016
On May 14, 2016, Pennsylvania Women Work was one of 72 community service organizations to participate in the 2016 Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community. Staff, CAC members, and volunteers drew friends and family into the fun to meet our fundraising goal of $10,000. The walk gave staff the chance to do some new community outreach, and gave everyone an opportunity to get some exercise and fresh air together! |
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Full Plates, Full Hearts 2016
PA Women Work's Full Plates, Full Hearts 2016 is a culinary odyssey across Zagat's #1 food city in America -- all you need is a ticket (or ten)! The grand-prize winner of the Full Plates, Full Hearts raffle receives $1,200 in gift certificates to some of Pittsburgh's hottest restaurants. Click here to learn more! |
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Circle of Hope Gala 2015
Pennsylvania Women Work celebrated its 15th annual Circle of Hope event on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at the Fairmont Hotel in Pittsburgh. This year, UPMC's Leslie C. Davis, Senior Vice President, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Health Services Division, received the prestigious Circle of Hope Award. Beth Caldwell, the founder and executive director of Pittsburgh Professional Women, was honored with the Honorary Woman of Courage Award. |
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Casino Night 2015
Pennsylvania Women Work was thrilled with the turn out for the 2nd annual Casino Night. This year's event was held May 20, 2015 at Static Nightclub in Pittsburgh's historic strip district. We'd like to thank the Casino Night Committee, especially this year's co-chairs Kerry Byrne, Lindsay McIntosh and Adam Vranesevic for their generosity in planning this event! |
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Leadership Day 2015
On April 13, 2015 over 100 Pennsylvania Women Work and New Choices participants and supporters went to Harrisburg, PA to advocate for women's employment rights and the importance of New Choices. Three New Choices students were also recognized for receiving the Stephanie Beavers Davis memorial scholarship. |
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Circle of Hope Gala 2014
Pennsylvania Women Work celebrated its 14th annual Circle of Hope event on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh. This year, Evan S. Frazier, Senior Vice President, Community Affairs, Highmark Health received the prestigious Circle of Hope Award. Linda Dickerson, Principal and Founder of 501(c)(3)2, was honored with the Honorary Woman of Courage Award and State Representative Jerry Stern was awarded the Humanitarian Award, Champion of Women's Employment. |
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Casino Night 2014
This event was hosted in May 2014 at Whim Nightclub. The evening featured casino games, a live DJ, food and drinks, plus fantastic raffle prizes and giveaways! Pennsylvania Women Work thanks the Casino Night Committee, especially Lindsay McIntosh, Adam Vranesevic and Kerry Kiley, for their generosity in planning this event! |
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Circle of Hope Gala 2013
The 13th Annual Circle of Hope event was held on October 24, 2013 at the Omni William Penn Hotel and recognized Morgan O’Brien, Chief Executive Officer of Peoples Natural Gas as the Circle of Hope Honoree. Dr. Cynthia J. Gormley, Community Resources Specialist at the Department of Community and Economic Development, was also honored with the first-ever honorary Yvonne Zanos Woman of Courage award. A big thank you to our Honorary Co-Chairs: Lisa Peters, Chief Human Resources Officer and Senior Executive Vice President of BNY Mellon, and Richard Riazzi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Duquesne Light. |
