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What will you do for Mother's Day?

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Instead of fretting over what to get that special woman in your life this Mother’s Day, give a gift that will empower another exceptional woman. Donate to JRF in honor of your mom, aunt, mentor or friend and we’ll send them a nifty card of your choice, letting them know how much they ...

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Celebrating Sherrie Ford’s life

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We lost a friend recently when Sherrie Ford died tragically at the age of 64. Along with running Power Partners, one of the largest woman-owned businesses, Ford started the Center for Continuous Improvement at Athens Technical College and was a majority owner of a metal design and fabrication com...

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Hats off to the High Hat Winners

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It was hats galore this past Sunday April 17th, at the annual High Hat Party. The winners of the hat contest were chosen after a hat parade where the judges’ decisions came as no easy task. After considerable deliberation the winners were decided: “the recycler”, BB, Delores and...


High Hat Party on April 17th

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It’s springtime and that calls for a celebration! JRF is hosting an event to support scholarships for outstanding women on Sunday, April 17, 2011 from 1-3 p.m. at the Hill Atrium and Mahler Hall in the Georgia Center for Continuing Education. Bring your friends and your hat to the annual Hi...

Tagged: high hat party, raffle tickets, early bird reservations


Brown Bag Lunch for Women's History Month

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JRF Executive Director Sue Lawrence will be participating in a notable Women’s History Month activity at the Clarke-County Public Library. On Tuesday, March 29 Sue will speak about Jeannette Rankin and her advocacy for women’s rights. The program, “The phonebook refugee: Jeannette Rankin incites ...

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