We each have personal rights in life and in relationships. These are powerful statements designed to help us live happy, safe and productive lives. Let them be a guide for you to build healthy relationships in your family, workplace and community. These courageous women are growing their … [Read more...]
Women Who Leap: Cassie De Pecol
Cassie De Pecol First Woman to Travel to all 196 Countries "I saw people in history making big changes and I wanted to make a big change in my life." The trip took 18 months and 10 days. She was inspired by another first, Amelia Earhart. In the summer of 2010, Cassie saved up $2,000 and … [Read more...]
Women Who Leap: Ursula Burns
Ursula Burns, CEO Xerox First black woman to run a Fortune 500 company I grew up in Manhattan in the late 1950s through the mid-’70s within about 10 blocks on the Lower East Side, in the Baruch housing projects. It was actually fun and good. I look back on it often, because if you see the … [Read more...]
Women Who Leap: Gabby Douglas
Gabby Douglas The first woman of color to win an Olympic Gold Medal in Gymnastics You have to believe that you are good enough and not give up. Back in 2011 I fell seven times in the competition and it was so embarrassing. My mom said that a winner is the one who falls and gets back up … [Read more...]
A Personal Thank You Message
Dear Friends, Thank you to all of you who give of your time, your talents and treasure for causes you believe in. What we do together to make our communities better and safer for all is even more important today than it was yesterday. It’s a difficult time right now with the uncertainty in our … [Read more...]
