Join NBC 5's Deborah Ferguson and SafeHaven of Tarrant County at the 23rd Annual Legacy of Women Awards Luncheon on Thursday, October 1, as we honor fifteen women for their achievements in arts, business, education, health and human services, and volunteerism throughout Tarrant County. Your attendance will provide support to victims who seek refuge at SafeHaven’s two domestic violence emergency shelters. The awards will be presented at the Legacy of Women luncheon and attendees will hear from guest speaker Jennifer Siebel Newsom, an award-winning filmmaker, advocate for women and girls, and founder and CEO of www.MissRepresentation.org.
Luncheon Honorees are listed below:
ARTS
Heather Simmons, Creative Arts Theatre & School
Rose Pearson, Circle Theatre
Lee Koch, Arts Council Northeast
BUSINESS
Letatia Teykl, Southwest Bank
Marilyn Gilbert, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
Robin Burrill, Curb Appeal Renovations, Inc.
EDUCATION
Anita Copeland, Arlington ISD
Cathy Sewell, Everman ISD
Erin Stansberger, Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Andrea Wilson, Mission Metroplex, Inc.
Susan Garnett, MHMR of Tarrant County
Lisa Rose, ProjectHandUp/The Gatehouse
VOLUNTEERISM
Barbara Thompson-Beaucham, Community Volunteer
Dr. Karen Barlow, Community Volunteer
Tammy Nakamura, Community Volunteer
SafeHaven’s mission is to end domestic violence through safety, support, prevention and social change. SafeHaven of Tarrant County provides 24-hour care at two emergency shelters in Tarrant County specifically for victims of domestic violence. With a 164-bed total capacity, the holistic shelters provide a comprehensive continuum of care for the women and children who would otherwise be forced to remain in dangerous situations. Trained bilingual advocates respond 24-hours a day to victims who call SafeHaven’s toll-free crisis hotline. Through housing programs families can move to a secure environment while simultaneously obtaining life skills, education and improved employment opportunities.
Tickets are now available to purchase at www.safehaventc.org. To learn more, visit the website or call 817-502-7132.
Legacy of Women 2015 Awards Luncheon
Thursday, October 1
10:00 a.m. – Mimosa Reception and Raffle
11:30 a.m. – Luncheon
Renaissance Worthington Fort Worth Hotel
200 Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas
For Tickets Visit:
www.safehaventc.org
