Everyone attending gained a new perspective on the realities faced by women and girls in our community. More importantly, participants were asked to make a personal commitment to women and girls. Their ideas were so fantastic we wanted to share a few with you.

What will you do to support women and girls in our community?

• Volunteer and contribute cash and non-cash donations to organizations that help women & girls.
• Help make young girls aware of their surroundings and the potential that they have to make a positive impact in the community.
• Continue to support initiatives that are designed to help women.
• Encourage young women in my circle of friends and family.
• Mentorship – life & career/academic skills.
• Volunteer with organizations that focus on youth and education.
• Raise daughters who value education and work.
• Coach middle school girls in sports.
• Review website information, pass on what I have learned and increase volunteerism.
• As a member of a health network, to continue to improve access to health care needs of uninsured women.
• Continue to provide support & stability for young women aging out of foster care or homeless.  Helping these young women make education a priority.
• Continue to speak out regarding barriers and opportunities to help women and girls in our community.
• Live by example.