Join Us in Celebrating Women of Courage 2013!

Lutheran Settlement House (LSH) is turning 111!  As a centerpiece of our celebration we are excited to announce LSH’s 8th Annual Women of Courage Awards Breakfast, to be held on Wednesday, May 22nd from 8:15 am to 9:30 am, at the Racquet Club of Philadelphia (215 S. 16th Street), with registration beginning at 7:45 am. Women of Courage is LSH’s annual fundraiser and celebrates the courageous spirits of remarkable women who have overcome obstacles and continue to advocate for the neediest in our community. We hope your business will consider sponsoring this special event.

For 2013, the Women of Courage Awards will recognize Ruth Bartelt, retiring President and CEO of Silver Springs – Martin Luther School and Loraine Ballard Morrill, News and Community Affairs Director for Clear Channel Media + Entertainment.   We will also be celebrating four former LSH clients who have demonstrated courage in the face of adversity, and have found their way to self-sufficiency. See below to learn more about our awardees.

Tickets are $50/person, and can be purchased by clicking here (indicate Women of Courage Ticket in notes).

There are many opportunities for event sponsorship support, click here for information.  If you have questions, please feel free to contact Erika Tapp at (215) 426-8610 ext. 216 or by email at etapp@lutheransettlement.org.

We hope that you will join us for Lutheran Settlement House’s Women of Courage celebration!

Awardees this year:

Woman of Courage Commitment Award – Honoring Ruth Bartelt for her steadfast support and commitment to Lutheran Settlement House and for her career of achievement.  Ruth has been the President and CEO of Silver Springs – Martin Luther School for many years, guiding Silver Springs through years of growth and transformation.  Silver Springs offers a holistic approach to improving the developmental, emotional, educational, spiritual, and social well-being of children and families.

Woman of Courage Communication and Advocacy Award –Honoring Lorraine Ballard Morrill for her dedication to the women of Philadelphia, specifically for work in combating prejudice, destigmatizing HIV infection, and for her dedication to supporting women and men that have survived intimate partner violence.  Lorraine is a leader in the national and Philadelphia communication industry and serves as a daily role model and mentor to women of color.

Outstanding Student Award- Honoring Theresa Kellenbenz. Working with LSH, Theresa earned her GED in spite of many struggles she has overcome raising her developmentally disabled daughter. She now has a job and is able to provide all of her children with a stable home.

Spirit Award- Honoring Theresa Venhaus, who has participated in LSH’s programs for most of her life. Today, she assists other seniors with her volunteer work and her generous spirit. She has served as an advocate for the needs of senior citizens in the community and helps to make senior voices heard.

Purple Ribbon Award- Our awardee spent her entire life homeless until she came to LSH’s Sheila Brown transitional housing program. Today, she is employed, has found permanent housing, and is an amazing mother. (name withheld to preserve her confidentiality)

Dignity Award- Honoring Regina Hightower, who had previously been through the shelter system twice with her children.  With the help of Jane Addams Place, she now has a stable home for her children. In addition, Reggie, her 15-year old son, has become an advocate for preventing teen dating violence and is a high achieving student planning on college.

Event Sponsor

Sponsors

Aria Health

Baum, Smith & Clemens, LLP

Clear Channel

Dunleavy and Associates

Langer, Grogan and Diver

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services
Stokes Architecture

There are many opportunities for event sponsorship support, click here for information.  If you have questions, please feel free to contact Erika Tapp at (215) 426-8610 ext. 216 or by email at etapp@lutheransettlement.org.