Week of April 12, 2010 Issue 13
The YWCA of Queens' 32nd Annual Gala will be held Thursday, April 29, 2010 at Dae Dong Manor. In celebratingthis year's theme, "A Healthy Community for a Promising Future," we will recognize Ana L. Oliveira, President & CEO of the New York Women's Foundation, with the Empowering Women Award and Chung-Wha Hong, Executive Director of the New York Immigration Coalition, with the Eliminating Racism Award for their work in building stronger, lasting communities.
The Empowering Women Award was introduced to recognize those who relentlessly mobilize women to become strong, self-reliant contributors in society.
Ana L. Oliveira is President & CEO of The New York Women's Foundation®
(NYWF). She has been a voice for change at the NYWF since 2006 and has helped catalyze partnerships in achieving justice for women and girls. NYWF has helped women and girls become self-sufficient by helping organizations sustain and remain effective through financial provisions and developing leadership and organizational potential. The YWCA of Queens thanks Ms. Oliveira for her efforts in eradicating barriers women face and providing them with opportunities to positively transform their lives.
The Eliminating Racism Award honors those who bring a stronghold in advocating for equality and social justice for all.
Chung-Wha Hong is the Executive Director of the New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC). She has worked for civil and immigrant rights for over 20 years and has been responded to emerging issues and needs. Through the NYIC, she has organized the largest immigration rally in New York City history, attracting more than 300,000 people for a march on City Hall in 2007. In addition, she has helped win $700 million in state funds for local schools to help immigrant students who don't speak English. The YWCA of Queens thanks her work with the NYIC in securing immigrant rights and advocating for social justice.
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