Community

We shall tap into the talent, knowledge and skill of the membership and through action, will make a difference in the community through group projects and valuable contributions. As a fulfillment of our Mission Statement, The Network of Enterprising Women makes a difference in our community by contributing time and financial resources to individuals and nonprofit groups in the Greater Richmond Area.  Recipients of N.E.W.'s philanthropic support include:

Race For the Cure®

When you combine passion with commitment, the only possible result is success!

The members of N.E.W. have displayed these traits on a multitude of occasions. Most recently was as the top fundraiser for the 2011 Susan G. Komen Central Virginia's Race for the Cure. N.E.W. raised over $20,600. This didn't happen easily; it was the collective efforts of so many members, volunteers, community partners, etc. Everyone worked tirelessly to solicit sponsorships and donors, to sell tickets, and make the Bucks 4 Boobs event an amazing evening. The band was awesome, the food was delicious, and the generosity was endless.

N.E.W. will always rank #1 in their efforts to help this cause. Thank you members for all you do!

NEW's Grant Recipients

N.E.W. had 25 organizations submit for the 2012 N.E. W. Grant Program. Although many of the organizations are certainly worthy of support, the following recipients were the ones chosen by the committee. The James House, St. Joseph’s Villa, Strategies to Elevate People, and National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI –Central VA) each received $1,500.  Art 180, the YWCA, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), and Hospital Hospitality House each received $1,000. That's a total of $10,000 in grants!  The grant committee felt these recipients not only complimented the N.E.W. mission but also submitted all of the proper information according to our criteria. The grants were presented at the February and March luncheons.

NEW's Scholarship Recipients

The N.E.W. Scholarship Program was started in 2003 when it awarded three $500 scholarships. Over the years, through the generous contributions, donations and involvement of many N.E.W. sisters, the annual amount of funding has grown to $10,000 with hopes of continued growth and impact. To date, N.E.W. has awarded $ 54,700 in scholarships to area high school senior girls.

The following are the 2012 N.E.W. Scholarship recipients; Kaylyn C. Bailey of Lloyd C. Byrd High School in Chesterfield, Michailla Renee Bonds of Lloyd C. Byrd High School in Chesterfield, Laura Dekontee Freeman of Mills E. Godwin High School in Henrico, Judy Hou of Maggie Walker Governor’s School in Richmond,Megan Isabelle of Atlee High School in Hanover,Megan Kaitlynn Johnston of Powhatan High School, Ebony Allana Lambert of Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond, Caitlin Phelan of The Steward School in Henrico, Hira Siddiqui of Clover Hill High School in Chesterfield, and Tynisha Monique Smith of Appomattox Regional Governor’s School in Petersburg.

2013 scholarship application.