22nd Annual Unsung Heroines Award Luncheon The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter conceived the Unsung Heroine Awards Gala in 1997 as an opportunity to recognize African-American women. The awards are presented to women in our community who work tirelessly to empower their community in the vital areas of education, health, public policy, civic responsibility, business and entertainment. These women toil relentlessly without recognition. The women honored are nominated by their peers and voted on by an independent panel. Annually, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter recognizes women who, through their desire to make a difference, perform selfless acts of kindness. We have honored some incredible women who have provided clothing for the homeless, operated programs to help educate children, mentored special needs children, triumphed as political activists to improve conditions in their neighborhoods and performed myriad of other thankless tasks to serve the communities in which they live. The women who are selected are honored at our Annual Unsung Heroines Awards Ceremony. Unsung Heroines is a major fundraiser for the Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter. Proceeds from the event will benefit the organization’s Economic Empowerment Program that provides transitional support services to women and children who need a helping hand as they move from dependency to self-sufficiency. ABOUT EMPOWERING WOMEN: SISTERS HELPING SISTERS The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter (NCBW-MAC) is committed to empowering women in ways that lead to better health and economic opportunities. Through our work we know that women who are healthy and financially independent tend to be less vulnerable to abuse and exploitation in general. Moreover, empowered women have higher levels of self-confidence and self esteem when facing life’s obstacles. Our core strategy for empowering women who have already experienced some of life’s most difficult challenges, NCBW-MAC implemented “Sisters Helping Sisters” through the financial support from The Allstate Foundation. Sisters Helping Sisters is an innovative financial literacy and economic empowerment initiative designed uniquely to educate women on how to take control of their personal finances as they transition out of violence. The core curriculum includes modules on: Rebuilding Finances after Domestic Violence, Banking Choices, and Budgeting Skills. Collectively, these modules build women’s basic knowledge of the impact domestic violence has on one’s finances, as well as engage them in personal financial literacy and financial management skills building. Key themes addressed include developing a savings plan, establishing a bank account, selecting personal and auto insurance, housing, debt reductions, and business planning. 2018 Unsung Heroines Awards Luncheon 1 JOHN LEWIS JOHN LEWIS April 14, 2018 Nathan Deal August 27, 2016 GOVERNOR The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter August 27, 2016 April 14, 2018 100 Edgewood Avenue, N.E. Greetings:Suite 1605 Atlanta, GA. 30303 To: The Attendees of the 22nd Unsung Heroines Awards Luncheon Greetings:It is a pleasure to extend greetings to the members of the National Coalition of 100 Black th Women, Inc. Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter and the attendees of the 20 Anniversary "UnSung GREETINGS: ItHeroines"Greetings: is a pleasure Awards to extend Gala greetingsin Atlanta to today the members at the Hyatt of the Regency National Hotel. Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter and the attendees of the 20th Anniversary "UnSung th On behalf of the State of Georgia, allow me to extend my warmest regards to the National As Representative of Georgia's 5 Congressional District, I am honored to represent this Heroines" I amAwards honored Gala to in have Atlanta the opportunitytoday at the toHyatt bring Regency greetings Hotel. to the Metropolitan Atlanta Coalition of 100 Black Women, Incorporated Metropolitan Chapter and the attendees of the 22nd community-based program which has successfullyassisted female domestic violence survivors Chapter of the National Coalitionth of 100 Black Women, Inc. on the occasion of your 22nd Unsung Heroines Awards Luncheon as you host and participate in your annual special program Asand Representative potential victims of Georgia's to become 5 economicallyCongressional self-sufficient. District, I am Self-realization honored to represent and actualization, this Unsung Heroines Awards Program. this afternoon. It is a pleasure to host this impo1tant luncheon here in our state’s beautiful capital community-basedjob readiness and programcoaching, which and financial has successfullyliteracy, assisted are appropriate female domesticthemes for violencethis day survivors and these of Atlanta. andtimes. potential YouDuring havevictims the my past to best become 22 wishes years, economically foryou an have enjoyable shed self-sufficient. light celebration on the positiveSelf-realization and for impactscontinued and that blessings actualization, so many in all jobof yourreadiness future and endeavors. coaching, and financialliteracy, are appropriate themes forthis day and these women have had on our lives. Your charitable contributions improve the lives of so many Please allow me also to welcome your distinguished award recipients, leaders within our times.women. You have my best wishes for an enjoyable celebration and forcontinued blessings in all ofI wouldyour future also like endeavors. to extend my highest gratitude to your organization forhonoring me with a community, their families, and other attendees. I appreciate the many contributions you have Pioneer Award. I am humbled to have been honored by such a historic, effective, and unique made to our community, state, and this great nation. I believe we are stronger because of your I extend best wishes to all of you as you participate in this great occasion. I organization.would also like to extend my highest gratitude to your organization forhonoring me with a dedication to fostering principles of equal rights and opportunities, increasing awareness of Pioneer Award. I am humbled to have been honored by such a historic, effective, and unique African American cultures, and developing member potential for more effective leadership. organization. Organizations like the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Incorporated Metropolitan Chapter make our state a better place to call home. I commend the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Incorporated Metropolitan Chapter for organizing this luncheon and I send my best wishes for a successful, enjoyable, and l� productive 22nd Unsung Heroines Awards Luncheon. JL:rr l� Sincerely, JL:rr Nathan Deal ND:js 2 2018 Unsung Heroines Awards Luncheon 2018 Unsung Heroines Awards Luncheon 3 National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. 1718 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 970 • Atlanta, GA 30309 • 212-222-5660 • www.ncbw.org April 14, 2018 NCBW 1 00 On behalf of the National Directorate, and all of the activist CITY OF ATLANTA women in our 61 chapters in 26 states that comprise the OFFICERS 55 TRINITY AVE, S.W. National Coalition of 100 Black Women, it is my great ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30335-0300 VIRGINIA W. HARRIS President pleasure to send greetings and applaud the Metropolitan TEL (404) 330-6100 SERETHA TINSLEY Atlanta Chapter on its “Hats with a Purpose, honoring First Vice-President KEISHA LANCE BOTTOMS Programs MAYOR 2018 Unsung Heroines Luncheon”. Best wishes to all for YVONNE L. WITTER a productive and enjoyable Luncheon on April 14, 2018. Second Vice-President Finance & Fund Development PAULA J. WARD Third Vice-President The National Coalition was founded in 1981 in New York Membership & Chapter April 14, 2018 City and is a 36 year old advocacy organization whose Development vision is that black women and girls will live in a world QUANDA L. BAKER Secretary where socio-economic inequity does not exist. EVELYN FRAZIER Greetings: Financial Secretary MARY L. HARDEN Thus, we advocate on behalf of black women and girls to Treasurer th DR. SANDRA MACK, PRP As the 60 Mayor of the City of Atlanta, it is my pleasure to welcome the National promote leadership development and gender equity in the Parliamentarian Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter and attendees to the areas of health, education and economic empowerment. As a voice for millions of black DIRECTORS Hats with a Purpose Luncheon. women and girls in the United States, the Coalition believes in inclusion, respect, racial and JEWELL JACKSON McCABE First National President social justice, integrity and accountability and collaboration. New York MICHELE McNEILL EMERY Since 1988, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Metropolitan Atlanta Immediate Past President The Metropolitan Atlanta chapter is deserving of praise for its contributions to empower Maryland Chapter has been devoted to fostering the success of African American women. Your African American women through access to education, health, economic empowerment, BELINTHIA BERRY organization’s commitment to creating initiatives and providing invaluable opportunities Florida advocacy and civic responsibility. Through your unwavering, commitment, you have MARY BOULWARE that educate, strengthen and empower women of color is commendable. Through your substantially impacted the lives of countless women and girls in your community. My hope North Carolina DELTA BOWERS diligent