Kilmer to Host “When Women Succeed, America Succeeds” Economic Advancement Event and Resource Fair
Representative Derek Kilmer will host a forum and resource fair titled “When Women Succeed, America Succeeds: An Economic Agenda for Women and Families”. The event will feature remarks from Representative Kilmer and Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland, a resource fair with local organizations and agencies to help with housing resources, job training programs, higher education opportunities, legal services, nutrition assistance, and childcare resources. There will also be first-hand accounts from Pierce county women discussing their experiences fighting for equal opportunity, economic advancement, and work-family life balance.
Representative Kilmer said, “Eliminating barriers and increasing opportunities for women to succeed helps families, our community, and our national economy. Almost half of all workers are women and 40 percent of working women are the primary breadwinners in their families. Our nation needs a stronger agenda to help women pursue work and to ensure that they can continue to succeed.”
Media are invited to attend. Please RSVP to Andrea Roper at (253) 272-3515 or andrea.roper@mail.house.gov.
WHO: Representative Derek Kilmer, Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland, and any interested community member. This event is free and children and families are welcome.
WHAT: “When Women Succeed, America Succeeds” Economic Advancement Event and Resource Fair
WHERE: Evergreen State College, Tacoma Campus, 1210 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405
WHEN: 9:00AM – 11:00AM, Friday, March 7th, 2014
QUESTIONS: Contact Andrea Roper of Rep. Kilmer’s Staff at andrea.roper@mail.house.gov
(253) 272-3515
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