11.03.09
In these difficult financial times, Women in Flavor & Fragrance Commerce (WFFC), has reached out to assist individuals inside and outside its industry.WFFC, which provides a networking, education and support system for women in the flavor and fragrance community, has made special donations to the following seven charities during the past year.
"The WFFC stands firm in its commitment to support women outside of our industry, and when we can, we give back to the community by contributing to charities which provide various types of assistance, both in the U.S. and around the globe," says Nancy Poulos, president , WFFC.
Project Protect: This non-profit organization, sponsored by the YWCA in Edison NJ, offers immediate crisis intervention for women and children experiencing domestic violence, including a 24 hour hotline, emergency shelter, food, clothing, court advocacy, and case management as well as longer term care. More info: www.ywca-euc.org
Bottomless Closet, NYC: The mission of Bottomless Closet is to promote economic self–sufficiency by providing interview skills, business clothing, ongoing career development, and support programs to economically disadvantaged New York City women. More info: www.bottomlesscloset.org
Kiva: Kiva's mission is to connect people through lending money to unique entrepreneurs around the globe to alleviate poverty and empower individuals. The WFFC chose a woman in Nicaragua who has owned a small catering business for the last eight years, but wanted to expand so she can provide her daughter with an education. More info: www.kiva.org
Mini Marathon and Heart Walk Cincinnati: The WFFC sponsored Procter & Gamble perfumer Zerlina Dubois, WFFC member Marion Brooks, and their team Gabriel’s Guys, in the 2009 mini marathon to raise money for the American Heart Association. Zerlina’s son Gabriel was born with a heart defect, but today is a happy and healthy 13 year old.
The Jack Wallace Fund: Jack Wallace, son of John Wallace of Fragrance Resources, lost his right leg in a boating accident while on vacation with his family. The WFFC made a contribution to this fund, which was established to help Jack pay for the care and prosthetic devices he will need throughout his life. More info: www.thejackwallacefund.com
The WFFC Annual Open Dinner: Every year the WFFC makes a donation to a charity of the Honoree’s choice. The 2008 honoree, Ruth Sutcliffe of Coty, Inc. chose two organizations: Riverkeeper, to protect the ecological integrity of the Hudson River www.riverkeeper.org/ and the New York Restoration Project to keep New York neighborhoods clean and green. More info: www.nyrp.org
"The WFFC stands firm in its commitment to support women outside of our industry, and when we can, we give back to the community by contributing to charities which provide various types of assistance, both in the U.S. and around the globe," says Nancy Poulos, president , WFFC.
Project Protect: This non-profit organization, sponsored by the YWCA in Edison NJ, offers immediate crisis intervention for women and children experiencing domestic violence, including a 24 hour hotline, emergency shelter, food, clothing, court advocacy, and case management as well as longer term care. More info: www.ywca-euc.org
Bottomless Closet, NYC: The mission of Bottomless Closet is to promote economic self–sufficiency by providing interview skills, business clothing, ongoing career development, and support programs to economically disadvantaged New York City women. More info: www.bottomlesscloset.org
Kiva: Kiva's mission is to connect people through lending money to unique entrepreneurs around the globe to alleviate poverty and empower individuals. The WFFC chose a woman in Nicaragua who has owned a small catering business for the last eight years, but wanted to expand so she can provide her daughter with an education. More info: www.kiva.org
Mini Marathon and Heart Walk Cincinnati: The WFFC sponsored Procter & Gamble perfumer Zerlina Dubois, WFFC member Marion Brooks, and their team Gabriel’s Guys, in the 2009 mini marathon to raise money for the American Heart Association. Zerlina’s son Gabriel was born with a heart defect, but today is a happy and healthy 13 year old.
The Jack Wallace Fund: Jack Wallace, son of John Wallace of Fragrance Resources, lost his right leg in a boating accident while on vacation with his family. The WFFC made a contribution to this fund, which was established to help Jack pay for the care and prosthetic devices he will need throughout his life. More info: www.thejackwallacefund.com
The WFFC Annual Open Dinner: Every year the WFFC makes a donation to a charity of the Honoree’s choice. The 2008 honoree, Ruth Sutcliffe of Coty, Inc. chose two organizations: Riverkeeper, to protect the ecological integrity of the Hudson River www.riverkeeper.org/ and the New York Restoration Project to keep New York neighborhoods clean and green. More info: www.nyrp.org