Annual Founders Day
Harambee Brunch:
Is a Joyful event for the members
of NCNW-Denver Section. Harambee is our annual
fundraising event. This is also a time of celebration
as we honor the life and legacy of our founder, Dr. Mary
McLeod Bethune. We do this by honoring women and youth
in our "own backyard" who exemplify the achievements and
legacy set fourth by Dr. Bethune
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Living Portraits of
African-American Women:
The Denver of the
National Council of Negro Women and the Blair-Caldwell
African-American Research Library honor the outstanding
contributions of African-American Women. During the
Living Portraits events we also take the time to put the
spotlight on the talents of our youth by showcasing their
many talents during the program.
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Community Service Events:
During the calendar
year NCNW-Denver Sections support and sponsors many
community events that support women of color and families on
a local and national level. these include The Bethune
Silver Tea, our annual Holiday Food Baskets for those in
need and annual book drive. In 2009 the Denver Section
hosted it's first "Fit-for-Life" workshop. This
program was designed to reach youth and their parents and to
teach them how to prepare and make healthy meal choices.
this is one of NCNW's efforts to combat obesity and improve
the health of youth and families.
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