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December 2008
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Friday was my birthday and, being that this month also marks the first anniversary of the Up With Women Fund, I thought this would be a perfect time to send out my first ever update on our organization. Please see below for some great stories of the year gone by.

Enjoy!

Lia Grimanis, Founder, Up With Women

Two Awards For Two Up With Women Advocates


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Up With Women Child Advocate and Chief Kid Officer Briar Rose Perrier Recognized by Deputy Premier and 2 Cabinet Ministers – It has only been since the summer that 9 year old Briar has been working as one of our child advocates and already she has done great things. Click Here to read about Briar's first Community Action project, and the recognition she received from the Province.

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Up With Women Founder Lia Grimanis named global "Unsung Heroine" by International Businesswomen's Association - Click here, to learn more about the award, criteria and the association.


Learn more about some of our Advocates
Irene Mabry Moses - 60 Second Story:
"Million Dollar Agent, helping the poor and the homeless to find and afford their own home
Lia Grimanis - 60 Second Story:
Swimming With Sharks and Forging New Avenues of Possibility in Business and Philanthropy
Jill Andrew :
Award Winning Journalist Advocating for Feminism and Phat Girl Pride in the Media
Cheri DiNovo - 60 Second Story :
Blazing Trails in Business, Religion and Politics; Fighting for the Rights of All
Lucinda Yates :
Changing the World, One Pin at a Time
Patti Catalano Dillon - 60 Second Story :
World Champion Athlete Learns to Become her Own Champion - Overcoming Abuse, Bulimia and Homelessness
Rose Handy :
Building a Successful Business from Scratch - from a Shelter
Bridget Perrier :
YWCA Woman of Distinction and Up With Women Child Advocate Briar's Mom: Fulfilling a Promise to her Dying Son
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Fundraising Goal for 2009: $500,000
In 2008 we provided funding to 4 charitable organizations across Canada, while also helping grow their own public image and awareness initiatives through the media. In 2009, we want to substantially grow that so that we can fund more organizations, provide larger grants, and give greater service. Help us reach our goal; Donate now!

About Our Work in the Community

In 2008, we've achieved much success in the community. Some stories are highlighted on this page. Click here to see a full synopsis of our community work and funding over 2008

Our Child Advocates Deliver Their Speeches

This year, the Ontario Government consulted with its Citizens so as to develop a Provincial poverty reduction strategy. Of the thousand people they heard from, our Up With Women Child Advocates were the only children to deliver their own recommendations. Click here to read their speeches and their stories

Our Adult Advocates Speaking in Shelters

Up With Women Advocates have been speaking in women's shelters across North America, so as to share their stories of hope. Click here to view a video of one talk that advocate Irene Mabry Moses delivered to the women in the shelter where she used to live, Washington, DC's My Sister's Place

Do You Have a Suggestion for a Great Organization to Provide a Grant To?

Up With Women is always on the lookout for more great organizations across North America to assist. Our aim is to fund programs around housing, safety and the economic empowerment of women. Please see our website for a description of some of the organizations we have helped thus far. Also, granting is not all we do. We also assist in raising public awareness for such organizations as well as boost their image and message.

If you have ideas to share, please email me at lia@upwithwomen.com

Success Belongs to Everybody

-Lia Grimanis .