The Women’s Center for Advancement (WCA) honored ten local women at the 27th annual Tribute to Women luncheon held on June 10th. Those honored include: Amy Deardorff, Joni Fogarty, Karen Linder, Lou Ann Linehan, Beth Llewellyn, Malorie Maddox, Annette Smith, Mayor Jean Stothert, Dr. Julie Vose and Lisa Wolford.
The WCA is thankful for the many organizations that support the Tribute to Women luncheon by purchasing sponsorships. Platinum Sponsors: Lozier Foundation, Mutual of Omaha. Gold Sponsors: Methodist Women’s Hospital, Susan and Mike Lebens. Silver Sponsors: Valmont Industries, Inc., Cox Communications. Bronze Sponsors: Alegent Creighton Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska, Borsheims, Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, Peter Kiewit Sons’, Inc., Parker Family Foundation, Robertson Family Foundation, Security National Bank, Union Pacific Railroad, Constellation West.
The mission of the WCA is to assist victims of domestic violence sexual assault and their children to achieve safety and empowering them to lead self-determined lives. The WCA’s multi-faceted approach provides vital services including but not limited to: the Omaha Metropolitan area’s domestic violence and sexual assault crisis hotline, advocacy, individualized case management, pro bono legal services, therapy, peer-led support groups, self-sufficiency and career programs. Visit www.wcaomaha.org or call (402) 345-6555 for more information about the Women’s Center for Advancement (WCA).