Beth Hazelrig Yoe, Gillian Goodrich and Betty Yoe accept the Mediallian Award presented by Yolanda Sullivan, YW Board President, in honor of Gay Comer White.

The YWCA Central Alabama proudly announces its 11th Annual Purse & Passion Luncheon posted record numbers. More than 1,300 women and men from all over the region attended with one goal in mind: to raise money for the critical programs of the YWCA.

This year’s luncheon raised over $508,000 with donations coming from guests who were inspired and motivated by stories of hope and transformation from those whose lives have been touched by the YWCA.

Guests at this year’s luncheon witnessed amazing stories of hope and triumph featuring two families that have benefited from the YW’s array of shelter and child care services, as well as the YWoodlawn expansion project.

Lisa Miller, Debbie White, and Carla Roberson, Co-Chairs of 2010 Purse & Passion.

The Purse & Passion Luncheon is the YWCA’s single largest fundraiser, having raised more than $4 million since 2000. These generous funds are raised from corporate and foundation sponsors, as well as contributions from guests the day of the luncheon.

Over 60 companies supported the event with major support coming from Belk Inc., Harbert Management Corporation, Alabama Power Company, The Birmingham News, Protective Life Corporation and Red Diamond Inc.

For over a century, the YWCA Central Alabama has been responding to the needs of women and families. The YW’s programs serve women and families by providing: affordable child care for low-income families; child care and afterschool enrichment programs for homeless children; affordable housing for families and seniors and a full array of domestic violence services.

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