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by Brandi Ellison on Dec 20, 2017
As someone born and raised in South Carolina, I am proud of our commitment to bringing jobs into our state and find myself dreaming about how this could help accelerate the economic mobility of our communities, especially for women and girls. As South Carolina faces a future labor shortage, we must examine the hidden potential
Advocate Stories, Policy Updates
by Megan Plassmeyer on Dec 19, 2017
Ready to connect with lawmakers this legislative session but aren’t sure how to make that first connection? The WREN staff have opened their calendars to our advocates this year and are free to meet you at the Statehouse every fourth Wednesday of the month through April. During these meet-ups, we’ll help you connect in-person with
by Megan Plassmeyer on Dec 19, 2017
This holiday season, we want to thank you for contributing your time and talents to our work and community. Your voice has fueled a movement to ensure that women and families in our state have what they need to be healthy and economically secure. Cheers to a new year and the resiliency of advocates like you.
Advocate Stories, Special Events
by Megan Plassmeyer on Dec 15, 2017
WREN will open Seen and Heard, a free exhibition at Tapp’s Art Center (1644 Main St.), featuring photography and portraiture by a diverse group of women, gender minorities, and girls from across the Midlands region on February 1-22, 2018. This dynamic exhibit is the premier event in a series of eight unique gallery openings across
Advocate Stories, Special Events
by Ann Warner on Dec 6, 2017
Last night, WREN was honored to collaborate with the Richland Library to host an event called “Me Too: A Community Response to Sexual Harassment.” I was so proud of this community – about 140 brave women and men came forward to participate in a conversation about how we can change our society for the better.
Advocate Stories, Special Events
by Lara Winburn on Dec 1, 2017
Another Giving Tuesday has passed. You received approximately 3 million emails asking you to “chip in,” “give now,” and “help us meet our goals.” I am sure there were many important, meaningful, and necessary organizations vying for your Giving Tuesday love. I want to thank you if you chose to invest in WREN this year.
Advocate Stories, Economic Opportunity, Health and Education
by Eme Crawford on Nov 21, 2017
We know better than most the huge number of barriers that people in South Carolina face when they need to access reproductive health services, including contraception and abortion care. We are working hard to push back against new restrictions and push for policies that support women’s health and well-being. In fact, WREN’s Ann Warner just had a
Advocate Stories, Special Events
by Eme Crawford on Nov 21, 2017
We know better than most the huge number of barriers that people in South Carolina face when they need to access reproductive health services, including contraception and abortion care. We are working hard to push back against new restrictions and push for policies that support women’s health and well-being. In fact, WREN’s Ann Warner just had a
by Mandy Medlock on Nov 20, 2017
I adore our South Carolina Gamecocks! I especially love reveling in the recent successes of the Women’s and Men’s Basketball programs. What a tremendous turnaround Coach Dawn Staley and Coach Frank Martin have provided to our beloved university’s basketball programs. I admire both coaches and all of their accomplishments at South Carolina, so I decided
by Communications and Learning Team on Oct 30, 2017
It’s internship time at WREN! See below for details about working with WREN’s Communication and Learning Team and WREN’s Development Team. Position: Communications Intern Type: Part-Time Compensation: Paid Position Application: Please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample and social media samples to jobs@scwren.org by December 1. Description: The Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN)
Now is the time to invest in South Carolina’s women, girls, and families. We need people like you joining the movement, speaking out, and leading the way toward positive change.