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Dec 1, 2020
Able South Carolina will present the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network with the Adaptable Award. Able SC’s annual Fundable event will be online this year on December 4th from 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Tickets are available now, click here to purchase your ticket. Ann Warner, WREN CEO, and Melissa Moore our Lowcountry Manager will
Advocate Stories, Leadership and Civic Engagement, News
by WREN Partners and Staff on Nov 28, 2020
In our November newsletter, we gave a reflection on what the election means for our work at WREN. TLDR: We’ve got to work harder than ever at the state level. If you’re interested in reading an excerpt from that newsletter keep scrolling. (We also recommend subscribing to our newsletter and joining the network here.) We
COVID-19, Economic Opportunity, Health and Education, Policy Updates
by WREN Staff on Nov 20, 2020
Millions of people across the country are struggling to get by, including kids who aren’t getting enough to eat because their parents don’t have enough money for groceries and families that are behind on rent and could lose their homes. Programs intended to aid Americans struggling financially due to the ongoing coronavirus will expire at
by WREN Staff on Nov 11, 2020
In June WREN sent a message of solidarity with Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities in this country who bear the brunt of state-sanctioned violence handed down through generations of systemic racism and anti-Blackness. In this message, we made a promise to our network to become an actively anti-racist organization. We acknowledge that releasing a statement
Leadership and Civic Engagement, News
by WREN Staff on Oct 24, 2020
The Women’s Rights & Empowerment Network Delivered Over 4,500 South Carolinian Petition Signatures to Senators Calling on Them to Pause Confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett COLUMBIA, SC— Today, the Women’s Rights & Empowerment Network digitally released over 4,500 petition signatures to the offices of Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott calling on them to postpone
by WREN Staff on Oct 22, 2020
Emerge South Carolina hosted their annual Women of the Year awards ceremony virtually this year and our very own CEO, Ann Warner was honored! The next opportunity to celebrate the Women of the Year awards is on Thursday, October 29th. Emerge will posthumously honor Dr. Emily England Clyburn with the Legend award. Ann will participate
by ACLU, Able SC, P&A, AARP, YWCA of Greater Charleston, WREN on Oct 19, 2020
COLUMBIA – South Carolina disability rights, gender justice, and racial justice advocates today joined forces to urge Governor McMaster to implement protections during COVID-19 and beyond for residents of congregate facilities for seniors and people with disabilities and those who care for them. AARP South Carolina (AARP), Able South Carolina (Able SC), the American Civil Liberties
Advocate Stories, COVID-19, Economic Opportunity, Health and Education
by WREN Staff on Oct 15, 2020
What is paid leave? Paid leave was the number one relief policy voters wanted in recent polling. Paid leave saves lives, and livelihoods, but what is it? Paid leave enables workers to take time to care for themselves or a loved one without risking their job or paycheck. We know that families and the nation
Advocate Stories, COVID-19, Economic Opportunity, News
by Deitra Matthews, Conservation Voters of S.C. on Oct 12, 2020
The phrase “energy poverty” may sound strange, but it’s a vivid reality for far too many here in South Carolina. Energy poverty is reached when a household can no longer afford to pay the full cost of its utility bills and is instead forced to make difficult and often unhealthy decisions. In our efforts with
by Chloe Holowczenko, WREN Policy and Programs Assistant on Sep 30, 2020
Voting: The one thing on everyone’s minds and coming up awfully quick. In 33 days, on November 3rd, Americans will cast their vote under unprecedented conditions. In the midst of a deadly pandemic, with unpredictable or non-existent childcare, and while juggling work, school, and personal responsibilities, we must take action to maintain our democracy and
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.