When I moved to the City 5 years ago, I worked as a fellow for Emerge America. At the time, they were a budding for-profit renting two rooms in a large law firm's downtown space. It was such a cool spot to work, both for location and the people I got to meet.
As with children, when you don't see them for sometime you are surprised how they've grown and changed. This was very much so last Wednesday when I volunteered at their First Trail Blazers Luncheon. I was moved by all the new faces of Emerge who were there helping out/working the event, honorees, graduates and others there in support. The event was great. As a stay at home mom, it was so nice to get out and mingle with other like-minded women. It was especially wonderful to hear former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm speak. She was inspirational and shared such touching advice. As a mom, wife and politician she spoke highly of the importance of women in politics. Albeit she agreed it wasn't easy, she acknowledged her husband's support and role as daddy that made it possible for her to hold office.
If you haven't clicked on their link above, Emerge America is an organization that trains democratic women to run for office. All you need to do is apply and they do all the work. They are quickly branching out throughout the country and hope to be in all 50 states. I love grassroots organizations, their efforts are so clear and true. So much blood, sweat and tears have been and continue to be invested and the numbers are proof. Here's a list of Emerge's Electeds.
Love Lots,
Mommy SF
As with children, when you don't see them for sometime you are surprised how they've grown and changed. This was very much so last Wednesday when I volunteered at their First Trail Blazers Luncheon. I was moved by all the new faces of Emerge who were there helping out/working the event, honorees, graduates and others there in support. The event was great. As a stay at home mom, it was so nice to get out and mingle with other like-minded women. It was especially wonderful to hear former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm speak. She was inspirational and shared such touching advice. As a mom, wife and politician she spoke highly of the importance of women in politics. Albeit she agreed it wasn't easy, she acknowledged her husband's support and role as daddy that made it possible for her to hold office.
If you haven't clicked on their link above, Emerge America is an organization that trains democratic women to run for office. All you need to do is apply and they do all the work. They are quickly branching out throughout the country and hope to be in all 50 states. I love grassroots organizations, their efforts are so clear and true. So much blood, sweat and tears have been and continue to be invested and the numbers are proof. Here's a list of Emerge's Electeds.
Love Lots,
Mommy SF
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