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ACEY Group pushes forward SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE What started seven years ago when 12 friends joined the Women's Fund to give back to their com munity, continues today as a committed, focused and diverse group of commu nity women called the ACEY Group. "1 was asked to join the Women's Fund. 1 did not have $ 1,200 to join as an individual member," says Dr. Betty Alexander, one of the group's founders. "They informed me that there were group member ships, as long as the group came up with a total of $1,200. So I asked 12 of my friends to join with me and we formed one of the Women's Fund groups and one of the very first that was all African American." The Women's Fund of Winston-Salem works to improve life for women and girls by building com munities of female philan thropists. Memberships and donations allow the Fund to then make grants to local non-profits work ing to improve circum stances for women and girls. From the start, the ACEY group, was com mitted to doing more than just collecting money. They adopted a group mis sion to seek out and imple ment ways to meaningful ly impact lives. That dedi cation has resulted in the group undertaking projects such as providing summer camp scholarships to girls, providing items and pro grams for seniors and pro viding ' programming for young girls transitioning through foster care. The group has hosted a confer ence for young girls and supported other non-prof its. While these activities are not officially required for Women's Fund mem bership, ACEY group members can't even pic ture their journey being any other way. "Being a part of the Women's Fund, it is important to the ACEY Group not only to help provide grants to local pro grams but to be a part of the community by provid ing activities and services directly to women and girls," Dr. Alexander said. "It is important because the projects we address give a face to the issues in the community and we are dedicated to trying to bring about social changes by being visible philanthro pists." Sabrina Slade, execu tive director of the Women's Fund of Winston-Salem, sees the ACEY Group as a valuable extension of the overall work of the organization and applauds the group's work in the community. "Collective giving is at the heart of the Women's Fund of Winston-Salem," Slade said. "We under stand that together we are strategically positioned to address emerging issues impacting the economic security of women and girls in Forsyth County. Groups, like our ACEY Group, uplift the spirit of the Fund not only through their membership in the Fund but through their efforts to help girls transi tion out of foster care each year." Member Carmelita Coleman was similarly drawn to ACEY, she says, and wanted to be a part of their strong desire to help girls. "The ACEY group is unique in that we have a group of professional women who have excelled in their respective profes sions who are humble hearted enough to truly desire serving and working with the girls of our com munity," she said. The ACEY Group was founded on the principles of: ? Achievement in the education of women and girls about the power of philanthropy ? Commitment to con nect with women and girls in the community ? Encourage self esteem and empowerment of women and girls ? Yield women leaders and philanthropists Last week, the group celebrated its 7th anniver sary at an evening event at ESR open to members and friends. The occasion fea tured a reminder of the group's founding princi ples and a commitment to continued future good works. Submitted Photos The women of the ACEY Group. Dr. Betty Alexander ELySON Is Your License Revoked or ?vsn Permanently Revoked? I May Be Able to Get You a Driving Privilege. Is the Ball Bondsman Too Expensive? Maybe You Need to try a Property Bond. Call Mel 112 Norlli Marshall Slreel Wiiimoii Salem, NC' 27101 (J itu Soi ill of hi Siren I Phone ( Mb) 72.V 7.170 I ax (< 72.1 7.172 ellisiuiia? V eartlilink iicl Eric 8 Ellison AnomtyAi Im* "Dedicated To Providing You The Best Service. pm cfi- a Loved One Struggle on the Stairs? I LIMITED TIME OFFER! $250 OFF* PURCHASE OF A NEW STAIRUFT! EXPWES October 31,2014 >800-862-9614 ACORN STAIRLIFTS 'Certain restrictions appiy. CALLNOW to Tind Out How ? Affordable Styles For Every Budget) ? Includes Lifetime Written Warranty! ? Senior Discount And Financing! Call Now For FREE Details! 800-770-3576 SHU Mmm mmmrn ^ I |l & : ;
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