Happy Labor Day! Labor Day marks the unofficial end of the summer and the start of the back-to-school season. The holiday is celebrated on the first Monday of September to honor the American labor movement and the contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States. At the height of the Industrial Revolution in the United States, the average American worked 12-hour days and seven-day weeks barely earning a basic living. Labor unions began to grow more prominent and vocal, organizing strikes and rallies to protest poor conditions and compel employers to renegotiate hours and pay. In the wake of this massive unrest and to repair ties with American workers, Congress passed an act making Labor Day a legal holiday and on June 28, 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed it into law. #laborday #veterans #womenveterans #militarywomen #militarywomenveterans #honorherservice #empowerherfuture
Foundation for Women Warriors
Non-profit Organizations
Vista, California 16,863 followers
Honoring the service of women veterans by empowering their future
About us
The mission of Foundation for Women Warriors is to serve women veterans, and their children so that their next mission is clear and continues to impact the world. Our programs specifically focus on women veterans and their children. We provide emergency financial, childcare assistance and professional development support to transitioning women veterans.
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http://foundationforwomenwarriors.org/
External link for Foundation for Women Warriors
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Vista, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1920
- Specialties
- Veteran services, Childcare assistance, Emergency assistance, Housing assistance, Womens services, Resource referrals, Volunteers, Professional Development, Transition services, and Mentors
Locations
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Primary
1185 Park Center Dr
Vista, California 92081, US
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5062 Lankershim Blvd
3013
Los Angeles, California 91601, US
Employees at Foundation for Women Warriors
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Jennifer Fausner
Design, Direction and Management of Brands and Digital Creative
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Jodie M. Grenier
CEO at Foundation for Women Warriors | Presidential Leadership Scholar
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Giselle Valdez Jackson
Relationship Manager | Technology Banking
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Alaina Dannecker
Marketing Communications Coordinator | Fine Artist | Empowering Women
Updates
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Would you benefit from learning how to develop a thriving mindset? Enroll in free self-paced online courses today. Register https://lnkd.in/g2JeByY5
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Want to make sense of your financial life, but not sure where to start? Let us show you how. Join us for a financial wellness educational seminar hosted by Prudential Pathways. Prudential Pathways aims to make building a financial planning strategy less intimidating and more empowering through easy-to-understand educational programs. Two live sessions are available to accommodate our national community on 9/5. Register today at our link in bio for either two time slots 9am or 6pm PST #womenveterans #honorherservice #empowerherfuture
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On September 5th, Foundation for Women Warriors will join local San Diego nonprofits for a special day of online giving. Consider donating to support our San Diego County programs, allowing our veterans to access emergency financial assistance, childcare assistance, and professional development. Thank you for being part of the #GiveLocal movement! https://lnkd.in/g9uWd_mz #SanDiegoGives #PhilantrhropyInAction #CommunityImpact
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Last month, an All-Star Forum celebrated and honored the incredible contributions of women service members and veterans. The panel featured trailblazing women including Lt. Gen. Mary Izaguirre, U.S. Army Surgeon General and Commanding General U.S. Army Medical Command; Maj. Sidney Jones, U.S. Army Ranger; retired Maj. Kaci Clark, former 160th SOAR pilot; Jennifer Silva, Army Veteran; and 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh, U.S. Air Force Academy graduate and current Miss America. These women shared their experiences, challenges, and triumphs, providing insights into the unique journey of women in the military. Learn more about the forum here: https://lnkd.in/gGpZFXmZ #empowerherfuture #honorherservice #womenveterans
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Is the cost of childcare causing financial strain? Our childcare assistance program offsets costs for full time, part time, before and after school care or even camps. Inquire today: https://lnkd.in/g_CZ8TnX #womenveterans #childcare #honorherservice #empowerherfuture
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There is less than a week left to register for the Marine Corps Marathon and 10k to support our women veteran community. Sign up today https://lnkd.in/gj_ByRYY #RunWithTheMarines #womenveterans #honorherservice #empowerherfuture
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Today is Women’s Equality Day! The anniversary of the adoption of the 19th amendment that was passed in 1920 granting women the right to vote. Today we celebrate and show gratitude to all who have supported, fought and continue to fight for the equality of women. #womensequalityday #womensequalrights #honorherservice #empowerherfuture #womenveterans
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Sergeant Nicole Gee enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2017 and was later assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 24, where she provided maintenance on ground electronics transmission systems. Sgt. Gee deployed to Afghanistan in support of the Afghanistan withdrawal. There, she served on a Female Engagement Team, to facilitate evacuation support for Afghan women and children. Sgt. Nicole Gee, 23, was killed in a suicide attack along with 12 other service members. Less than a week prior to her death, Sgt. Gee made a social media post of her caring for an Afghan infant in which she remarked: “I love my job”. During her Memorial service, Sgt. Harrison, a close friend of Sgt. Gee, remarked, “She lost her life so others may live and without a doubt, she died proud. Proud of who she was, proud of what she was doing and proud to be a United States Marine.” Sgt. Gee’s actions in addition to the actions of Sgt. Rosario Pichardo, and that of the other servicewomen working in the screening of female evacuees saved, on estimation, over 124,000 lives. #honorthefallen #honorherservice
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After her graduation, in 2014, Sergeant Johanny Rosario Pichardo enlisted in the Marines and served with the Naval Amphibious Force, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade Pichardo was assigned to assist in the Afghanistan evacuation efforts. Immediately upon arriving in Kabul, Sgt. Rosario-Pichardo volunteered to work a security assignment that only women could do in Afghanistan – screen the women and children attempting to flee the country. Pichardo lost her life assisting two Afghan women who were being trampled by the pack of people outside the airport gates, when a suicide bomber detonated his explosive belt. Sgt. Rosario Pichardo, 25, was killed, along with 12 other American service members, and 169 Afghan civilians in the initial blast and the gunfire that followed. Pichardo’s commanding officer, Capt. Pascal DeMeo, remembers Pichardo’s final words before she attempted to help the women on the ground- “They need me, sir.” It is estimated that her actions and the actions of the other servicewomen working in the screening of female evacuees saved, over 124,000 lives. #honorthefallen #honorherservice
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