LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Sept. 13, 2016) – The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas will host its 18th annual Power of the Purse luncheon Friday, Sept. 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Marriott Downtown Ballroom in Little Rock. Jessica
Screening of The Empowerment Project
On March 8, WFA’s Northwest Arkansas Advisory Council hosted a screening of “The Empowerment Project” on the University of Arkansas campus and asked folks “What could we accomplish if we weren’t afraid to fail”?
Power of the Purse: The Empowerment Project
Join us for an evening with the directors of The Empowerment Project, a film that challenges all of us to ask ourselves – “What would you do if you weren’t afraid to fail?” The WFA’s Northwest Arkansas Council will host a screening of the film followed by a Q&A with the directors themselves. A silent auction will kick-off the evening and feature hand-painted purses designed by local artists. Proceeds will allow all 8th grade girls in NWA to see this impactful film.
2015 Power of the Purse Speaker
Carla Harris is a Vice Chairman, Global Wealth Management, Managing Director and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley. Ms. Harris has extensive industry experiences in the technology, media, retail, telecommunications, transportation, industrial, and healthcare sectors. In August 2013, Carla Harris was appointed by President Barack
2015 Woman of the Year in Philanthropy
We’re proud to announce that Denise Garner will be honored as the 2015 Woman of the Year in Philanthropy at the 17th annual Power of the Purse luncheon on Wednesday, September 30. In 2011, Denise founded FeedFayetteville.org, whose mission is