honors a woman who is enrolled in a university degree program, i.e., Bachelor, Master or Doctorate program and
- shows effort toward scholarship
- has done volunteer work in the community and/or school
- has financial need
The winner of the VIRGINIA WAGNER EDUCATIONAL GRANT is Tiffany Tewes . Returning to
Congratulations Tiffany!
The second winner of the VIRGINIA WAGNER EDUCATIONAL GRANT of $500 is Rebecca Wilson. Rebecca is attending
Congratulations Rebecca!
VIOLET RICHARDSON AWARD... The Soroptimist RUBY Award for Women Helping Women, honors women who, through their professional or personal efforts, are making extraordinary differences in the lives of women or girls. The winner of the RUBY AWARD for WOMEN HELPING WOMEN is Mary Fodell. Mary is the Founder of Full Circle Upscale Resale Shop in Grosse Pointe Park. The mission of Full Circle is to foster a sense of self worth and independence in young adults with special needs by providing them with opportunities to function productively in a retail environment. This has been accomplished by the establishment of a retail business that sells upscale, gently used clothing at affordable prices. This retail business provides social interaction, job training and work experience for young adults with special needs and gives them an opportunity to work in their community. Congratulations Mary!
recognizes and honors a young woman, 14 -17 years, for volunteer activities in her community. She has demonstrated initiataive in both identifying a problem and trying to solve it. She is committed to making the world a better place.
Simone Arora, this year's VIOLET RICHARDSON AWARD winner is an 11th grader at Grosse Pointe South High School. Her volunteer activities focus on working with Detroit Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS). She is also very interested in the environment and serves on the National Environmental Board. Simone intends to pursue a degree in medicine and become apediatrician. Congratulations Simone!
