Purse Thanks!

Over 400 Center for Women supporters came to the City Gallery on Thursday, April 24 for the 7th Annual Purse Auction. Monies raised will go to support CFW programs and services! Thanks to all of those who came to support this event and to all of our volunteers who so graciously donated their time and talents. See more pictures of the event>>

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:
Title Sponsor: First Federal
Media Sponsor: Skirt! Magazine
Catering Sponsor: Fork Fine Gourmet Catering & Events
Business Sponsors: Bluestein and Douglas, LLC, Charleston Cookie Company, Clawson and Staubes, LLC, and Event Dynamics
Friends of the CFW: A Spot In Time Photography, Ashley Hall, Cindy Cantore Photography, Firefly Vodka, and Weight Watchers SC
Special Thanks: AAA/All Occasions, Alterman Studios, Charleston Florist, The City Gallery at Waterfront Park, Gwynn's, and Saks Fifth Avenue

Congratulations to CFW Members!
Congratulations to the following CFW Members for being recognized as Charleston Regional Business Journal's Forty Under 40:
Amanda Bunting Comen, Center for Women
Jennifer DeWitt, Lowcountry Manufacturer's Council
Kendra Haskins, Kendra Haskins Design
Leslie Haywood, Charmed Life Products
Tiffany Jonas, Aio Design
Jeremy Ross, Ross Printing

Congratulations to CFW Business Member Natalie Parker Bluestein, Bluestein and Douglas, LLC for being honored as one of the Girl Scout of Eastern SC's Women of Distinction!

Special Event

The Wedding Machine
Lecture, Book Signing & Reception
“Carrying One Another's Burdens” - A lecture about enduring female friendships. Talk will begin at 6:30 p.m. Copies of all of Beth’s books will be available for sale by Barnes and Noble including Adelaide Piper and Grace at Low Tide. Only books purchased at this event will be signed by the author. FREE parking at 30 Bee Street. Light refreshments provided.
Thursday, May 1 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | FREE

Brown Bag Lunch Series at Noon

Emotional Intelligence in Children
How to use your Child’s Challenging/Defiant Behaviors as Positive Teaching Moments to Promote Emotional Growth and Development. Risa Mason, Psy.D 
Thursday, May 8 | FREE

What in the World Are Your Kids Doing Online?
Do you often wonder what your children are doing on that cell phone or computer? Susan Shankle, MSW, co-author of What in the World Are Your Kids Doing Online? will answer all your pressing questions.
Thursday, May 15 | FREE  

Registration required. Call (843) 763-7333 or email.

Corporate Sponsor: Mass Mutual
Media Sponsor: The Little Black Book for every busy woman

Legal Clinic

Bankruptcy Law
R. Michael Drose, Esq. In cooperation with The SC Bar Pro Bono Program. Registration required. Call (843) 763-7333 or email.
Tuesday, May 13 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | FREE

Support Group

Positive Life Coaching Group
This structured 7-week group will focus on creating, clarifying, and reaching goals in a focused and positive manner. Receive motivation, guidance, support, and empowerment to achieve! Facilitated by Sonya Easterling, MA, LPCS and Solange Swafford, LISW. Registration required: $35 CFW Members | $45 Non Members.
Mondays, May 19 - June 30 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Entrepreneurial Woman Series

Women in the Business of Art
Learn what you need to do to promote, exhibit and sell your art work. A noted artist and a successful gallery owner will discuss how they achieved success in the art world. Mary Edna Fraser, Artist and Yvonne Pickering Carter, Cornelia Gallery. Registration required: $20 CFW Members | $25 Non-Members.
Tuesday, May 20 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Title Sponsor: SunTrust
Business Sponsor: Legacy Wealth Management Group
Media Sponsor: Charleston Regional Business Journal

You Can Do It Series

Health, Wealth and the Guts to Go For It!
with April Goyer, President, Avancez. Get healthy; find the guts to change; you create your own destiny. Registration required: $25 CFW Members | $35 Non-Members.
Thursday, May 22 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Corporate Sponsor: Prudential Financial
Business Sponsor: Relax The Back

CFW Business Member Profiles
We appreciate the support of our Business Members. Please show them your support! Learn more>>.

Warnaar Writing Services
Warnaar Writing Services provides services to meet all your business writing needs and specializes in creating résumés that get interviews.  Virtual admin services are now offered as well.
Dawn Warnaar, MBA/HRM, Owner
(843) 813-0248
www.warnaarwriting.com

Vivid 2 and Co
Vivid 2 and Co provides academic curriculum combined with applied experience to deliver the needed support, resources, and accountability for nascent entrepreneurs (start-ups) and small to medium enterprises. All programs are supervised by distinguished professors of entrepreneurship and delivered by leading experts. Programs are affordable, practical, and executable. Contact Virginia Hinnant at virginia@vivid2andco.com or (843) 412-1960.

BB Enterprises
BB Enterprises builds houses on your lot or one they find for you under the name Blue Heron Commons. In today's market an agent has to be very diverse. The client that only can afford a home at 70,000 gets the same quality attention as the multi million dollar client whether they purchase a home, large tracts of land or commercial property.
Barbara Blue
Realtor, ABR, e-PRO
Weichert, Realtors Dean-Kelby
900 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Ste 103
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 881-6825
barbarasellscharleston.com

Parking
All events are held at the CFW unless otherwise noted. The CFW is located between President St and Ashley Ave at 129 Cannon St. Look for us on the right hand side and our sign will be visible in front. Evening (after 5pm) and weekend parking is FREE at 30 Bee St - the MUSC Student Health Building. Daytime parking can be found on the street or MUSC Lot G on President St between Bee and Jonathan Lucas/Doughty Streets. This is a paid lot and we do not validate. CARTA bus routes 30, 31, and 301 serve the CFW. For a map and parking information click here.