On October 4^th, The Center for Women dedicated its new home at 129 Cannon Street to the memory of Countess Alicia Spaulding Paolozzi. A capital grant from the Spaulding Paolozzi Foundation made the move to larger headquarters possible. The Countess Alicia Spaulding Paolozzi, who died in 2002, was an American married to an Italian Count. She was on the winning women’s team of the Tour de France in 1958 and an avid and early supporter of Spoleto USA . She also worked extensively with the United Nations Women’s Development Program.  

Executive Director of the Center for Women, Jennet Robinson Alterman, announced the dedication saying, “It is most appropriate that the Center for Women memorialize Countess Paolozzi whose legacy gives voice to the belief that within every woman lives a heart of greatness and the soul of an adventurer.” Joseph P. Riley, Mayor of the City of Charleston , who knew “the Countess” commented, “The Center for Women is a gift to the community. It has done remarkable work these last years. The Countess Paolozzi would have been profoundly pleased with the center. She was a vibrant, energetic woman who recognized and gave unselfishly to women’s and children’s causes”.    

The Center for Women helps women in the Lowcountry succeed personally and professionally every day. For more information about programs and services, visit www.c4women.org. 

Help us build a beautiful brick walkway at the Center for Women’s location at 129 Cannon Street. Purchase a commemorative brick for $129.00 and secure a permanent marker at our entrance.    

There are so many wonderful ways to recognize a loved one or indicate your support for women and the work we do. You can purchase a brick in memory, or in honor of, a beloved Mother, Aunt, Sister, Daughter, or Friend. Your business might purchase a brick with an inscription such as “We (Company name) is a proud supporter of the Center for Women”. Be creative and come up with your own wording that has significance and meaning for you. Bricks may be inscribed with 3 lines of up to 18 characters & spaces each. Order online or print a form.  

All brick donations are tax-deductible and we will send you a receipt. Additionally, an acknowledgement of your gift in the form of a certificate will be sent to any person of your choosing.  

A commemorative brick makes a wonderful, unique holiday gift for family members and friends who are hard to buy for!