The YWCA Northern New Jersey (YWCANNJ) will celebrate champions of women’s empowerment, equality, and social justice, when the nonprofit hosts its annual “Walking the Talk” Gala, emceed by WPIX News Anchor Venessa Freeman.
Tickets are on sale now for the event, which takes place 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Westmount Country Club in Woodland Park. The proceeds benefit YWCANNJ’s essential programs that support communities across northern New Jersey.
First Lady Tammy Murphy, along with four other honorees, will be recognized for the impact they have made in advancing gender and racial equity. The other honorees include:
- Dee C. Marshall CEO of Diverse and Engaged
- Dorothy Kahlau, Director of the Women in Business program at Valley Bank
- Reginald Bledsoe, Director of the Essex County Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs
- Sabeen Masih, Senior Vice President of Capital Impact Group
“We are thrilled to recognize First Lady Tammy Murphy and all of the incredible honorees at this year’s ‘Walking the Talk’ Gala,” said YWCANNJ CEO Helen Archontou. “Their unwavering commitment to women’s empowerment, equality, and social justice embodies the spirit of YWCANNJ’s mission.”
To learn more about the honorees, or to purchase tickets to attend the gala, go to the YWCANNJ’s website here.
About YWCA Northern New Jersey
For over a century, YWCA Northern New Jersey has improved the lives of thousands of women, girls, and families and is on the forefront of the fight against gender and racial discrimination. YWCANNJ works to build more just and inclusive communities through programs for women and girls, and racism training, and policy advocacy. The organization also operates healingSPACE, Bergen County’s only Sexual Violence Resource Center, and provides year-round childcare, and senior wellness programs.
