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Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City – Grants Awards Luncheon

The Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City hosted its 18th Annual Grants Awards Luncheon on December 3rd at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center Hotel.  Grants were awarded to 19 local agencies for programs benefiting women and girls in Our Town.  Kanyere Eaton was the keynote speaker.  Amy Davis, Sherri Wattenbarger and Carrie Doctor-Hartman served as luncheon co-chairmen.  A Patrons’ Party was held on December 2nd at The PrivateBank.

Also featured in the February 5th issue of The Independent Magazine
Photo Credit: Laura Fitzgibbons


1Steve Kraske, emcee; with Kanyere Eaton, keynote speaker

2Julie Smith, Jennifer Ingraham, Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City board president; Dawn Oliver, Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City; and Marga Spangler

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Maria Tapia-Belsito, Dee Evans, Kanyere Eaton, keynote speaker; Mary Estrada, Kate Marshall, and Anab Abdulahi

 

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