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large-scale mosaic for new YWCA facility

The YWCA of Western Wayne County partnered with Project S.N.A.P. to create a large-scale mosaic for permanent displayed in the lobby of the new YWCA facility on Michigan Ave. in Inkster. It is comprised of more than 2,000 drawings contributed by community children and adults and assembled into a beautiful work of art with a message.

The project was launched in December 2010 at the Women of Achievement Luncheon and attendees contributed the first drawings, expressing what the YWCA-WWC is all about, “Helping Women and their families achieve their dreams – Imagine the possibilities!”

The mosaic will be unveiled at this year's event and a video highlighting this unique project will be shown. Attendees will have the opportunity to view the mosaic up close and find their drawing. Participants will also be able to go online and locate their picture using an interactive website - http://www.projectsnap.org/ywca.

The YWCA is grateful for Project S.N.A.P.'s coordination and DTE Energy's generous sponsorship of the Mosaic. Posters and note cards of the Mosaic are available for purchase. Call Marlyne Musleh at the YWCA, 313-561-4110 x 1 or mmusleh@ywca-wwc.org.

An Enduring Tradition – Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women

The YWCA of Western Wayne County is proud to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon. This year’s special celebration takes place at The Henry (Formerly Ritz Carlton) in Dearborn on Friday, December 2, 2011 at 12:00 p.m.

The YWCA Women of Achievement Award Luncheon magnifies the mission of the YWCA by empowering women and eliminating racism through the rich history of many outstanding women who have been recognized and honored by the community for their contributions.

The Keynote speaker will be Federal Prosecutor, Barbara McQuade. Barbara L. McQuade is the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan. She was appointed by President Barack Obama, and began serving on January 4, 2010. Before becoming U.S. Attorney, McQuade served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Detroit for 12 years. She was Deputy Chief of the National Security Unit, where she prosecuted cases involving terrorism financing, foreign agents, export violations, and threats. During her career as a federal prosecutor, McQuade has also prosecuted cases involving violent crime, fraud, narcotics, racketeering, and cybercrime. Born in Detroit, McQuade is a 1987 graduate of the University of Michigan and a 1991 graduate of the University of Michigan Law School.

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