Ron Benza: Helping to End Violence against Women and Children
Posted on 06. May, 2010 by SFWJ in Bay Area Spotlight
He’s a former “MadMen” adman who now helps prevent mad men. Once Ron Benza was a hard-charging Madison Avenue advertising executive like the guys in the popular AMC series.
Contributing to Our Communities: Decorative Painters Work Their Magic
Posted on 09. Apr, 2010 by SFWJ in Interior Design
Decorative painters are inspired by the causes they love, the need to give back, the creativity that is released through the act of giving, and the desire to connect to the larger community through their work. Here is an example of Decorative Painting in Action to support the San Francisco community.
Half the Sky: Join the CARE 2010 World Wide Celebration of International Women’s Day!
Posted on 28. Feb, 2010 by SFWJ in News Makers
On Thursday, March 4, 2010… Marisa Tomei, Maria Bello, India.Arie, Nicholas Kristof, Sheryl WuDunn and others will lead the largest International Women’s Day celebration on the planet!
Paul Ash: Ending Hunger in San Francisco!
Posted on 09. Feb, 2010 by SFWJ in Bay Area Spotlight
Paul Ash, Executive Director of the San Francisco Food Bank, describes the Potrero Hill facility as looking like Costco. Except for the solar panels. And the fact that the food here isn’t for sale. It’s free…
Farhana Huq: Creating Economic Opportunities for Women!
Posted on 23. Nov, 2009 by SFWJ in Bay Area Spotlight
Farhana Huq’s decision not to pursue a lucrative Wall Street career has made all the difference!
DeafHope Helps Victims of Domestic Abuse
Posted on 06. Nov, 2009 by SFWJ in Bay Area Spotlight
As a victim of domestic abuse, who do you call when you are Deaf? By Deborah Burstyn BAWJ Staff Writer Lavender-colored life-size silhouettes made of wood line the halls of DeafHope’s Oakland office like statues. Each one displays a photograph and hand-written epitaph for a deaf woman murdered by her partner, in some cases hearing [...]
Congrats Helen Waukazzo and Dr. Kathy Hull…
Posted on 30. Oct, 2009 by SFWJ in News Makers
Honored by CA First Lady Maria Schriver with 2009 Minerva Awards! Congratulations to San Francisco Bay Area residents
Congratulations to Julie Rems-Smario…a CNN Hero!
Posted on 14. Oct, 2009 by SFWJ in News Makers
Julie Rems-Smario, was honored as a 2007 CNN Hero for her work as Executive Director and co-founder of Oakland based, DeafHope.

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