Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) August 27, 2006

Speaking of Women’s Health, a daylong event focusing on women’s health, well-being and personal safety, has announced that they are now accepting applications for the 2006 Speaking of Women’s Health community investment grants and honoree nominations. The investment grant award winners and honorees will be denoted at the Speaking of Women’s Health conference on Dec. 9 at the North Raleigh Hilton. Nominations for grants are callable by Sept. 1 and honoree nominations are due by Sept. 20

Local noncommercial organizations that school women or heighten the quality of women’s health, well-being and ad hominem safety are boosted to utilize for the investment grants. Funds for start-up organizations will not be allocated. To apply, visit the Speaking of Women’s Health web site at www.swhRaleigh.com.

Honoree nominations should reflect someone who has enhanced the quality of life in the local community through efforts in women’s health, well-being and personal safety. Nominations, including the nominee’s name, address, occupation, nonrecreational affiliations and a description of why she should be honoured by Speaking of Women’s Health, must be sent out to: Tobi Bowen, Resources for Seniors, Inc., 1110 Navaho Drive, Suite 400, Raleigh, NC 27609

“The Community Investment Grant program enables us to further the Speaking of Women’s Health mission by awarding funds to worthwhile organizations,” said Erika Mangrum, co-chair of the event’s executive committee. “It is also a honor to recognize the accomplishments of special women as honorees. We are delighted to be competent to support those who render extraordinary services to the women of the Triangle.”

About Speaking of Women’s Health:

The National Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, whose mission is “to educate women to make informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety.” Founded in 1996, Speaking of Women’s Health ® (SWH) hosts more than 40 conferences and events across the country, schooling and authorising women in a pampering environment. The domestic foundation works with community hospitals and organizations at a grassroots level, and reinvests into localised women’s health through Community Investment Grants. SWH includes two Minority Health Programs – Universal Sisters and Hablando de la Salud de la Mujer; community events and education centers with loose health brochures in Wal-Mart stores comprehensive; and a weekly television show, Lifetime’s Speaking of Women’s Health. Please visit http://www.speakingofwomen’shealth.com or name 1-866-SWH-INFO for more information

Patty Briguglio

MMI Associates, Inc

7406-H Chapel Hill Road

Raleigh, NC 27607

(919) 233-6600 • (919) 233-0300 (fax)

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