City Of Louisville: Metro Council Shares Plans To Honor Women's History Month

Louisville KY

04 March, 2022

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Press release from the City of Louisville: March 04, 2022 Call the LOU HEALTH helpline 502-912-8598.  Look for this logo in the lower right corner on every page and click it. Women's Caucus hosting diaper drive throughout month of March Women's Caucus hosting diaper drive throughout month of March Louisville – Metro Council members acknowledged Women's History Month during the Metro Council Meeting on Thursday, March 3. Louisville – Metro Council members acknowledged Women's History Month during the Metro Council Meeting on Thursday, March 3. The month of March is designated to celebrate the vital role of women in American history and to recognize their continued contributions that make this country a better place for everyone. The month of March is designated to celebrate the vital role of women in American history and to recognize their continued contributions that make this country a better place for everyone. Metro Council will celebrate Women's History Month with events and projects aimed to honor and support women. And Council members are encouraging their communities to get involved. Metro Council will celebrate Women's History Month with events and projects aimed to honor and support women. And Council members are encouraging their communities to get involved. Metro Council Diaper Drive Metro Council Diaper Drive Councilwoman Cassie Chambers Armstrong (D-8) and Councilwoman Paula McCraney (D-7), who co-chair the Metro Council Women's Caucus, announced on Thursday that the Caucus would be hosting a diaper drive during the month of March. Councilwoman Cassie Chambers Armstrong (D-8) and Councilwoman Paula McCraney (D-7), who co-chair the Metro Council Women's Caucus, announced on Thursday that the Caucus would be hosting a diaper drive during the month of March. Louisville's Office for Women states that one in three families lack adequate resources to buy diapers, and it is often an overwhelming burden that lands on women. Louisville's Office for Women states that one in three families lack adequate resources to buy diapers, and it is often an overwhelming burden that lands on women. "We didn't want to just talk about supporting women, we wanted to do something that would provide some immediate relief," said Councilwoman Chambers Armstrong. "Daycares require that diapers are sent with a child. Without diapers, many women simply can't afford to send their children to daycare, and that can limit their ability to participate in the workforce. Hopefully this diaper driver will shed light on the problem and help inspire solutions." "We didn't want to just talk about supporting women, we wanted to do something that would provide some immediate relief," said Councilwoman Chambers Armstrong. "Daycares require that diapers are sent with a child. Without diapers, many women simply can't afford to send their children to daycare, and that can limit their ability to participate in the workforce. Hopefully this diaper driver will shed light on the problem and help inspire solutions." There will be a red bin in the First Floor Lobby of City Hall, where anyone can drop off packages of new diapers. The St. Bernadette Diaper Bank will be coordinating the diaper drive and distributing the donations. There will be a red bin in the First Floor Lobby of City Hall, where anyone can drop off packages of new diapers. The St. Bernadette Diaper Bank will be coordinating the diaper drive and distributing the donations. The Women's Caucus will host a press event next week to officially launch the project. The Women's Caucus will host a press event next week to officially launch the project. Women's Caucus Special Meeting Women's Caucus Special Meeting As part of the Women's History Month celebrations, the Women's Caucus will also host a special meeting on Thursday, March 17, at 2:00 p.m. As part of the Women's History Month celebrations, the Women's Caucus will also host a special meeting on Thursday, March 17, at 2:00 p.m. Council members are invited to recognize women that influenced their personal or professional lives. The Caucus also encourages members to honor women making an impact in their districts. "I am a product of the hard work, courage and sacrifice of trailblazing women in history who paved the way for me to serve on the Metro Council and have a seat at the table of corporations and boards," said Councilwoman McCraney. "That is why it's important to honor women every day, and especially during Woman's History Month. I look forward to hearing from my colleagues and our special guests about the women who have inspired them. Hopefully, their stories will inspire others to recognize and celebrate the incredible women in their lives." The meeting will stream live on the Women's Caucus Facebook page. More information about how to attend in person will be released closer to the event. Enter required fields How do you want to be reminded? (Street Sweeping requires at least an email) Reminders are sent on the Sunday before and the Friday of your Junk Set Out date. * is required. By subscribing to this reminder service you agree to the Terms of Use. To unsubscribe go to Gov Delivery. Enter your address and MyLouisville will find nearby city services in the following categories: Find your garbage, recycling, yard waste and large-item set-out dates. Sign up for large-item set out and street sweeping reminders by email and text! No form has been selected. Popular Pages Popular Tools This press release was produced by the City of Louisville. The views expressed here are the author's own.