FUNDRAISERS & EVENTS
Upcoming Fundraisers & Events
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HAPPY 35TH BIRTHDAY WRC!!!
2022 is WRC's 35th year of serving the community ... listening, helping, guiding, advocating, empowering, enriching, educating, caring, and lifting up women in our community.
“Words cannot express my appreciation for your heart of compassion and willingness to provide direction and assistance during my time of need." ~ Liz B.
To help kick-off our 35th year, we are challenging 35 people to show their support with a Birthday Pledge of just $35 per month .. that's only $1.15 per day! If you would like to participate in WRC's Birthday Challenge Pledge CLICK HERE TO DONATE VIA PAYPAL, enter $35 as your donation amount, check the box beside "make this a monthly donation", type Happy Birthday WRC in the memo section. Those who accept the challenge will receive special recognition and a very cool WRC swag Bag.
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ART IN THE PARK - April 30, 2022
We are so excited to announce that the artist registration is now live for our 2022 Art in the Park event to benefit WRC!!!
The Artist Registration fee is $35 and can be paid in person, mailed directly to WRC, PO BOX 1608, Hickory, NC 28603. CLICK HERE for a copy of the Artist Registration Form which also includes a link to conveniently pay your registration fee via PayPal (type "Artist Registration" in the memo section).
We will continue to add more information in the coming months regarding event information, sponsorships, and other links.
For more information call the Center at 828.322.6333
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CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR UPDATES!
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Past Fundraiser Events
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CLICK HERE TO DONATE VIA PAYPAL If you would like to participate in WRC's 35th Birthday Challenge Pledge, enter $35 as your donation amount, check the box beside "make this a monthly donation", type Happy Birthday WRC in the memo section.
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FREE! CARDMAKING EVENT - EVENT WAS CANCELLED
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"Keeping Safe and Starting Over" Workshop was held at WRC on Tues, Nov. 9, 2021
This was the first in a five-session series workshop presented by First Citizens Bank over the next few months.
The workshops are open for anyone who wants to learn more about financial abuse, what they can do to protect themselves, and how to budget for self-sufficiency. All attendees are kept confidential.
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WINE TO WOMENADE - WAS HELD ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2021
~A girls night for a good cause~
This event was held at Cafe Rule & Wine Bar in Hickory. All proceeds went directly into WRC's Womenade fund, which assists women experiencing temperory setbacks or unexpected hardships.
Click here for details on our Womenade Financial Assistance program.
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ART IN THE PARK - WAS HELD ON SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2021
On Saturday, May 22, 2021, Women’s Resource Center hosted will host Art in the Park. This inaugural event was held in the Ivey Arboretum/Sally Fox Park in Hickory- where the Women’s Resource Center House is located.
Guests enjoyed a variety of local art, a silent auction, food trucks, live music and more!
This event was originally set for May 30, 2020 but had to be postponed twice due to the pandemic. In spite of all this, this event was a great success and will serve as our signature fundraising event in upcoming years.
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GIVING TUESDAY - December 1, 2020
(This section for additional past events is under construction )