Black Maternal Health Spring 2024

On April 14, 2024   /   Healthcare, Recent News  
Black Maternal Health Spring 2024

The Black Mamas Matter Alliance‚ a partnership project since 2013 between the Center for Reproductive Rights and SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective‚ is a national network of Black women-led and Black-led organizations and professionals working across the spectrum of maternal and reproductive health. During Black Maternal Health Week, supporters can engage with local events — some virtual — hosted by the organizations and partners in the Alliance, or support Black-led birth and reproductive justice efforts locally. Southern Birth Justice Network‚ based in Miami Beach‚ is running Florida events. Visit SouthernBirthJustice.org and its Facebook page for more information.

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Voter Services Needs Team Leaders

On April 14, 2024   /   Recent News, Voter Services  
Voter Services Needs Team Leaders

VOTER SERVICES NEEDS TEAM LEADERS By Phyllis Applebaum‚ Voter Services Chair  We are in an important election year‚ and the League of Women Voters wants as many people to vote as possible.  However, we know many aren’t ready to vote. Many who traditionally vote by mail don’t realize their privileges now expire at the end of every even year. Many have yet to reapply. Also, the state has purged 1 million voters from the Florida voter rolls in 2023 — and some were removed in error. In other cases, people moved and have yet to update their voter registrations. We want to help people to check their voter information to be sure it is correct and up-to-date. That is why we send teams of people out to senior facilities, fairs and schools. That is also why we need Team Leaders since we can’t go out without them! What is a Team

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IN MEMORIAM: Ellen Galkin

On April 14, 2024   /   Member Services, Recent News  
IN MEMORIAM: Ellen Galkin

We were sad to learn of the passing of LWVPBC member Ellen Galkin in February. She was a long-time member, donor and supporter of the work of the League and believed in our mission. We share with her loved ones in the loss of such a kind, dedicated, compassionate person. She is missed. This obituary was published March 12 by The New York Times. Ellen Sanders Galkin, a lifelong, passionate advocate for nursing and the personal, professional and political rights of women, died peacefully in New York City, February 29, 2024, at age 81, after undergoing treatment for lung cancer. Ellen earned her RN degree from Mt. Sinai Hospital School of Nursing in 1963, and later a BS from Marymount Manhattan College and an MBA from Columbia. After over a decade of clinical practice in Manhattan, Ellen transitioned to and excelled at collective bargaining and policy development for nursing. She managed

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Ted and Trudy Winsberg- Green Cay Phase 2 Groundbreaking

On March 23, 2024   /   Recent News  
Ted and Trudy Winsberg- Green Cay Phase 2 Groundbreaking

Ted and Trudy Winsberg, two of our most loyal and generous League members, have been recognized for one of their many contributions to the League and the Palm Beach County community. (reprinted from the newsletter of Palm Beach County District 4 Commissioner Marci Woodward) Palm Beach County recently held a groundbreaking for Green Cay Phase 2! This remarkable project will soon bring a breathtaking nature park, a state-of-the-art water purification facility, and a brand-new learning center to Palm Beach County. We owe a big thank you to Ted and Trudy Winsberg for their foresight in selling this land to the county. Their former green pepper farm is well on its way to becoming a true treasure for our community! For those who haven’t already visited Green Cay Nature Center and Wetlands (12800 Hagen Ranch Rd, Boynton Beach) it’s a hidden gem you don’t want to miss! The facility pumps approximately

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Join us for a Repro Rights rally in Orlando

On March 18, 2024   /   Healthcare, Recent News  
Join us for a Repro Rights rally in Orlando

Join the League of Women Voters. Free rally in Orlando. Ride for Repro Rights. Protect reproductive freedom in Florida. Stop the government six-week abortion ban. Lake Eola, Orlando, Noon to 2 PM, Saturday, April 13th. Meet at 8AM- Palm Beach Gardens. $60 per person includes round trip ride to rally. For more information: bethrosenberg3674@icloud.com

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Voter Services Upcoming Registration Events March-April 2024

On March 15, 2024   /   Recent News, Voter Services  
Voter Services Upcoming Registration Events March-April 2024

Check the League Calendar for more dates and information. Questions: Contact Voter Services: Pamela Maldonado, (305) 873-4239, maldonadopbc@gmail.com or Phyllis Applebaum, Voter Services Chair, voterservices@lwvpbc.org, 301-938-6973 Sat., Mar. 16, 9-12 Village of Wellington – Special Needs and Inclusion Resource Fair Wellington Community Center, 12150 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington Thurs., March 28, 10-1 Cresthaven ALF 5100 Cresthaven Blvd, WPB 334215 Sat, Mar 30, 11-3; setup 9:30 (no earlier); no early departures All People’s Day Diversity Festival Pompey Park, 1101 NW 2nd St, Delray Beach 33444 INDOORS NEW – Wed, April 3, 10-1 The Atrium Boca 1080 NW 15th Street (Across from FAU) 561-750-7555 Wed., Apr. 3, 1 pm Silver Palm Place, Royal Palm Place, Paul Laurence Dunbar communities 906 17TH St, WPB, FL 33407 Sat., Apr. 6, 1-4 Hispanic Human Resources Council Fiesta de Primavera 1351 and 1427 S. Congress Ave., Palm Springs Mon., Apr. 8th, 6 pm ExtraordinaryCharities 2635 Old

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Young Leaguers Film Your Voting Story

On March 15, 2024   /   Recent News, Young Leaguers  
Young Leaguers Film Your Voting Story

Young Leaguers want to film while you tell your voting story By Ashley Cacicedo-Surdovel, Young Leaguers Chair We have 2 more new filming dates! We are accepting submissions until May 19th. We are excited to announce our latest GOTV initiative, “Why Vote 2024” — a campaign collecting voices that can reach our local community and beyond.  We are looking for volunteers to be filmed on short informational video topics. All segments will be 2 minutes or less. We hope that you can help us make this initiative a success. Please join us at one of the locations listed in the poster above. To RSVP, please contact youngleaguerspbc@gmail.com. If you cannot attend one of the film sessions, but would still like to participate, please reach out to YoungLeaguersPBC@gmail.com or contact (732) 757-9943 for the submission guidelines.

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James Patterson campaigns to fight book banning

On March 14, 2024   /   Recent News  
James Patterson campaigns to fight book banning

James Patterson donates $1M to campaign to fight book banning, other issues facing authors. This article was published Jan. 31 in ‘The Palm Beach Daily News’ and is reprinted here with permission. By Jodie Wagner, The Palm Beach Daily News Palm Beach resident James Patterson, an outspoken opponent of book removal efforts in Florida’s public schools, has joined a group of bestselling authors in supporting a new campaign to address the myriad issues facing authors today. Patterson and his wife, Sue, have committed $1 million toward a $10 million capacity-building campaign launched by the Authors Guild Foundation, a New York-based nonprofit that is the charitable and educational arm of The Authors Guild. The 12,000-member organization advocates for the rights of writers by supporting free speech, fair contracts and copyright protections. Money raised through the campaign will be used to meet immediate needs to increase staff to assist with legal services for authors and

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Fifth Solar Co-op in Palm Beach County to Launch.

On March 13, 2024   /   Recent News  

Solar Energy is good for the environment, good for the economy and good for the consumer. By Diane Marks A fifth Solar Co-op in Palm Beach County will start on April 9, and end in August.  The last Solar Co-op had 91 members.  Each member was interested in putting solar panels on their roof and cut their energy expenses.  By joining the Co-op, the members pick one installer who can cut the installation cost by 20 percent by virtue of having numerous installations.  Through 2024, there is a 30 percent income tax credit so this Co-op, too, can save 50 percent on the total cost of your solar installation. The state LWV has joined with Solar United Neighbors, a non-profit organization that has the technical knowledge to explain solar to the community and handle questions co-op members have. The League of Women Voters has partnered with other energy-conscious organizations to

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