Institution:
 
Kentucky State University

Title:


Kentucky Women Called to Action: A Gathering of Women

Target Audience:

Kentucky women from resource-limited communities and neighborhoods who want to learn how to take that first step toward getting involved in their communities.
Funding Source(s):
Organizational members of the coalition including American Association of University Women, League of Women Voters, Homemakers Clubs, Kentucky Commission of Women, Area Health Education Centers.
Program Description:
A coalition of statewide women’s organizations was formed to address the status of women in terms of educational, economic well-being, and health access. Ongoing regional conferences provide educational workshops, access to resources, and networking.
Level:
Basic
Program Support Material/Resources:
Kentucky Commission on Women Fact Sheet on Economic Status of Kentucky Women
Research Brief from Institute for Women’s Policy Research, 2000
Participant Handouts
Impact Highlights:
Anecdotal reports indicate participants have gotten involved in voter registration, get-out-the-vote campaigns, and local community-based activities. Mail and telephone surveys are being conducted this summer to assess other impacts. The coalition continues to work together to plan future conferences as well as share information and resources among their respective organizations.
Program Contact:
Gae Broadwater, State Specialist for Community and Economic Development, 400 East Main Street, Frankfort, KY, Phone: 502-597-6325, Fax: 502-597-5933, email: gbroadwater@gwmail.kysu.edu