Hamilton County Commission on Women & Girls

**HELP SPREAD THE WORD!** 2024-2025 Applications are now open! It's that time of year again! The Hamilton County Commission on Women & Girls (Hamilton County, Ohio) is once again looking for interested candidates to apply to serve as a member of the Commission for the 2024-2025 term. We are looking to appoint 10 women and 10 high school girls to serve at this time. Each year, Commission members meet monthly to research and learn about the current and most pressing needs and gaps of service for women, girls, and other marginalized communities in Hamilton County. Their term will conclude with a presentation of their recommendations of ways that the County and other local stakeholders can work together to address those needs, to the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners. This opportunity offers women and girls to learn more about their community and drive real and impactful policy change. Through this experience, they will practice listening, learning from one another, collaborating with community partners, developing their leadership skills, and providing & receiving mentorship. By ensuring their voices are included "at the table," the Commission on Women & Girls continues to strive to build a more equitable and thriving community for us all. Please visit our website to learn more, and as indicated on the application, please send all applications directly to the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners (address found on application) who will process your application.  

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**ATTENTION all High School girls living in Hamilton County Ohio….the 2024-2025 Applications to serve as a member of the #hamiltoncountyohio Commission on Women & Girls are being accepted until 6/30/24! Are you interested in learning more about your community and driving real and impactful equitable policy change?! The Hamilton County Commission on Women & Girls (Hamilton County, Ohio) is once again looking for interested candidates to apply to serve as a member of the Commission for the 2024-2025 term. We are looking to appoint 10 women and 10 high school girls to serve at this time. Each year, Commission members meet monthly to research and learn about the current and most pressing needs and gaps of service for women, girls, and other marginalized communities in Hamilton County. Their term will conclude with a presentation of their recommendations of ways that the County and other local stakeholders can work together to address those needs, to the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners. Through this experience, they will practice listening, learning from one another, collaborating with community partners, developing their leadership skills, and providing & receiving mentorship. By ensuring their voices are included “at the table,” the Hamilton County Commission on Women & Girls continues to strive to build a more equitable and thriving community for us all! Please visit our website to learn more or apply her: https://bit.ly/3zfKDOm As indicated, please send all applications directly to the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners (address found on application) who will process your application. Thanks for helping us spread the word!

Join us for Hamilton County Women’s Empowerment Day on May 14 from 10am-3pm at the Community Action Agency (1740 Langdon Farm). Over 20 different providers will be there offering social and health services to help women in the community!

Meet Randi, Courtney and Awa. They are three of the adult members returning to the Hamilton County Commission on Women & Girls for another one-year term after serving on the 2022-2023 Commission. When asked about their experience on the HCCWG so far, they said, Randi: "I’m looking forward to working with the new and returning members to move our initiatives forward and help make Hamilton County a safer and more welcoming place for women and girls." Courtney: “Being on the Commission has been a true privilege, and I am grateful for the chance to contribute to meaningful initiatives that empower and uplift our community. This year, I'm thrilled to continue fostering positive change and driving impactful projects that promote equality, safety, and well-being for all women and girls in our county." Join us in welcoming Randi, Courtney and Awa to HCCWG!

Meet Alex, Kali, and Catherine! They are three of the new student members serving on the 2023-2024 Hamilton County Commission on Women & Girls. When asked why they want to serve on HCCWG, they said, Alex: "The reason I want to serve is so I can learn more about my local government. I'm also looking forward to help make a difference in my community." Kali: "I want to serve for networking opportunities. I would also like to serve to try and help make more opportunities be presented to girls in Hamilton County." Catherine: "The reason I want to join the commission is because it will allow me to put my passions into action, in order to make an impact on my community. I want to empower all women and girls to raise their voices and unite together to combat injustice." Join us in welcoming Alex, Kali, and Catherine to HCCWG!

Meet Val, Jenny and Jill. They are three of the adult members returing to the Hamilton County Commisison on Women & Girls for another one-year term after serving on the 2022-2023 Commission. When asked about their experience on the HCCWG so far, they said, Val: "My experience with the commission has helped me build my confidence as a woman of color and an immigrant. I am learning and sharing my experiences and struggles with a fantastic group of women. It feels powerful to be in a room where we can have a voice equally and not be underestimated due to gender, color, or nationality." Jenny: "As a mom, it's been astonishing hearing how the girls on our commission are navigating this complex world. They are so brave and inspiring." Jill: "We cannot program our way out of our deep-seated community issues like pay inequity. We must advocate for policy change. The Commission brings a powerful group of women and girls together to create a unified voice for removing barriers that stand in the way of women and girls from achieving their highest level of success, health and well-being." Join us in welcoming Val, Jenny and Jill to HCCWG!

Meet Morgan and Annie! They are two of the new student members serving on the 2023-2024 Hamilton County Commission on Women & Girls. When asked why they want to serve on HCCWG, they said, Morgan: "I'm interested in serving because I see this as an opportunity to contribute to something that impacts me both now and in the future. Being a part of a group of women helping me learn and experience life in ways I never thought was possible is empowering... I hope to pass along what I learn from all participants to other young girls one day." Annie: "I am excited to work to eliminate gender inequality and expand access to information and resources to the women of Hamilton County." Join us in welcoming Morgan and Annie to HCCWG!

Meet Gayla, Norah, and Samantha! They are three of the new student members serving on the 2023-2024 Hamilton County Commission on Women & Girls. When asked why they want to serve on HCCWG, they said, Gayla: "I want to serve to learn and advocate for other women in any field to show them that being a woman or fem-presenting shouldn't be the limiter." Norah: "For young adults under 18, there are few ways to share our opinions with the goverment. I'm excited that Hamilton County has created a space for girls to have a voice on today's matters." Samantha: "I want to serve on the HCCWG because I want to contribute to the effort to find ways to address gender inequality, especially for women and girls of color and from underserved communities. The opportunity to serve on the Commission is a rare occasion when young women can be heard by our leaders, and I am excited to be part of it." Join us in welcoming Gayla, Norah, and Samantha to HCCWG!