“RaisingWomen” Event Covered by the LI Herald

The LI Herald has published a recap of our “RaisingVoices, RaisingWomen” event on January 20. “Local female leaders joined children at Turn of the Corkscrew Books and Wine on Jan. 20 to recognize other strong women who have inspired them. Raising Voices USA, a Rockville Centre-based network of community members …

Anti-Racism Project featured in LI Herald

The Anti-Racism Project, founded by RVUSA members,  and was featured on LIHerald.com in its first year – our thanks to writer Ben Strack for spreading the word about this important project! Read the article › Learn more about the Anti-Racism Project ›

RVUSA Response to Florida’s School Shooting and What to Do Next

After yet another senseless shooting, we at Raising Voices are turning our anger and pain into action. Thoughts and prayers are not enough – they never were. The innocent lives lost at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, were not the first, and sadly, will not be the last. It’s time to force our legislators to act – we’re failing our children and ourselves.

Beyond #MeToo event covered in LI Herald

RVC organization hosts panel discussion to look beyond the #MeToo movement

Kathleen Baxley, Rockville Centre’s deputy mayor, discussed how she has made a difference in the community during a “Beyond #MeToo” event hosted by Raising Voices at Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth on Jan. 31.

Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen told the dozens of women in the crowd not to underestimate themselves.