About Women in Motion
Women in Motion of High Point is a volunteer-led initiative of the High Point Community Foundation formed to enable women, and men, to combine charitable donations and provide significant grants focused on the critical needs of women, children and families living in the greater High Point community, including Archdale, Trinity, Thomasville and Jamestown. By supporting philanthropic activity and leveraging community collaboration through Women in Motion, we envision a community where women and girls:
- Have the knowledge, opportunity, and self-determination to be economically secure
- Have opportunity to pursue their dreams and achieve their full potential
- Learn about and experience the value of philanthropy and nonprofit leadership
MISSION
Women in Motion of High Point, a diverse group of women in the greater High Point community, will develop partnerships and programs that help women achieve independence and fulfillment.
VISION
Women in Motion will strengthen the greater High Point community by supporting its women with knowledge and resources to nurture their growth.
VALUES
- Open and respectful communication
- Diversity in race, social class, age, religion, culture, sexual orientation and other identities
- Informed, educated, innovative action, designed to have a positive, measurable impact on the lives of women and girls in the High Point area
- Collaboration among groups working to benefit women and girls
IMPACT STATEMENT
To help women and girls take the next step toward personal, economic, and professional success in life.
By supporting philanthropic activity and leveraging community collaboration, we envision a community where women and girls:
- Have the knowledge, opportunity, and self-determination to be economically secure
- Have opportunity to pursue their dreams and achieve their full potential
- Learn about and experience the value of philanthropy and nonprofit leadership
WHY GET INVOLVED
- You will learn about critical community needs and effective programs transforming innovative ideas into viable solutions.
- You will improve the lives of local women, children, and families with larger grants than most of us can afford individually.
- Your tax-deductible membership will be part of an all-supporter fund where annual expenses are kept to a bare minimum.
- You will be among hundreds of committed women who vote on where collective funds are donated.
FOUNDING DONORS
Kim Adcock, In Memory of Gwen Brayton
Laura Alamillo, In Honor of Martha Yarborough
Elizabeth Aldridge
Susan Allred, In Honor of Katherine Covington
Terry Aulbert
Dr. L’Tanya Joy Bailey, DDS, MS
Karen Barksdale
Michael & Stephanie Beaver
Betty Biaett
Beverly J. Biel, In Honor of Martha Yarborough
Katherine Norcross Bisagni
Rob & Donna Blakely
Joe & Allie Blosser
Holly Bovio
Edith W. Brady
Lisa Brayton, In Memory of Lynn Myers
Lisa Brayton, In Honor of Linda Myers
Lisa Brayton
Lisa Brayton, In Honor of Jennifer Hedrick, in memory of her mother Lynn Myers
Lisa Brayton, In Honor of Amanda Hedrick, in memory of her mother Lynn Myers
Lynn Brayton
Julian & Ann Busby
Christine Byrd
Bettie Calloway, In Honor of Katelyn Calloway
Emily Calloway
Katelyn Calloway
Wynn Calloway
Randy Carda, In Memory of Shirlee Carda, In Honor of her daughters Jessica & Alexa
Michelle Casey
Kira L. Chaloupka, In Honor of Martha Yarborough
Susan Chappell
Paula Comer
Alexandria’s Bistro & Catering / Alexandria Coombs
Paul & Barbara Coughlin
Moo Moo Councill
Katherine Covington
Cary Crawford, In Memory of Phoebe Harman
Iv & Leslie Clup
Susan Culp
Josetta Curry
Michael & Julie Delgaudio
Lynn Doernberg
Jane Dunbar
Sandy Dunbeck
Sandra Dunn
Beth Earnst
Angela Eddins
Mike & Deanne Ebel
Candy Fenn
Sandy & Elizabeth Finch
Carlvena Foster
The Car Wash Company, Blake Frazier, In Honor of Hope Frazier
Barbara Frye
Phillip Fulton, In Memory of Sandi Fulton
Debbie Furr
Ginger Gilley, In Honor of Martha Yarborough
Alison Harman, In Memory of Phoebe Harman
Patrick Harman, In Memory of Phoebe Norville Harman
Lisa Hawley
David Hayworth, In Memory of his mother, Myrtle Hayworth
Amanda Hedrick
Jennifer Hedrick
Jack Hendrix
AB & Grace Henley, In Honor of Martha Yarborough
Camille Higgins
Alyce Hill
Sara Hoffman, In Honor of Martha Yarborough
Bill Horney
Mary Howard, In Honor of Lisa Brayton and In Memory of her mom Gwen Brayton
Molly Howard
Nadine Howard, In Memory of James Howard
James Hudson, Jr., In Memory of my wife, Pat Hudson
Nancy Jenkins
Stephanie Johnson, In Honor of Tommy & Jeanette Langley
Martha C. Keel, In Honor of Martha Yarborough
Gayle Kearns
Janice Kubinski
Walter & Henrietta Lacyk
Bruce & Nancy Laney
William Laney, In Honor of Nancy Laney
Tommy Langley, In Honor of Jeanette Langley
Nikki Lee
Lenny Peters Foundation/Bethany Medical Center
Paul Lessard, In Honor of my mother, Dotty Lessard
Rhonda Lester
Barbara Lockett
Diana Lorber
Debbie B. Lumpkins
Jennifer Lynch
Lois & Wade Markham
Marsh Furniture
Betty Mayer, In Honor of Martha Yarborough
Kay Maynard
Ginny McDermott
Angela McGill
Emily Millis-Hiatt, In Loving Memory of my Mother, Jesse Millis
Alice Moore
Ms. Maid
Mary Lynn Moore
Linda Myers
Rena Norcross
Lauren Norris
Dr. Debbie Novak, In Honor of Martha Yarborough
Lee Bass Nunn
Linda O’Briant
Karen E. Odom
Eva Ogden
Rebecca S. Parrish, In Honor of Martha Yarborough
Rhonda Peeden, In Honor of my mother, Janet P. Shelton
Pinnacle Financial Partners
Margaret Penn
Michael & Jane Pirkl
Lisa Poplin
Robert Powell
Leah Price, In Honor of my mother, Ernestine L. Penry
Mariana Qubein
Jawn Scott
Sherri Scott, In Honor of my mom, Becky Phillips
Jeannie and Anthony Sedberry
Phyllis Shavitz
Carolyn M. Shaw, In Honor of Martha Yarborough
Marsha Slane
The Stiff Family, In Honor of Katelyn Calloway
Donna Streetman
Matt & Emily Thiel, In Honor of Sherri Scott
Helen Thorp
Jacquelyn W. Trost, In Honor of Martha Yarborough
Margaret K. Walser, In Honor of Martha Yarborough
Amanda Warren
Myrna Wigley, In Memory of Mary Lee Hill
Meredith Williams, In Honor of Regan & Reilly Williams
Martha Yarborough
Molly Young
For information about becoming a member, please contact us via E-mail
Gwen Program
Women in Motion’s own unique program to advance the efforts of women of all ages in the community.
Learn More
GATHERING WOMEN FOR EDUCATION AND NURTURING
The GWEN Program helps women who find themselves as head of household and need some assistance in understanding how to manage the demands.
We offer a series of workshops to strengthen the education and skills women need to improve, organize, and create success in their lives. The participants are provided with action items so they can immediately put the information learned into action and use the resources provided to help improve their lives.
GOAL:
To provide women education and skill development in how to organize and run a variety of household types
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Women planning to move into their first places
Women whose household status has changed because of divorce or death
Women whose households shift to include multiple generations
Women taking on the responsibility of raising grandchildren
Women entering or reentering the workforce
UPCOMING GWEN PROGRAM DATES:
The Housing Authority of the City of High Point has partnered with Women in Motion to provide the following classes in May:
May 9th – Social Media and how it affects you personally
May 16th – Professional Development
May 23rd – Art of Negotiation
May 30th – Health & Wellness
We are planning more GWEN Program classes that will be open to the community in the future. Please check back to see when there are dates available for you!
Grants
Coming soon! We are currently developing the plan for our grants program to meet the particular needs of women’s initiatives for empowerment and business.
Featured Leaders
Women in Motion organizes women for philanthropic and volunteer leadership to help those who want to take the next step in life.
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Founding members of women Women in Motion of High Point and our current Leadership Team are, left to right, Martha Yarborough, Alyce Hill, Katherine Covington, Sherri Scott, Lisa Brayton, Nikki Lee, Lisa Poplin, and Ginny McDermott.
Everyone has inside of her a piece of good news. The good news is that you don’t know how great you can be, how much you can love, what you can accomplish, and what your potential is.
—Anne Frank
The Need
Women still face disproportionate challenges in our community across all demographics, including income, age and ethnicity.
- Income for Guilford County women compared to Guilford County men 78%
- Average percentage of a woman’s annual income for daycare expenses 17.5%
- Percentage of women working part-time 21%
- Percentage of women with no health care insurance 19%
Facts taken from The Status of Women in Guilford County, NC as determined by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research.
In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man; if you want anything done, ask a woman.
—Margaret Thatcher
Women in Motion of High Point
is an initiative of the
High Point Community Foundation.
Address:
PO Box 5166
High Point, North Carolina 27262
or
501 North Main Street Suite 2A
High Point, North Carolina 27260
