Woman Power: East Hills neighbors being honored

For more than 25 years, East Hills Council of Neighbors has worked on crime prevention, community building and home ownership initiatives. They have seen great strides and are proud of their efforts, but they couldn’t do it alone. So, for the third year, they are honoring women who have helped them make a difference.

“The strong feminist spirit of our neighborhood has shaped East Hills into one of the most progressive communities in the city,” explains Community Organizer Claire Fisher.

The Third Annual Women of East Hills event celebrates some of the women who have made East Hills awesome, including:

* Bridget Cheney: Congress Elementary
* Haylea Gray: One Girl's Treasure/East Hills Resident
* Heather McGartland: Imagination Creations
* Amanda Shepherd & Joy Anderson: Salon Re
* Lori Slager: GR Creative Youth Center/Sparrows Coffee Shop
* Teresa Weatherall Neal: Grand Rapids Public Schools
* Renee Williams: Huntington Bank

“The event is a continued celebration of the strong and creative women that enrich the atmosphere of the neighborhood through education, entrepreneurialism and activism,” says Fisher. “[It] is a way for us to tip our hats to these wonderful women that make our neighborhood a great place to live, work, shop and play.”

To attend the upcoming festivities, stop by Gaia Café (209 Diamond Ave SE) on Monday, May 14 starting at 6 p.m. A $20 donation is suggested for the food and wine available. And, because you are the do-gooder I know you are, here are a few more opportunities to get involved:

•    Get the details of the event  on facebook
•     LIKE East Hills Council of Neighbors on facebook
•    Visit the East Hills Council of Neighbors website
•    Join their mailing list
•    Volunteer
•    Donate

Source:  Claire Fischer, East Hills Council of Neighbors
Writer: Jennifer Wilson, Do Good Editor