Charity Happenings, 2/18/2011 (Renee McClure)

Renee McClure

Fifth Annual 'Power of Women to Make a Difference' Awards Luncheon.  Over the past 5 years, Women United in Philanthropy has raised over $3 million to support United Way of New York City’s youth empowerment programs that help ensure children are afforded the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. We mobilize women as leaders, fundraisers and advocates – particularly on the critical issues affecting low-income youth. Our goal is to work together and through the United Way to create the strong connections that measurably enhance the quality of life in our community ... We will also pay tribute to New York City’s most dedicated women working to make a difference in the lives of these children (including) ... Renee McClure (National Grid)...

NOTE: Renee McClure is past national BDPA president.

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Tech News, 5/30/2003 (Shirley Monrose)

Black Data Processing Associates Offers Training, Performs Community Service. Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) is a nonprofit professional association founded in Philadelphia in 1975, which has grown to more than 2,000 members in over 40 chapters spanning 35 states. The New York chapter was chartered in 1983 and is now the third largest, with over 150 members.

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