FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Eva Martin Blythe, 617-491-6050, [email protected] YWCA Cambridge Announces Honorary Committee for 22nd Tribute to Outstanding Women Cambridge, MA - YWCA Cambridge is pleased to announce the 2014 Honorary Committee for the association’s 22nd Tribute to Outstanding Women, to be held October 22, 2014 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Cambridge. Susan Wornick, investigative reporter and former news anchor with WCVB – TV 5, will MC this year’s event. YWCA Cambridge also acknowledges the following event sponsors for their support and commitment to our work: Gold Sponsor, Wingate Companies; Silver Sponsors, Northeast Interiors and Eastern Bank The 2014 Honorary Committee is made up of community leaders who support the programs and services offered by YWCA Cambridge at the association’s Cambridge and Marshfield locations. Committee members are: David Maher, Mayor, City of Cambridge Amy Gordon, Second Nature Social Skills, Plymouth, MA Lydia Brooks, Central Square Branch, Eastern Bank Rev. Ellis Washington, St. Paul AME Church Charles Ogletree, Esq., Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race & Justice, Harvard Law School Rep. Marjorie Decker, Massachusetts State Legislature Chris Reilly, Wingate Companies Sarah Gallop, Office of Government & Community Relations, MIT Jonathan Grobowski, Marshfield Chamber of Commerce; and, Marshfield Community Television Dave Shea, Pembroke Chamber of Commerce; and, New York Life Insurance Jeffrey Lockwood, Cambridge Chamber of Commerce; and, Novartis Kathryn Lachelt Brown, Esq., Forest City Enterprises Obehi Janice, recently named Boston’s Best Actress 2014 by Improper Bostonian Valerie Batts, Visions Inc. Funds raised at the YWCA’s Tribute celebration help to support the ongoing work of the YWCA Cambridge to empower women and eliminate racism. Tribute fundraising supports programs and services such as the Tanner Residence - safe, single-room housing for over 100 women; the Marshfield Summer Day Camp - quality, affordable summer programs for children; and the Cambridge Family Shelter - a safe haven for 10 previously homeless families. For tickets, to become a Tribute sponsor, or to donate an item to the silent auction, please contact Anna Weick at [email protected], 617-4916050, or visit bitly.com/YWTribute to purchase online. -30YWCA Cambridge 7 Temple Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 617-491-6050 │ www.ywcacam.org