 | With busy schedules, everyday demands, and the pressure to do it all, it can be hard to slow down and take a breath. Join Bloomington Women in Leadership on Tuesday, November 17th, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Ivy Tech’s Shreve Hall, for Empowered by Gratitude, an inspiring and interactive experience that gives leaders a chance to pause, recharge, and focus on what matters most. Keynote speaker Dr. Virginia Githiri will share simple ways to practice gratitude while still recognizing life’s challenges, give yourself grace when life gets busy, and use gratitude to stay strong and support your well-being. Through conversation, reflection, and guided activities, you’ll leave feeling refreshed, encouraged, and empowered with a fresh perspective. There will be a donation drive that will benefit Community Kitchen's Backpack Buddies program as part of this event. The following items are being requested: - Canned or pouch tuna
- Canned or pouch chicken
- Peanut butter
- Meal helpers (like Hamburger/Chicken/Tuna Helpers)
- Fruit cups - applesauce, tropical fruit, pears, peaches, etc.
- Instant oatmeal - individual portions
- Macaroni & cheese
- Small boxes of cereal
- Easy to prepare food items - instant mashed potatoes, dried soups, beans, rice or pasta meals, etc.
- Granola/fruit/cereal bars
- Dried fruit - raisins, cranberries, cherries, tropical fruit, etc.
- Small bread mixes - cornbread, muffin, biscuit, etc.
- SPAM
- Canned vegetables
- Boxes of dried pasta
Community Kitchen's Backpack Buddies program provides backpacks of food items delivered weekly to area schools to distribute to children who are eligible for free/reduced lunch program. This food is intended to help their families with food needs over the weekend when children must get all their nutrition at home. |
Bloomington Women in Leadership ("BWIL") has four core pillars including Inspire, Engage, Elevate, and Empower. BWIL "Empower" events offer trainings to help participants grow professionally. These programs should contribute to the professional development of participants through informative workshops, seminars, or any format deemed appropriate. Interested in sponsoring this event? Check out these Sponsorship Opportunities and email Director of Communications & Events, Kaytee Lorentzen, with your selection.
Bloomington Women in Leadership (BWIL), an affinity group of The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, is a professional women's group that empowers, inspires, elevates, and engages through mentorships, professional development, and community. BWIL events are open to Chamber and community members. BWIL supports professional women and their allies to build a meaningful network of women through intentional peer and mentoring relationships. |
