March 9, 2017
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

“WOMEN SPEAK UP” FORUM
HOSTED BY SANTA BARBARA COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN

The County of Santa Barbara Commission for Women is convening an informal listening session for local women and girls from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 9 at the Santa Barbara Public Library’s Faulkner Gallery, 40 E. Anapamu Street.

The goal of “Women Speak Up” is to bring together women and girls to share their thoughts, concerns, needs and ideas with their district appointees currently serving on the Commission for Women. The forum is also presented to highlight an array of local social service agencies and resources that benefit and assist female residents in our county.

The event is free and open to the public. Childcare and Spanish language interpretation will be offered. Space is limited, so it is highly recommended that people reserve a seat no later than March 6. Reservations are being taken online at bit.do/WomenSpeakUp.

Appointed by the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, the Commission for Women is a 15-member advisory group that promotes the well-being and equal status of women.

Formed in 1973, the Commission has been actively working to better the community for more than 40 years. The Commission is comprised of a diverse group of energetic and committed women who are active community members representing the five supervisorial districts.

To help women in need, the Commission may collaborate with other agencies and commissions; facilitate, recognize and recommend programs; gather and disseminate information; conduct public meetings; and advise the County Board of Supervisors.

For general information about the Commission for Women, contact County staff at sfoley@countyofsb.org or go to http://cosb.countyofsb.org/cfw/index.html.