Women’s Center of Wake County gets fundraising boost from Women’s Business Expo June 4th

(SANEPR.com) June 2, 2009 -- Raleigh, NC (SANEPR) June 3,2009 -- Coffee and Contacts, LLC a women’s networking group announced that proceeds from the organization’s first “Women Helping Women Business Expo” will benefit the Women's Center of Wake County. The expo will be held at The Wake County Shrine Club in Raleigh, North Carolina on June 4, 2009 from 5:00 – 8:00pm.

The Women’s Center of Wake County assists the community through programs and services that provide homeless women and children with support, basic needs and affordable housing.

“We are pleased to have the support of Coffee and Contacts,” said Jean Williams, executive director of the Women’s Center of Wake County. “The hard work by the women of Coffee and Contacts in planning, promoting and holding this expo is appreciated as it helps the Women’s Center to service our clients and expand our visibility in the community.”

Over 70 professional women will be showcasing their products and services in the 3-hour event. Over $3,000 of gift items valued at more than $50 each will be raffled off with a grand prize of a 3-day cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruise Lines compliments of Diane Bean of CruiseOne. Raleigh publications Women’s Edge and Skirt Magazine!, Costco Wholesale, The Wake County Shrine Club, The Design Mill, and Batson Group Marketing and PR have lent their support as major sponsors of the event. International award-winning Raleigh author of 18 novels, Diane Chamberlain, will be available to sign her latest book Secrets She Left Behind from 5-7pm.

Donations of gently used upscale clothing and accessories for women and children are being accepted at the event for sale in the Women's Center resale shop Abbeygail’s.

“What started out as a simple ‘Vendor Blender’ for Coffee and Contacts’ 130+ chapter members has grown into a major fundraising event in the Triangle. Steering committee members Sallie Matlack, Dotty Bryn, Cyndi Bulka and Eileen Batson have done an exceptional job pulling all the elements together with the help of member volunteers.” stated Jean Hedges, co-founder of Coffee and Contacts.

Co-founder Jeanne Moyer went on to say, “Without the teamwork of the women of Coffee and Contacts an event of this size could not be pulled off in three months. It is a daunting task and our women are committed and making it happen.”

Everyone – men and women - are invited to attend the Expo and join the community in support of local women entrepreneurs and the important work done by the Women's Center.

Purchase tickets to the event online and at the door for $10 which include a beverage (wine/beer) and light hors d'oeuvres. Raffle tickets to the win the grand prize cruise are online as well. Go to www.CoffeeandContacts.biz or http://CoffeeandContactsExpo.eventbrite.com/

About The Women’s Center of Wake County:
The Women's Center of Wake County started over 20 years ago as a grass roots movement. The Center has responds to the changing needs of women, expanding and providing services as indicated by the women in our community. Over the last 12 years, the board, staff and direct service volunteers have become strong advocates and service providers for women and children homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless. For more information, please call 919.829.3711 or visit online at www.wcwc.org.

About Coffee and Contacts
Coffee and Contacts, LLC was established in March of 2007, by Jean Hedges, a Senior Loan Officers with Prime Lending, and Jeanne Moyer, a realtor specializing in Green homes with CityGate Real Estate Services. The women’s networking group is built on women who invest their time and efforts to get to know each other and help each other grow personally and professionally. For more information go to www.CoffeeandContacts.biz email info@CoffeeandContacts.com


MEDIA CONTACTS:
For Coffee and Contacts: Eileen Batson | Batson Group Marketing and PR | 919.327.5021
For Women’s Center: Jean Williams | 919.829.3711

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