HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING WITH BERNIE'S
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SOLD OUT!
December 14, 2023 | 4:30 - 6:30pm Bernie's 121 Demers Ave, East Grand Forks, MN 56721 This event is free to current 2023-2024 GGFWLC members and $30 for non-members. Limited to 50 guests! Pre-registration required. Complimentary appetizers and cash bar available. ABOUT THE EVENT Join us for an evening of creativity and indulgence at Bernie's restaurant where you will have the unique opportunity to learn the art of cookie decorating from one of Molly Yeh's trusted bakers. Not only will you adorn delectable treats, but also enjoy a variety of appetizers prepared by the talented chefs at Bernies. As you sip on your favorite cocktail, bond with friends - old and new - and watch your creations come to life. You will create unforgettable memories! |
Panel Discussion: Human Trafficking
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January 11, 2024 | 4:30 - 6:30pm
Prohibition Room 306 Demers Ave, East Grand Forks, MN 56721 *Note: Please enter the venue via The Spud Jr. This event is free to current 2023-2024 GGFWLC members and $25 for non-members. Advanced registration is required. Complimentary appetizers and cash bar available. ABOUT THE EVENT January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. In recognition, GGFWLC is hosting a panel discussion to raise awareness of this pressing human rights issue. Human trafficking happens in our state and community. Our panelists and their organizations are working to prevent, detect, and stop Human Trafficking and provide services to survivors. Join us to learn more, recognize signs, and how to report. Panelists include Noelle Myers, Courtney Davis, Shannon Morley, and Amy Boyd-Bolme, LMSW. SCHEDULE 4:30pm Social 5:00pm Panel Discussion 5:55pm Q&A 6:00pm Door Prizes and Social to Follow ABOUT THE PANELISTS 
Amy Boyd-Bolme, LMSW, is a licensed Social Worker and Mediator/Facilitator who has worked with Human Trafficking survivors for the past decade. She is the Anti-Trafficking program manager for Youthworks, a non-profit agency that serves runaway, homeless, and street youth. Amy is a CAST and GEMS-certified trainer and has developed curriculum for Arizona State University, The McCain Institute and the National Network 4 Youth on issues related to Human Trafficking. She trains nationally on Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children and Human Trafficking interventions and best practice.
Courtney Davis (she/her), owner and principal consultant of Real Equitable Solutions, is an enrolled citizen of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa.
Courtney has over a decade of research, outreach, and engagement experience. Much of her professional and organizing work has centered on advocacy as it relates to community-based approaches to Indigenous education, equity, and public health. Courtney holds an Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration from Turtle Mountain Community College, a Bachelor of Business Administration Management, a Master of Science in Educational Studies, and a Graduate Certificate in Learning Analytics from the University of North Dakota. She serves on the High Plains Fair Housing Center’s board of directors and is a charter member for the Superintendent’s Family Engagement Cabinet for the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. Courtney is also a recipient of the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development’s Native American 40 under 40 award. 
Shannon Morley is the director of shelter services at The Community Violence Intervention Center (CVIC), based in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She graduated with a master’s degree in sociology from the University of North Dakota. Shannon started her career in sheltering and advocacy ten years ago and has remained committed to providing accessible services for victims of violence. She is passionate about assisting individuals with navigating barriers associated with finding stability. Shannon has been involved with serving those impacted by human trafficking for the past 3 years and collaborates with her coworkers to provide advocacy, support, and resources.
My name is Noelle Myers, I am the founder of Project Dignity. Our mission is to restore dignity to victims of Sexual assault, human trafficking, domestic violence, and violent crime as soon as possible Project Dignity provides clothing, toiletries, and comfort items to victims at the ER, they also provide sheets to victims who have been assaulted in their own homes and have to give their sheets up as evidence. Project Dignity also founded the Blue Card Program, with the local police department, and we are helping in whatever ways we can to restore dignity to victims.
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self-Defense with brandis lafrombois
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February 8, 2024 | 4:30 - 6:30pm
Grand Forks Public Safety Center 1220 S 52nd Street, Grand Forks, ND 58201 This event is free to current 2023-2024 GGFWLC members and $25 for non-members. Advanced registration is required. ABOUT THE EVENT Coming soon! |
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VOLUNTEER FAIR & SOCIAL
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March 14, 2024 | 4:30 - 6:30pm
Prohibition Room 306 Demers Ave, East Grand Forks, MN 56721 *Note: Please enter the venue via The Spud Jr. The Volunteer Fair and Social will run from 4:30 - 6:00pm. The Social will continue until 6:30pm. This event is free to current 2023-2024 GGFWLC members and $25 for non-members. Advanced registration is required. Complimentary appetizers and cash bar available. ABOUT THE EVENT Volunteerism is good for the heart and great for the community – and here’s your chance to find involvement that’s perfect for you! Join GGFWLC for a Volunteer Fair and meet several Greater Grand Forks organizations who are currently seeking volunteers. Stop by and chat with nonprofits who focus on the areas you care about – family support, the arts, animals, women, you name it! Grab a drink and some apps as you peruse booths and network with other GGFWLC members. |
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HOW TO SAY NO WITHOUT GUILT FEATURING PAM SHEA
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April 11, 2024 | 4:30 - 6:30pm
Prohibition Room 306 Demers Ave, East Grand Forks, MN 56721 *Note: Please enter the venue via The Spud Jr. This event is free to current 2023-2024 GGFWLC members and $25 for non-members. Advanced registration is required. Complimentary appetizers and cash bar available. ABOUT THE EVENT Which came first, the boundaries or the positive well-being? Let’s find out! We know your time is not your own. You are constantly being pulled in many different directions. As busy women, our lives can often feel like we are a “junk drawerl”, and it is hard to know when to say no and how to prioritize. Through an interactive session with Pam Shea, we will discuss and practice setting boundaries in our lives to create and maintain better well-being. Come prepared to play along and engage with others as you learn to be authentic with yourself and others. With tools curated from positive psychology and well-being practices, you will be well equipped to say no without guilt. |
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