Dec 15, 2021 | Events, Giving, Grantee Stories, Latest News, Newsletters, Uncategorized
Opening the Door to Opportunities: Alondra’s Story I will never forget the moment I received my Star Scholarship and saw the door open to my dreams. My name is Alondra, and I am a proud Mexican American woman – the daughter of two immigrants who believed deeply in the...
Nov 22, 2021 | Events, Giving, Latest News, Newsletters, Uncategorized
Thank you, David Ishii and HSBC, for helping women in Washington achieve their dreams! David Ishii discovered WWIN fourteen years ago – yet he vividly remembers the event where he first heard some of our Star Scholars share their stories. He knew right away that he...
Sep 14, 2021 | Events, Latest News, Newsletters
A Mother’s Strength Inspires a Daughter’s Dream: Lorena’s Story When Lorena thinks of strength and resiliency, she thinks of her mother. “Knowing that I was being raised by a strong woman, I knew that I had to become a strong woman, too – first for my niece who looked...
Aug 16, 2021 | Events, Latest News, Newsletters
Reflections on Fiscal Year 2021: With gratitude for our Star Scholars and the strength of the WWIN community As I reflect on the close of fiscal year 2021, I am so grateful for the WWIN community and its resiliency amid a challenging and often heartbreaking year. Our...
Jul 20, 2021 | Latest News, Newsletters
Career Launch spotlight: Melissa’s path to restored confidence and paying it forward Star Scholar Melissa has overcome significant, devastating obstacles on her path to completing her degree and creating a brighter future – trauma that has caused her to struggle with...
