Distinguished Young Women set to participate in Alabama Gives Day Feb. 2
Mobile, Ala. (January 31, 2012) - On February 2, 2012, our community will come together for Alabama Gives Day, and we need YOU to join us. It's 24 hours of unprecedented Alabama nonprofit giving - and it's your chance to make a real difference.
If you are passionate about developing the full, individual potential of young women through scholarship, leadership and talent, then you love Distinguished Young Women. And by showing your support through Alabama Gives Day, you are helping to sustain the organization.
Join us in supporting Distinguished Young Women on February 2, 2012 by donating online. Click here to donate on February 2, 2012.
About Distinguished Young Women
Founded in 1958 in Mobile, Alabama, Distinguished Young Women is the largest and oldest national scholarship program for high school girls. During its 54 years of operation, the program has provided life-changing experiences for more than 700,000 young women. Last year Distinguished Young Women provided more than $108 million in cash and college scholarship opportunities to program participants at the local, state and national levels. Previously known as America’s Junior Miss, the program announced its new name in June 2010.
The mission of Distinguished Young Women is to positively impact the lives of young women by providing a transformative experience that promotes and rewards scholarship, leadership and talent. National sponsors include the City of Mobile, Mobile County, Eastern Shore Toyota, Encore Rehabilitation, Mobile Gas: A Sempra Company, Alabama Power Foundation, Regions Bank and Master Boat Builders.
For more information about Distinguished Young Women, contact Stephanie Bradford, National Headquarters Communications Director (251-622-5335, Stephanie@DistinguishedYW.org) or visit www.DistinguishedYW.org.
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