Evonne Klein to be Honored with Connecticut Woman in Leadership Award for Work in Community Development

On May 6, 2016 at the annual In the Company of Leaders Luncheon Women and Families Center (WFC) will honor Evonne Klein, Connecticut's Commissioner of Housing, presenting her with the Connecticut Woman in Leadership Award for her work in the areas of affordable housing and transit-oriented development.

Awards will also be presented to attorney Maureen Weaver for her work representing the health care industry, including long-term care, home health care and hospitals, and to attorney Stacey Violante Cote in recognition of her extensive advocacy for vulnerable youth.

"The Annual Women in Leadership Celebration is an opportunity to reflect on the significant impact made by our individual, community and business partners who have all contributed to the continued success of the Women and Families Center," said Nicole Barillaro, Event Chair. "We are honored to host an event celebrating a shared commitment to promoting equity and improving quality of life for women and children in our local community."

In the Company of Leaders Luncheon is possible due to the generous support of:

Wiggin and Dana LLP—Gold Sponsor

The Technology Group—Silver Sponsor

Carmody, Torrance, Sandak & Hennessey LLP; Connecticut Housing Finance Authority; LaRosa Building Group; LLC, MARCUM, LLP; Webster Bank—Bronze Sponsors

Join the WFC on May 6th as the achievements of noteworthy women are celebrated. Proceeds from the luncheon benefit the programs and services of the Women and Families Center. Please call (203) 235-9297 ext. 10, or visit www.womenfamilies.org for reservations and more information.

About Women and Families Center

Women and Families Center is a multi-faceted human service agency serving Meriden, Wallingford, Cheshire, Middlesex County and the 12 towns in Greater New Haven. WFC is committed to eliminating injustice and to improving quality of life for individuals and families through services that foster empowerment and independence. Programs include school-readiness early childhood education, enriched before/after school activities, services for homeless youth, employment training for low income men and women, and sexual assault crisis services.