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Joined August 2022
The official recap video of MAWOCC’s 10th Anniversary Gala Weekend is here. Relive the elegance, the powerful moments of connection, and celebration. Special thanks to Avaria Studios for capturing beautifully capturing the spirit, power, and joy of MAWOCC! Watch now ⬇️ #MAWOCC10
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MAWOCC is honored to receive For One Child Foundation’s 2026 Mission Champion Award! 👑 Strong communities are built through collaboration, shared resources, access & opening doors for others.
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11 years of MAWOCC, built through the power of us. 💜 Nearly 1,000 members, 1,000 allies, 40 organizations and 120 ILA graduates represent a community continuing to grow, lead and create impact across the Commonwealth. Learn more: mawocc.com #MAWOCC #WomenOfColor
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Young leaders grow through connection, opportunity & community. 💜 For Shahina, ILA-GOC helped strengthen her leadership, expand her network & build lasting relationships while inspiring what she wants to pursue next. Learn more: mawocc.com #MAWOCC #ILAGOC
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Resistance, protection & the pursuit of freedom. MAWOCC’s Celia Johnston Blue joins the 20th Annual Black New England Conference on Oct. 24. 📍 SNHU Millyard Building, Manchester, NH Learn more: blackheritagetrailnh.org #MAWOCC #BNEC2026
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Give to Women. Support Girls. Strengthen Communities💜 Oct. 13 marks Give to Women and Girls Day. MAWOCC is working toward a $10,000 goal to support Women & Girls of Color through leadership development, mentorship, wellness & more. Make a gift: bit.ly/DONATEMAWOCC #MAWOCC
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On Friday, MAWOCC joined the 2026 iGrow Leadership Conference for a day of leadership, community & connection. Celia Johnston Blue, President & CEO, Visionary & Founding Member of MAWOCC, took the stage to share her perspective. Thank you iGrow for having MAWOCC be part of it!
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Preparing Women of Color to lead at the table. 💜 Join MAWOCC’s Annual Boards & Commissions Virtual Training, in partnership with UMass Boston’s Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy @CWPPP_UMB 🗓️ Dec. 2 ⏰ 6–7:30 PM 💻 Virtual Register: bit.ly/MAWOCCBoards2026
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Healing can start with knowing you’re not alone. 📷 For Rosa Fernandez, MAWOCC's Health & Wellness Platform Coordinator, MAWOCC has created space for connection, balance, healing and finding her voice. #MAWOCC #WomenOfColor
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A day to release, receive, restore & reconnect. 🌿💜 MAWOCC’s Holistic Healing & Wellness brought women together for healing, learning, movement, reflection & community. Thank you to everyone who made the day so meaningful. #MAWOCC #HolisticHealing
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Save the date for MAWOCC’s 2027 Annual Meeting & Celebration. 💜 📆 Jan. 23, 2027 ⏰ 12:30–4:30 PM 📍 College of the Holy Cross – Hogan Campus Center, Worcester, MA More details coming soon: mawocc.com #MAWOCC #AnnualMeeting
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This National Hispanic Heritage Month, MAWOCC celebrates the culture, leadership, resilience & contributions of Hispanic and Latina women and communities. We honor the voices & lived experiences that continue to strengthen our communities and advance equity #HispanicHeritageMonth
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Durante el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, MAWOCC celebra la cultura, el liderazgo, la resiliencia y las contribuciones de las mujeres y comunidades hispanas y latinas. Honramos sus voces y experiencias vividas que fortalecen nuestras comunidades. #MAWOCC #HerenciaHispana
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Thank you to Seven Hills Foundations, our Nurture a Woman Sponsor, for supporting MAWOCC’s 2026 Statewide Day of Holistic Healing & Wellness. We also appreciate UnitedHealthcare Community Plan and YMCA of Central Massachusetts for their support of this year’s event. 💜
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Thank you to our Speaker Sponsors, Worcester State Foundation, @BayStateBank, and Cornerstone Bank, for supporting MAWOCC’s 2026 Statewide Day of Holistic Healing & Wellness. Your support helps bring meaningful conversations around healing, wellness, and community. 💜 #MAWOCC
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Thank you to UniBank @UniBankMA, a Presenting Sponsor, for supporting MAWOCC’s 2026 Statewide Day of Holistic Healing & Wellness. We appreciate your investment in creating space for healing, wellness, meaningful connection, and community. #HolisticHealing #HealthAndWellness
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Protect what matters most. 💜 Join @masswocc for Estate Planning 101 for Women & Families with Attorney Polly A. Tatum. Nov. 4 | 6–7:30 PM EST Virtual via Zoom | Free Register: bit.ly/MAWOCC-ESTATEPLANNING… Mobile users: please open the link in desktop view. #MAWOCC #EstatePlanning
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Thank you to everyone who made MAWOCC’s Holistic Healing & Wellness possible. 💜 From our speakers and facilitators to wellness providers, vendors, volunteers, sponsors and every woman who joined us, thank you for creating a day rooted in healing and community. #HolisticHealing
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