SAAFE Happy Hour Event: "How to Write Culturally Specific Grants" Breaks Attendance Records

WASHINGTON - Nov. 21, 2024 - PRLog -- The SAAFE Happy Hour Event, How to Write Culturally Specific Grants for Organizations Serving Black Women and Women of Color, has officially become the most-attended and highly-registered event in SAAFE's history. The highly anticipated session, held on November 20, 2024, welcomed a remarkable audience eager to learn from guest speaker Alana C. Brown, Esq., founder of A Cultured Business.

This impactful event addressed critical strategies for crafting grant proposals tailored to uplift Black women and communities of color. Ms. Brown shared invaluable insights drawn from her extensive experience advocating for Black women survivors of domestic and sexual violence, offering practical tools and actionable advice that resonated deeply with attendees.

The event also earned glowing feedback from participants, with one attendee sharing:
"This presentation, along with Q&A, was outstanding! So chock-full of information, helpful tips, and contagiously impassioned drive!"

In addition to the enthusiastic turnout on the day of the event, the session's details reached over 600 members of SAAFE (Strategic Alliance of African American Female Entrepreneurs and Professionals). This milestone highlights the growing impact of SAAFE as a hub for connection, growth, and empowerment among Black women in the DMV area and beyond.

The event was graciously hosted by Coach Angela Johnson, Founder of Sound Mind Wellness Center,  who brought energy and insight to the discussion, further enhancing the experience for all attendees.

Dr. Kristy Taylor, founder of SAAFE and WORxK Solutions, expressed gratitude for the overwhelming response: "It's truly inspiring to see how SAAFE Happy Hour events have evolved into powerful spaces for education and community-building. The record-breaking attendance for this event speaks volumes about the importance of supporting initiatives that uplift and empower Black women and communities of color."

About SAAFE

The Strategic Alliance of African American Female Entrepreneurs and Professionals (SAAFE) is a dynamic network for Black women in the DMV area dedicated to fostering personal and professional growth. Through networking events, educational sessions, and collaborative opportunities, SAAFE continues to create spaces where women can connect, thrive, and achieve success.

For more information about upcoming SAAFE Happy Hour events, visit https://www.worxksolutions.com/saafe.