TRI-CITIES, Wash. – The Women Helping Women Fund Tri-Cities celebrated its 25th anniversary with a luncheon at the HAPO Center. The event brought together inspirational women committed to making a difference in the community.
Every dollar raised at the luncheon will support 13 programs across the Tri-Cities, benefiting women and young children. Additionally, seven young women from Columbia Basin College (CBC) and Washington State University (WSU) Tri-Cities received the STCU Educational Scholarship.
Powerful messages were shared by keynote speaker Tanya Brown, sister of Nicole Brown Simpson. Brown, now a domestic violence advocate, spoke about her family’s trauma and grief following Nicole’s murder. She educates others about the abuse women and children face at home.
Another highlight was Michelle Gerber, co-founder of Columbia Valley Center for Recovery. Gerber shared her personal experience of losing her son, discussing how substance use disorder and mental health issues impact the local community.
The luncheon offered both impactful and uplifting moments, leaving a lasting impression on attendees.
