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Sushmita (India), an ETS graduate, with her work at the Sewall-Belmont Museum in D.C.
Three Reasons to Support EWI
- EWI is a unique organization and the only one of its kind in the region. We combine issues concerning immigrants and refugees, women’s empowerment, the arts, and community development to assist newcomers to this country in becoming engaged, active, and self-sufficient citizens.
- We are a small non-profit, which means that you will be able to see firsthand the impact of your involvement on our organization.
- There is no invisible wall between you and our beneficiaries, as you will meet and work alongside our artist members.
Click to read more about the impact your donation has and what a difference it makes for a small organization like ours.
Host a Home Jewelry Party, Gifts Boutique or Henna Art Party!
Invite a few friends over your house and introduce them to the unique handmade art gifts and stories of women artists of the EWI. Your friends will love shopping gorgeous jewelry and special art pieces created to make a difference.
Any month or season is appropriate for a home party. Holidays, birthday parties, happy hours, Mother’s Day or any other special occasion could be celebrated by inviting EWI to showcase its amazing artworks, tell its story and sell unique gifts.
Read more about hosting a home jewelry party.
Host an EWI Artists’ Market at Your Work
Introduce your co-workers and employees to EWI by giving them the opportunity to SHOP at work! Invite us to your office to showcase and sell unique art and gift items created by our immigrant and refugee member artists. We can set-up an artists’ market for your work during lunch or at another designated time. Markets include a variety of art gifts, including jewelry, note cards, silk scarves and other unique wearable art.
These events are great for corporate anniversaries, holidays, special events, etc., and a wonderful way for your company and employees to participate in philanthropy and community-giving.
Volunteer Program
EWI works with a large community of volunteers from all backgrounds and we are constantly recruiting new people to add to the team. Read more about volunteering here.
Employee Matching Gifts
Matching gifts programs empower employees to directly give to charities committed to furthering people’s lives. The matching programs boost morale and create a stronger relationship between the corporation and its employees. If you have an employee matching program, please consider making EWI one of the supported charities.
Entrepreneurship Speakers
Entrepreneurship Mentor
We are currently looking for talented and dedicated professional women to volunteer as mentor students participating in EWI’s Entrepreneur Training for Success (ETS), a three-month business start up for immigrant, refugee, and American-born women. Our Spring 2012 classes begin on March 12, please apply here to become a mentor.