COURAGE Brunch

Congratulations to all the candidates who won their races and to those who were appointed in lieu of an election. On November 9th the DWC,  along with partner WILDR (Women in Leadership for Diverse Representation) held a brunch at Annieglass in Watsonville to celebrate the local women who had the courage to run for offices, from school and fire boards to the California Assembly. Win or lose, these women showed the courage to devote themselves to campaigning and to articulating concerns and issues of various constituents. We were honored to have Rep. Anna Eshoo as our speaker; she encouraged us to stay involved in our communities, especially during these uncertain times. Rep Eshoo is retiring from Congress in December after a total of 42 years in public service. She is a model and an inspiration to us all.
Over 40 women gathered for a delicious brunch to celebrate the courageous women who were abe to attend. Some women who recently ran were unable to make it but we salute them and their courage as well. 
We're deeply thankful to Annie Morehauser and her daughter Ava Reinhold for hosting us at Annieglass, and to WILDR intern Cal Bobell for her support to the Courage Committee, and to DWC intern Mayah Moore for her onsite support.
Lastly, we need to acknowledge our deep disappointment that Vice President Kamala Harris is not our incoming President. Many DWC members and their friends, families, colleagues, and neighbors worked hard to support her candidacy. Many of us are working through the stages of disbelief and grief, but soon we will be ready to take action, especially locally, to support our most vulnerable populations. DWC will be working and collaborating with community groups to support their work. We'll have more to report on this soon.