Women’s Empowerment Week
Picture (l-r): Councilwoman Robin Schlager, Larry Slous (President of Family Service League), Councilman William Hurlock, Mayor Jackson, Christine Ferro-Saxon (Exec Director of SAVE of Essex), and Peggy Cafferty (End Rape Culture Film Producer)

Women’s Empowerment Week continues through July 31, raising awareness and funds for SAVE of Essex County.

The Montclair BID stepped in to help out by designating the week of July 25 as Women Empowerment Week to educate the community about this very necessary program. In addition to getting local businesses involved, there was a kick off event fundraiser at the Clubhouse last night.

Other events in support of this week are:

  • At Intrepid Gym of Montclair all 7 p.m. classes from July 25-28 and July 30 will be in support of SAVE.
  • A Yoga in the Garden fundraiser will take place in the Avis Campbell Gardens at the United Way Building (60 South Fullerton Ave,
    Montclair) tomorrow, Thursday, July 28 at 6:30 pm

Other local business are hosting drop-off collections for donations. See all the participating businesses and  how you can help here.