About The Event

Join us, this year, to celebrate the power of individual philanthropy at YWCA Glendale and Pasadena’s 26th Annual Heart & Excellence Awards & Persimmon Donor Circle Luncheon. Guests will have the opportunity to be “in community” with one another, while learning more about the essential work of YWCA Glendale and Pasadena.

We welcome friends joining near and far to learn how their gifts will benefit women and their families in Glendale, Pasadena, and beyond. This event celebrates giving in our community and provides an opportunity to network with others from diverse social, ethnic, economic, and cultural backgrounds. All genders are encouraged to attend.

Celebrate the power of individual philanthropy at the Persimmon Donor Circle Luncheon. Guests will join us in recognizing Persimmon Donor Circle Members and past board members Rima Cameron, Denise Jones and outgoing board president, Jessica First. Guests will also hear from special guest speaker, Journalist and Producer Silva Harapetian and discover how their gift benefits women and their families in our community.

Funds donated by guests at the event will support the YWCA Glendale and Pasadena’s mission to empower women, children and girls through our programs and services. Proceeds will benefit YWCA Glendale and Pasadena programs and services.

2023 Heart & Excellence Honorees:

• Rima Cameron, Former YWCA Glendale Board Member and Persimmon Donor Leader
• Denise Jones, Former YWCA Pasadena Foothill Valley Board Member and Persimmon Donor
• Jessica First, Outgoing Board President, YWCA Glendale and Pasadena and Persimmon Donor

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