Kicking off our Fuerza Fund campaign, the Women in Support of Girls’ Education Luncheon is a powerful gathering of women changemakers united by a vision: a world where every girl can access an education that empowers her to lead. This inspiring event not only builds community, it fuels our financial assistance program, ensuring that more girls can thrive at L-Dub, regardless of circumstance.

Join us at this year's event!

For the third year, Lake Washington Girls Middle School will host the Women in Support of Girls' Education Luncheon on the first Friday of October. This inspiring event includes a delicious meal from Blk Pepper, a fireside chat with local author Ann Muno, the presentation of the Impact Award to Jilyne Jarvis, Co-Founder and Executive Director of ZGiRLS, and an opportunity to network with other like-minded women. Seats are limited so register today to secure your spot!

  • When: Friday, October 3rd, from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Where: Ederer Hall (2931 1st Ave S Suite A, Seattle, WA 98134)
  • Who: Female-identifying members of the community who believe in the power of girls' education

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Meet our Speaker: Ann Muno

In 1995, Ann Muno bought a low-fare airline ticket and boarded a plane for Beijing, China to attend the United Nations Women’s Conference. 

What she found there was her life’s work. When she returned home to Seattle, she co-founded an organization dedicated to girl justice. 

Taking what she discovered there, and putting pen to paper, she has published articles that capture what works to empower girls in academic, peer-reviewed journals including Social Work in Education, Crime & Delinquency and After School Matters. In 2017, Ann won a Robert Wood Johnson Interdisciplinary Research Leadership fellowship to further her state’s understanding of policies and programs that promote the health and education needs of girls who are frequently “invisible” in policymaking and are pushed out of opportunity.

Ann currently lives in Seattle, WA, and directs a statewide policy non-profit called Justice for Girls. Having raised four daughters now in their 20s, two she gave birth to and two biological sisters she adopted from Ethiopia, her credentials on girl-related topics were forged as a parent. 

 

 

Meet our Impact Award Recipient: Jilyne Jarvis

Jilyne Jarvis is a seven-time NCAA All-American and retired U.S. Ski Team member. In 2014, she co-founded a nonprofit organization, ZGiRLS (zgirls.org), which equips 11-14 year old girls with the mental tools they need to build confidence for life. ZGiRLS combines the proven scientific methods of building confidence with the real-life experiences of professional female athletes like Sue Bird, Natasha Hastings, Lindsey Vonn, Ashley Wagner, and many more. Jilyne was named Puget Sound Business Journal's "40 Under 40" in 2024. She also mentors entrepreneurs at UW's Foster Business School & Start-Up Accelerator and serves as an advisor for the Women's entrepreneurial leadership program.

Jilyne lives in Seattle, Washington with her husband and three kids. She spends her free time adventuring in the outdoors and challenging herself by trying new sports.

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities are available for companies that want to align with a mission-driven community of women leaders and support the transformative work of an all-girls middle school. By sponsoring this all-women fundraising event, your company will demonstrate a strong commitment to equity in education and to nurturing the next generation of confident, capable young women. Sponsors gain visibility among a passionate and engaged audience while making a direct and lasting impact in the lives of middle school girls. Partnering with us is more than a contribution; it’s an investment in the future women who will lead, shape, and strengthen our communities.

Visionary Sponsor - $10,000+

Inspiring the future by investing in bold voices and leadership.

Includes:

  • Featured recognition as Presenting Sponsor of the luncheon
  • Premium logo placement on all event materials (invitation, program, signage)
  • Highlighted on luncheon landing page, including logo, link to sponsor website, and up to 100-word description of company
  • Shout out on LWGMS social media including name/logo (x2)
  • Reserved VIP table (8 seats) with sponsor signage
Empowerment sponsor - $5,000

Fueling courage, curiosity, and confidence in every girl.

Includes:

  • Recognition in event program and verbal mention during the luncheon
  • Logo on event signage
  • Logo on luncheon landing page with link to sponsor website
  • Shout out on LWGMS social media including name/logo (x1)
  • Reserved table (8 seats) with sponsor signage
Equity advocate - $2,500

Championing access, inclusion, and justice in education.

Includes:

  • Name listed in event program and website
  • Verbal recognition at event
  • Inclusion in group sponsor acknowledgment on LWGMS social media
Community connector - $1,000

Helping girls grow through mentorship and opportunity.

Includes:

  • Name listed in event program and website
  • Inclusion in group sponsor acknowledgment on LWGMS social media
friend of the luncheon - $500

Believing in the power of girls’ education.

Includes:

  • Name listed in event program and website
In-kind sponsor

We are looking for corporate sponsors to provide the following in-kind items and services. Please reach out to [email protected] if you would like to learn more.

  • Floral Design
  • Catering
  • Printing
  • Advertising
dream card sponsor - $1,000

 

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Impact Award

The Impact Award is presented annually at the Women in Support of Girls' Education Luncheon to are remarkable woman in our community who reflects the values at the heart of Lake Washington Girls Middle School. The winner of the Impact Award is a leader, a changemaker, and a passionate advocate for girls’ education, someone who empowers others by being strong in mind, body, and voice. For more information, including a list of past winners, follow this link.