YWCA Annual Women of Achievement Luncheon | Celebrating the Women in Our Area

On this episode of Along the Rock, host Nathan Stahr sits down with Rebecca Muñoz-Ripley, Executive Director of the YWCA of Sauk Valley, to talk about the 43rd Annual Women of Achievement Luncheon and the impact it has across the Sauk Valley.Rebecca shares the history behind this long-standing event, how it highlights and honors women making a difference in Lee and Whiteside counties, and why it continues to inspire the community year after year. The conversation also dives into the many programs and services the YWCA of Sauk Valley provides, including domestic violence support, prevention education, immigrant outreach, and youth programming.Learn how this luncheon serves as the organization’s largest fundraiser and why community support is critical to sustaining these essential services.Event InformationYWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon📅 Thursday, April 16📍 Dixon Elks⏰ Doors open at 11:00 AM⏰ Program begins at 12:00 PM🎟️ Tickets: $45 per person👥 Table of 8: $350📞 To reserve a seat or table: 815-625-0333What to Expect• Honoring outstanding women in the Sauk Valley• Inspiring community stories• Dessert Dash fundraiser• Basket raffles with exciting prizes• Opportunities to support vital local programsLearn More🌐 https://www.ywsauk.org/

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