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Victoria Johnson, Chair
Purpose/Description:
This committee serves in an advisory capacity for the RICW and the Rhode Island Foundation. The Rhode Island Commission on Women/Freda H. Goldman Education Awards Fund, through the Rhode Island Foundation, provides annual awards to women who need financial assistance in order to pursue an education or job training beyond high school. The awards are given for transportation, child care, tutoring, educational materials or other support services (not including tuition) that may be necessary to help women complete their educational goals. Each award is typically $300 to $500.
Accomplishments during FY 2007
The Rhode Island Commission on Women funds were able to provide $1,800 in awards.
Each recipient received a total of $600. Awards were given to the three women named
below at an event held on January 17, 2007.
Maria M. Ortiz is a single mother of three daughters, ages 4, 8 and 9. Ms. Ortiz is currently enrolled at the Community College of Rhode Island, pursuing an Associate's Degree in Business Administration in Real Estate. Her goal is to sell houses and become a broker. Her current Grade Point Average is 3.23.
Lynn M. Prentiss is a single mother on a 4 year old daughter. Ms. Prentiss is in her senior year at the University of Rhode Island, studying for a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education with a concentration in Mathematics. Her current Grade Point Average is 3.47.
Victoria J. Turon is a single mother of a 3 year old son. She is currently enrolled at the Community College of Rhode Island, studying for an Associate's Degree in Applied Science in Radiology. Her current Grade Pont Average is 3.44.
