A group of women who attended a women’s reception for Chief Cathy Lanier in November 2008 were so enthusiastic about her plans and commitment to public safety that they decided to form a Women’s Council within the DC Police Foundation to support the Chief’s efforts. The group has met since that time to plan special initiatives and engage women business leaders from around the region. Members of the Women's Council are members of the DC Police Foundation.
Strategic Mission: To support the Chief of Police in making the District of Columbia a safe place to live, work and visit by advancing the Chief's long-term priorities and near term in-kind and financial needs.
Women's Council Initiatives WISH LIST The Women’s Council Wish List initiative matches MPD needs with donations and in-kind services that could easily be provided to MPD district police stations. Many organizations have a surplus of items that they no longer need or use, such as furniture, computers/printers, and office supplies. Please contact your facility person to find out what you might have to donate to the Wish List for MPD.
If you have items to donate for the Wish List, email Meghan
TICKET BOOTH The Women’s Council Ticket Booth initiative seeks donated tickets and box seats to sporting and cultural events for MPD's youth programs and to reward outstanding and deserving officers. The Ticket Booth has been a huge success with corporate partners and individuals who often have last minute tickets to donate. Officers and their families and youth in MPD's programs greatly enjoy this unique opportunity to attend such events in the city they live and serve. We can accept tickets the same day as the event!
If you have tickets to donate to Ticket Booth, email Meghan
Honoring and Thanking Chief of Police Cathy Lanier The Women's Council holds an annual reception for women in the DC community to honor and thank Chief Cathy Lanier. In 2010, over 90 women attended and as these pictures show, everyone had a great time!
MEMBERS OF THE WOMEN'S COUNCIL
Lynn Gilmore, Chair Northrop Grumman Information Systems
Annalee Ash Diane and Norman Bernstein Foundation
Maureen Gleason Bryant Orr Partners Construction Management