Coalition of 100 Black Women

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National Coalition of 100 Black Women, PA Chapter Hosts Financial Seminar and Luncheon at Loews Hotel Philadelphia

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., PA Chapter and Philadelphia Loews Hotel hosted a Financial Education Seminar and Luncheon for The Career Wardrobe. 55 women transitioning into the workforce attended the seminar on Tuesday, October 26, 2004.

The luncheon was part of an on-going effort by NCBW to assist low-income women prepare for the workforce. NCBW also conducted a business suit drive to benefit The Career wardrobe on October 20th and contributed to The Career Wardrobe’s “Dressing Fine for $39” campaign that raises money to purchase women’s business suits in sizes 18-32 for women who look to The Wardrobe to help them prepare for job interviews and subsequent employment.

April J. Dungy, Assistant Vice President and Community Consultant from PNC Community Development Banking spoke to the women who attended about organizing, controlling and saving money, as well as the importance of maintaining a checking and/or savings account.