Woman's Club donates funds for NNPS health curriculum addition
Posted: January 9, 2025
The Woman's Club of Newport News generously donated $2,027.50, raised through its annual Bottle Auction fundraiser, to support the implementation of the Prevention Project curriculum in Newport News Public Schools.
Club officials presented their check to Jennifer Mulrine, NNPS Health and Physical Education instructional supervisor, at the school division Administration Building on January 8.
The Prevention Project is provided by Freekind, a nonprofit that educates the community to increase awareness, prevention and advocacy to fight human trafficking together. Initially launched in Virginia in 2012, the nationally recognized, award-winning curriculum has equipped 55,000 middle and high school students in 21 states, according to the Freekind website.
"This impactful human trafficking curriculum is designed to empower and educate middle school students in grades six through eight during their Family Life classes," Mulrine said.
"This thoughtful contribution will help equip our students with the knowledge and skills to recognize and prevent human trafficking, fostering awareness and safety in our community. We are deeply grateful for the club's dedication and commitment to protecting and uplifting the next generation."
The Woman's Club Bottle Auction took place in October. Club members and supporters were asked to donate items in a bottle that were wrapped or bagged so that the item was not visible, but attendees were given a clue as to what each item was during the auction.
Present at the check presentation pictured below were (left to right) Susie Mowry, Bottle Auction committee member and General Federation of Women's Clubs Virginia state president; Eileen Walsh, committee member; Mulrine; Carol Preston, club president; Linda Rayfield, auction chair; Sandy Nolan committee member and Debbie Cochran, committee member. Event contributors who are not pictured are auction committee members Ellen Molina, Elizabeth Hodges and Beth Seymour.
