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An update from our Executive director

Recent news & updates

Why Advocacy Matters!

Why Advocacy Matters!

Why does WFET believe in Advocacy? Advocacy seeks to ensure that all people in society are able to have their voice heard. When we advocate for someone, we serve to promote and protect their rights, ensuring their views and wishes are genuinely considered when...

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WFETN Welcomes Veenita Bisaria to the Board

WFETN Welcomes Veenita Bisaria to the Board

Veenita Bisaria is a results-driven investment and finance professional with over 20 years of experience and a proven track record of developing and successfully implementing a $10 billion investment portfolio - including asset allocation, section of investments,...

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WFETN Welcomes Angela Howard to the Board

WFETN Welcomes Angela Howard to the Board

Angela Howard brings 33 years of broad business experience in for-profit and not-for-profit business management and entrepreneurship. Angela’s prior experiences include Regional Account Executive for Coca-Cola USA, Portfolio manager for Atlanta Financial Group,...

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JC Holdway Spring Soirée Success

JC Holdway Spring Soirée Success

On the evening of Monday, May 2nd, Co-Chairs Todd & Andrea Flanders, Laura Cole (Women’s Fund Board Member), and Chef Joseph Lenn hosted a Spring Soirée to benefit the Women’s Fund of East Tennessee. The J.C. Holdway event, presented by KaTom and Axiom Wealth...

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You Make a Difference!

You Make a Difference!

How YOU Make the Difference Despite the trying nature of the past couple of years, the Women’s Fund of East Tennessee (WFET) has come out okay. Beyond okay - and we can only thank YOU for it! Our fundraising has continued to surpass expectations, due to our committed...

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Ten Years, Ten Stories – Success Beyond Expectations!

Ten Years, Ten Stories – Success Beyond Expectations!

We’ve done it, again. The Women’s Fund of East Tennessee is not only celebrating a ten- year birthday, but also the most successful fundraising event in its ten-year history. At the September Annual Luncheon, we raised more money than we ever have, thanks to YOU, our...

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