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Calvert County Commission for Women

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Please visit us at www.calvertwomen.org

The Calvert County Commission for Women is the County's volunteer agency charged with:

• developing opportunities for women,
• eliminating barriers that prevent women from realizing their full potential,
• and giving recognition to the contributions of women in Calvert County.

The Commission meets each month on the third Thursday at 7 p.m. in the conference room at the Lusby Office Suites in Prince Frederick.  Meetings are open to the public.

Commission Members seek to frame issues, identify problems and recommend solutions, including public policy to enhance the economic self-sufficiency of women, promote security and safety for families, and empower women of all ages.

As the voice for women in the county, the Commission functions as an advocacy agency and information clearinghouse. Through its publications, women's forums, annual women's recognition awards, a continuing education scholarship program, and active participation in community events, the Commission provides information and referral for services and advocates on behalf of county residents.

In meeting our mission, we have achieved the following::

• We assisted the St. Mary's Women's Center, now the Women's Center of Southern Maryland, in opening an office in Calvert County for Exparte Services.
• We assisted the Calvert County school bus drivers by improving their benefits, salaries and promoting equal opportunity with their employers.
• We celebrate multiple wonderful women every year for their assistance and volunteerism within the county.
• From our group has stemmed Safe Harbor; Abused Persons Shelter; Linda Kelley, County Commissioner; and Margaret Phipps, Register of Wills.