Welcome to our Here for the Girls media page! Here you’ll find this year’s press releases, information on how to contact H4TG staff for media purposes, and other important information.

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Press Release

2023 Press Releases

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2022 Press Releases

Here for the Girls Receives the VCU Outstanding Community Partner Award!

Here for the Girls Celebrates 15 Years!

2021 Press Releases

Here for the Girls Welcomes Two New Board MembersHere for the Girls Honors Celebrate Diversity Month with Community Events

Here for the Girls Will Celebrate 15 Year Anniversary at Pink Carpet Gala

2020 Press Releases

Here for the Girls Welcomes Two New Board Members

2019 Press Releases

Tea and Talk Panel Discussion on Women’s Health For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Here for the Girls Hosts 10thAnnual Run for the Hills 10K/5K Presented by TowneBank

Join Here for the Girls at Its 13th Annual Pink Carpet Gala!

Annual “Breast” Ball Charity Golf Tourney Celebrates 12th Year!

Here for the Girls Welcomes New Board Members

In the News

Media Mentions

Here for the Girls, group that supports young women with breast cancer, prepares for several events

13 News Now - October 17, 2022

Noon Interview: Here for the Girls talks supporting young women with breast cancer

13 News Now - October 17, 2022

Here For The Girls Recognized With VCU Outstanding Community Partner Award

WY Daily - June 8, 2022

H4TG Celebrates 15 Years of Supporting Young Women On Their Journey With Breast Cancer

Peninsula Chronicle - March 21, 2022

8 Places for People with Breast Cancer to Turn for Mental Health Support

Healthline - March 18, 2022

Williamsburg Craft Beer Festival Returns This April

WY Daily - February 20, 2022

James River Living (March 2021 edition, sent to some neighborhoods in JCC) DP has a physical copy of this article

(March 2021 edition, sent to some neighborhoods in JCC)

WYDaily article on golf tournament

(4/11/21)

Dale Murray radio show (aired June 13) featuring board members Teresa and Joyce, on Z-104, 2WD, 94.9 The Point and 95.7 RnB LINK to recording

(Aired June 13)

June 6 WYDaily article on Aroma's GBP fundraiser

(June 6 WYDaily article)

August 31, 2021 WYDaily article on Non-Profit Management Insistute

(August 31, 2021 WYDaily)

Sept 13 WYDaily article on Gala

(Sept 13 WYDaily)

Oct 1, Williamsburg's Next Door Neighbors Magazine article on Nicole Lehr, 2021 CA + H4TG services:

(Oct 1, Williamsburg's Next Door Neighbors Magazine)

Oct 6, Marjorie Cohen WJLA interview (includes lots of H4TG info):

(Oct 6, WJLA)

Oct 24, WYDaily, local PD supports H4TG and other orgs in October

(Oct 24, WYDaily)

Nov 8, WYDaily, "Paddle On Williamsburg" Owner Reflects on Impactful Season

(Nov 8, WYDaily)

Nov 30, 2021, The Virginia Pilot, Charlie & Mari Ann Banks named First Citizens

(Nov 30, 2021, The Virginia Pilot)

December 13, 2021, Riverside in the Community with Here for the Girls

(December 13, 2021)

Cancer doesn’t stop for the coronavirus, and patients are more at risk as a result

(WYDaily, April 30, 2020)

Supporting Our Members During COVID-19

(WMBG FM 93.5, April 13, 2020)

Still Fierce and Fighting

(Washington Times Herald, February 26, 2020)

Being Social | Here for the Girls Gala

(Distinction, November 2019)

Interview with the H4TG Executive Director and 2020 Calendar Model

(Coastal Connections, October 2019)

Interview with Vicki Vawter (Run for the Hills)

(12News Now, October 9, 2020)

Breast Cancer Awareness Publication

(Daily Press and Virginia Gazette, October 1, 2020)

Beer for the Girls (Go Beyond Pink Fundraiser)

(Virginia Gazette, July 19, 2020)

With new leadership, a local nonprofit plans to expand in the community

(WYDaily, April 24, 2019)

Radio Interview:Here for the Girls on The Nonprofit Exchangewith C. Richard Gillcrese

(WNSB Hot 91.1 FM, March 30, 2019)

H4TG Calendar Model Feature

(WRIC, March 26, 2019)

Co-founder of longtime Williamsburg nonprofit steps down but leaves a legacy behind her

(WYDaily, March 18, 2019)

Indoor, winter golf tourney raises money for local charities

(The Virginia Gazette, January 8, 2019)

H4TG Office Information

Information

1309 Jamestown Road, Suite 204, Williamsburg, VA 23185

hereforthegirls.org

H4TG Leadership + Board of Directors

H4TG Co-Founders

Rene Bowditch, Co-Founder
Mary Beth Gibson, Co-Founder

H4TG Leadership Team

Chris Schwab, Executive Director
Victoria Riley, Director of Program + Operations

H4TG Board of Directors

Linda McKee, MBA – Board President

Joyce Ortiz - Board Vice President

Rene Bowditch – Board Secretary

Thomas A. Smith, Jr., CPA – Board Treasurer

Melissa Frank

Michael A. Franks

Kandace McGuire, MD

Arnethea Sutton, Ph.D.

Sonia Hepburn, MD

Chris Smith

Michelle Lakins-Waller

Chuck Jarrett

Jackie Mierle – Member Representative

Erin Parrish – Member Representative

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