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unusual facts about Business and Professional Women's Foundation


Business and Professional Women's Foundation

The Pay Equity Employment Act of 1994, followed by the Equal Pay Act (introduced in 1994) and the Paycheck Fairness Act (introduced in 1997) became BPW's focus legislation through the '90s.


Heather Shakespeare

She was an active member of the community and was involved in the scouting movement, the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) (President of the board from 1955-1960), the Business and Professional Women's Club, and the Country Women's Association.

Kristy Frank

Kristy currently serves as a StarPower Ambassador for Starlight Children's Foundation, encouraging other young people to commit their time, energy and resources to help other kids and working with Starlight to brighten the lives of seriously ill children.

Lauren Storm

Storm currently serves as a StarPower Ambassador for the Starlight Children's Foundation, encouraging other young people to commit their time to help other children and working with Starlight to brighten the lives of seriously ill children.

Michael and Marisa

Michael and Marisa have performed a variety of benefit concerts for charities including the Starlight Children’s Foundation, The Jimmy Fund, Children’s Hospital, Doug Flutie Foundation, Toys for Tots, The Rodman Ride and many others.

Michael Cammalleri

He has focused on children's charities, supporting the Starlight Children's Foundation, World Vision and the SickKids Foundation in Toronto among others.

Peter Samuelson

As a social entrepreneur, in 1982 Peter and his cousin, actress Emma Samms, were inspired by a boy battling an inoperable brain tumor, and started the Starlight Children's Foundation, building it into a charity dedicated to granting wishes for seriously ill children.

Peter Samuelson is an American and British TV and film producer and educator, and founder of the Starlight Children's Foundation.

Riley Children's Foundation

The Riley Memorial Association was founded in 1921 to honor beloved Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley.

Royal National Children's Foundation

The first JET chairman was wartime hero Group Captain Douglas Bader.

Snaresbrook

It was opened in 1843 as an Infant Orphan Asylum by King Leopold I of Belgium, and later became the Royal Wanstead School.

Starlight Children's Foundation

Rooted in the entertainment industry, Starlight was founded in 1982 by fourth generation filmmaker Peter Samuelson and his cousin, actress Emma Samms (born 1960).

Subaru BRAT

The vehicle has since been restored and returned to the ranch, which is now owned by the Young America's Foundation.

Tipitina's Foundation

The name is taken from the classic New Orleans piano tune, "Tipitina", written by Professor Longhair.

Fats Domino has dedicated proceeds from his latest musical release to the foundation.


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