Thanks for supporting Womanspace event

Jigna Rao and Ingrid Reed
Womanspace is extremely grateful to the sponsors and guests who attended the 17th annual Award Dinner on May 12 that supports the work of Womanspace serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Mercer County. The award is named in honor of Princeton Borough’s mayor, Barbara Boggs Sigmund, who served the community two decades ago and among her achievements is founding Womanspace with the mission to assure the right of every family in our area to live in a safe and peaceful home.
   The Barbara Boggs Sigmund Award this year recognized an acclaimed artist and writer, Faith Ringgold, who fulfills Womanspace’s goal to honor women who inspire us to greatness. Judith Brodsky and Ferris Olin, Princeton residents and nationally recognized leaders in Rutgers University’s arts programs, recounted Ms. Ringgold’s 50-year record of achievements in the arts and her lifelong commitment to women through art, teaching and service.
   Nationally and internationally known as painter, writer of children’s books and especially as a creator of story quilts, Ms. Ringgold has a long record of commitment to seeking recognition for women’s contributions to the arts and more broadly for social justice in our society. Ms. Ringgold’s renowned work can be seen on the third-floor children’s section of the Princeton Public Library where the mosaic mural from her Caldecott Award book, “Tar Beach,” has brought joy to both children and adults.
   The attendance at the dinner and the many ways that individuals, volunteers, organizations and businesses contribute to Womanspace make it possible for this unique organization to remain strong. This support also allows the agency to grow to meet the needs of individuals struggling with domestic and/or sexual violence in our area — individuals who are found in all walks-of-life and parts of our communities. Please visit www.womanspace.org to learn more. Thank you for your continued support.
Jigna Rao
Lawrence
Ingrid Reed
Princeton Borough
The writers are co-chairwomen of the Womanspace Barbara Boggs Sigmund Award Event Committee and members of the Womanspace board of directors.