Events
Areva Accepts Lifetime Achievement Award
On September 9th 2022, Areva Martin was presented a Lifetime Achievement Award during the Salute to Women in Leadership Gala hosted by the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis. The award is presented to outstanding women who create opportunities for ‘disadvantaged and overlooked individuals and communities.’ Maxine Waters, a St. Louis native like Areva, sent
The Special Needs Network 17th Annual Back2School Fair, A Major Success!
The 17th Annual Back2School Health & Resource Fair was a success! Our amazing sponsors stepped up to make it possible for us to provide free groceries, backpack, back to school supplies and so much more. After two years of COVID, it’s important for students to get excited about going back to the classroom.
2022 YWCA Greater L.A. Phenomenal Women Awards
It’s an honor to receive a Phenomenal Woman Award. On June 14th, the YWCA held its inaugural Phenomenal Woman Award Celebration celebrating over 3500 First Responders and Essential Worker SHEROES, coining the day as the National Unsung Sheroes Day. The YWCA of Greater L.A. encourages Americans across the country to honor their personal SHEROES or
A Resoundingly Successful 14th Annual Pink Pump Affair
A Resoundingly Successful “Pink Pump Affair.” For 14 years, Areva has produced, sponsored and co-hosted the Annual Pink Pump Affair, a celebratory fundraiser benefitting Special Needs Network that draws hundreds of guests to the Beverly Hilton. Headliners sharing the stage with Areva have included comedians Kym Whitley and Luenell, actresses Wendy Raquel Robinson, Vivica Fox
Women’s History Month Celebration: A Once-In-A-Generation Celebration
The Women’s History Month celebration in 2022 was help at the Vice President’s Official Residence where Areva celebrated with her college and family friend, Vice President Harris, First Gentleman Doug Emhoff, and 150 powerful and inspiring women from all over the United States. Congresswoman, mayors, ambassadors, entertainers, civil rights leaders and students gathered to mark