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Women of Tomorrow’s 2013 School Coordinator’s of the Year! | 05/16/13

Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program would like to congratulate the recipients of the 2013 School Coordinator of the Year Award! We are so grateful for the hard work that the Coordinator's do, their dedication and passion for our progam.

Sun Sentinel: Spring Campaign Provides Nourishment for Children in Broward County | 05/14/13

With matching funds multiplying donations, the Spring Campaign's launch is planting the seeds for local children to have a chance at a healthier and brighter future. The Sun Sentinel Children's Fund, a McCormick Foundation Fund, has kicked off its first-ever Spring Campaign to raise funds to support local nonprofits that help children and families reach self-sufficiency by offering year-round educational programs, providing nutritious meals and housing, and supporting child abuse prevention and treatment programs. All donations to the Spring Campaign are matched by the McCormick Foundation at 50 cents on the dollar, and the Sun Sentinel and the foundation pay all administrative expenses, so 100 percent of every donation, plus the match, is granted to the local community.

Sun Sentinel: Women of Tomorrow Impacts Five Charity Groups | 05/07/13

More than 200 women were on hand as Impact 100 Palm Beach County awarded $220,000 in grants to five nonprofit organizations at its second annual "Grand Awards Celebration" at Delray Beach Marriott. After hearing presentations from the five nonprofit finalists, the Impact 100 members cast their votes and awarded $100,000 to Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida and Women of Tomorrow. The three remaining finalists, the Delray Beach Center for the Arts at Old School Square, Coastal Conservation Association Florida and the Children's Home Society, were each awarded $6,667.

South Florida Luxury Guide- Women of Tomorrow Gala Raises Record-Breaking Amount | 05/03/13

The Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program celebrated its 12th Annual Gala and 17th year of mentoring on March 2 at the Mandarin Oriental Miami. Founders Jennifer Valoppi and Don Browne, along with Gala Chair Marisa Toccin and Co-Vice President Katherine Fernandez Rundle, were among the 500 philanthropists and celebrities who raised a record breaking $700,000 for the program.

Women of Tomorrow Celebrates 2013 Annual Graduation Luncheon! | 05/01/13

Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program hosted over 700 guests at its Annual Graduation Luncheon to award $200,000 in college scholarships to more than 100 Mentees and honor the 2013 graduating seniors on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 11am at Jungle Island. To mark the occasion, special speakers Debbie Wasserman Schultz, U.S. Representative of Florida’s 23rd Congressional District, Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and Robert Runcie, Superintendent of Broward County Public Schools, joined Women of Tomorrow Founder & President, Jennifer Valoppi in addressing the more than 450 graduating seniors to inspire them to continue forward on their path to success.

Women of Tomorrow Wins $100,000 Grant from IMPACT 100 Palm Beach County’s Grand Awards Celebration | 04/24/13

Women of Tomorrow is proud to announce our $100,000 Impact 100 Palm Beach County award win! Over 200 women gathered at the Delray Beach Marriot on April 18, 2013 to attend Impact 100 Palm Beach County's 2nd Annual Awards Celebration, where $220,000 in grants was awarded to five nonprofit organizations.

El Nuevo Herald: Preciosa Gala de Women of Tomorrow | 04/20/13

Un año más, la gala de Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program fue un exito total, no solo en cuanto a animación y elegancia, sino por los cerca de $700,000 recaudados a beneficio maravillosa institución ceada por Jennifer Valoppi y Don Browne hace años para ayudar y patrocinar a niñas de esta comunidad que viven en situación de riesgo, proporcionandoles financiación para sus estudios, orientación, apoyo, etc.

Women of Tomorrow Detroit Spring 2013 Fundraiser at Bob Seger Concert! | 04/18/13

Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program hosted its Detroit Spring 2013 Fundraiser at a concert by Detroit Rock n’ Roll legend Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band on April 11, 2013 at the Palace of Auburn Hills. The organization sold tax-deducible tickets to the event, which included a private reception prior to the concert at the luxurious new Club 300 for supporters to meet and mingle.

Women of Tomorrow Hosts Second Health & Wellness Symposium at St. Thomas University | 04/15/13

On Friday, April 12, 2013 Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program partnered with St. Thomas University to host our second Health & Wellness Symposium! Over 200 Women of Tomorrow Mentees from Miami-Dade public high schools attended the event to learn about health and wellness topics including; "How to Stay Sane When My Family is Going Crazy"; "Eat This, Not That"; "How to Make the Most of Relationships"; "Self-Defense, Security and Safety" and many more!

ClickonDetroit.com: Bob Seger to Rock “Women of Tomorrow” Fundraiser | 04/11/13

DETROIT - The Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program will host their 2013 Spring Fundraiser at the Palace during Detroit rock legend Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band's concert. Event organizers said the concert will take place in the luxurious new Club 300 at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Thursday, April 11 at 6 p.m. The non-profit, which provides mentoring and scholarship opportunities to at-risk young girls in public high schools, is selling tax-deductible tickets to the nearly sold-out concert, which will include a private reception in Club 300 with amenities such as private restrooms, two private cash bars, complimentary wine, soda and heavy appetizers.

Savannah Brinson Hosts IPROMise Event for Women of Tomorrow Mentees at Miami HEAT Arena! | 04/08/13

On Tuesday, April 3rd, Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program Mentees from 11 high schools throughout Miami-Dade County participated in Savannah Brinson’s first-ever Savannah’s I PROMISE Makeover Event held at the American Airlines Arena. Savannah established the event, as a way to empower and inspire young women and assist those that may not have the means to prepare for prom on their own. Fifty (50) Women of Tomorrow Mentees were provided with a brand new prom dress of their choice, as well as professional make-up and hair techniques.

NBA.com: Savannah Brinson Celebrates the Inaugural “Savannah’s I PROMISE Makeover” | 04/03/13

MIAMI – April 3, 2013 – Today, fifty pre-selected at-risk high school senior girls from local Miami public schools had the opportunity of a lifetime to participate in Savannah Brinson’s first-ever Savannah’s I PROMISE Makeover. Held at AmericanAirlines Arena, the inaugural event provided the young women with a prom dress of their choice and assorted accessories for their upcoming senior proms. Brinson, the fiancée of NBA All-Star LeBron James, established the event as a way to empower and inspire young women and assist those that may not have the means to prepare for prom on their own. The 50 participants were selected with the assistance of Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program, a South Florida organization that connects young women to life changing mentoring and scholarship opportunities.

SHOT ON SITE - Ocean Drive Magazine April 2013 features Women of Tomorrow 2013 Annual Gala | 04/02/13

Ocean Drive Magazine Miami features Women of Tomorrow's 2013 Annual Gala in the SHOT ON SITE portion of their April 2013 issue.

Revista Selecta: Elegante Gala Anual de Women of Tomorrow | 04/01/13

Con el apoyo de más de 500 filántropos, celebridades y prominentes figuras de la comunidad, se llevó a cabo recientemente en el Hotel Mandarin Oriental, la gala anual de Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program, que este año celebró su décimo segunda entrega. Para la ocasión, los co-fundadores Jennifer Valoppi y Don Browne se
unieron a Marisa Toccin, quien fungió como Chair y a la honorable fiscal estatal Katherine Fernández-Rundle, Vice Presidenta de la fundación.

Revista Selecta: Cena de Women of Tomorrow | 04/01/13

El delicioso restaurante italiano Tosca, en Miami Beach, sirvió como telón de fondo para una exclusiva cena privada organizada por Women of Tomorrow, en la que se dieron a conocer los filántropos que serán homenajeados en su próxima gala anual. El evento, que contó con un selecto grupo de invitados VIP, fue organizado por Jennifer Valoppi, Co-Fundadora y Presidenta de la organización, quien se unió a Marisa Toccin, Chair de la esperada gala. Esta glamorosa cena sirvió para dar a conocer detalles sobre la elegante celebración que está pautada a realizarse el próximo 2 de marzo en el exclusivo Hotel Mandarin Oriental.

MDPC Superintendent Randy Speck Interviews Women of Tomorrow Mentees | 04/01/13

Randy Speck, Superintendent of Madison District Public Schools in Detroit, Michigan, recently interviewed Women of Tomorrow Mentees from Madison High School, where Meg Ferron and Holly Anselmi mentor. Check out the interview HERE!

Social Florida Guide: Women of Tomorrow Making a Difference Today | 04/01/13

Founded in Miami in 1997, The Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program helps at-risk public high school girls b pairing them with highly accomplished female mentors. Each year, 131 high schools participate in this program. 2,500 at-risk girls lives are change as they go through monthly mentoring sessions lead by over 350 successful female mentors. The girls are placed into small groups and are exposed to opportunities that would have otherwise not been available to them including personal and professional training, and education on goal setting and achievement.

SocialMiami.com: 12th Annual Gala at the Mandarin Oriental Benefiting Women of Tomorrow | 03/26/13

The Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program celebrated its 12th-annual gala, with nearly 500 of Miami’s leading philanthropists and celebrities in attendance. Founders Jennifer Valoppi and Don Browne, along with Gala Chair Marisa Toccin and Co-Vice President, Katherine Fernandez Rundle, helped celebrate the organizations 12th Annual Gala and 17th year of mentoring as they raised a record breaking $700,000 for its South Florida headquartered program.

Women of Tomorrow Detroit Mentees Participate in NBC’s Education Nation! | 03/25/13

Women of Tomorrow Detroit Mentees were proud to participate in NBC News Education Nation Student Town Hall on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Mentees from both Southfield High School and Henry Ford High School participated in NBC's initiative to being national attention to the crisis in education in America.

EILEEN FISHER Detroit Hosts VIP Shopping Experience Benefiting Women of Tomorrow | 03/25/13

Thank you to EILEEN FISHER at Somerset Collection for hosting a special VIP Shopping Experience on March 23, 2013 benefiting the Women of Tomorrow Detroit program! Supporters shopped the EILEEN FISHER Spring 2013 Collection for a good cause and received $25 off during the event, while 10% of all proceeds were donated to the Women of Tomorrow program.

South Florida Luxury Guide Features our Philanthropic & Gala Chair in their March 2013 Issue! | 03/13/13

Women of Tomorrow Philanthropic & Gala Chair and Board Member, Marisa Toccin, is featured in the "GET TO KNOW" section of South Florida Luxury Guide's March/April 2013 issue, just in time for our 2013 Annual Gala! Read the full story to find out how this amazing entrepreneur finds time to run her business and give back to her community by helping secure the future of at-risk girls!

Glades Central Senior One of Five in State to Win $40,000 Scholarship | 03/08/13

On Jan. 30, Esther Benette was sitting in the back of the auditorium for a senior assembly at Glades Central High School as her fellow classmates were recognized for their achievements. When Principal Anthony Anderson said there was a special student to be recognized for receiving a prestigious college fellowship, the 18-year-old began looking around.

Mentors Mariita Srebnick & Ana Castillo Appear on CNN En Español, NotiMujer! | 03/08/13

Women of Tomorrow Founding Mentor Mariita Srebnick and Women of Tomorrow Graduate & Mentor Ana Castillo appeared on CNN En Español, NotiMujer, on Thursday March 7, 2013 to speak about the program and its success! Click HERE to see the interview!

Miami Herald: HEAT IS ON CIRCUIT | 03/07/13

The yearly Women of Tomorrow fundraising gala had a distinct Miami Heat flavor over the weekend. For one thing, Heat President Pat Riley and wife Chris took place at the head table to help the nonprofit- founded by former NBC boss Don Browne and ex-anchorwoman Jennifer Valoppi - raise more than $700,000 to send young women to college.

Women of Tomorrow Celebrates their 2013 Annual Gala! | 03/05/13

The Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program celebrated its 12th-annual gala on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the Mandarin Oriental, with nearly 500 of Miami’s leading philanthropists and celebrities in attendance. Founders Jennifer Valoppi and Don Browne, along with Gala Chair Marisa Toccin and Co-Vice President, Katherine Fernandez Rundle, helped celebrate the organizations 12th Annual Gala and 17th year of mentoring as they raised a record breaking $700,000 for its South Florida headquartered program.

WOMEN OF TOMORROW MENTOR & SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO HOST 12TH ANNUAL GALA AT THE MANDARIN ORIENTAL | 02/21/13

MIAMI, Fla. (February 20, 2013) — The Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program will host its 12th annual gala at the beautiful Mandarin Oriental with more than 500 of South Florida’s leading philanthropists, celebrities and politicians on Saturday, March 2, 2013. Founders Jennifer Valoppi and Don Browne, along with Gala Chair Marisa Toccin and Co-Vice President, the Honorable Katherine Fernandez Rundle, have planned an unforgettable evening in celebration of the Women of Tomorrow’s 12th annual gala and its 17th year of mentoring at-risk young girls in South Florida.

WPLG Channel 10 Supports Women of Tomorrow Through PSA | 02/15/13

Thank you to WPLG Channel 10 South Florida for once again supporting the Women of Tomorrow Annual Gala as a Media Sponsor. Check out Women of Tomorrow’s PSA airing on WPLG CH 10 from February 18th – March 2nd, 2013.

Women of Tomorrow Hosts First Annual Health & Wellness Symposium | 02/13/13

On February 8, 2013 Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program partnered with Miami Dade College Kendall Campus to host our First Health & Wellness Symposium. Over 160 Women of Tomorrow Mentees from Miami-Dade public high schools attended the event to learn about a variety of relevant health and wellness topics from highly professional women in the field.

Women of Tomorrow is CRAVE Restaurant’s Charity of the Month for February 2013! | 02/13/13

We are proud to announce that CRAVE Restaurant, Coral Gables, has chosen Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program as their Charity of the Month for February 2013, as part of their "CRAVE Cares" initiative! During the month of February, a portion of the proceeds from their "Crave Cares Menu" will benefit Women of Tomorrow.

Ocean Drive features Women of Tomorrow upcoming Annual Gala | 02/01/13

Ocean Drive Magazines features Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program’s upcoming 2013 Annual Gala in their February 2013 issue.

Join Women of Tomorrow As We Partner With WPBT for the Screening of MAKERS: Women Who Make America | 01/23/13

Join us as we partner with WPBT for the highly anticipated screening of Makers: Women Who Make America- an empowering documentary about how women have helped shape America over the last 50 years through one of the most sweeping social revolutions in our country’s history. Narrated by Meryl Streep, the documentary is built from first-person, intimate accounts of women who experienced this change of time, including movement leaders such as Gloria Steinem; opponents like Phyllis Schafly; celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Katie Couric; political figures including Condoleezza Rice and Hillary Clinton; and Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and many ordinary women.

Teen Preparing for Bright Future | 01/20/13

Cooper City High School senior Ashira Vantrees, 17, left, laughs with her sister, Alexis, 15, a freshman, as they study outside a local Starbucks. She’s part of Women of Tomorrow, a mentoring and scholarship program that is in 131 South Florida high schools and helped her land a college scholarship to study disaster management.

Mentee Ashira Vantrees Blogs About Being Recognized as the Sun Life Rising Star Award Winner! | 01/07/13

When Sun Life asked if I wanted to be a guest blogger and share my experiences from a few weekends ago where I, along with three other amazing girls, was recognized with the Sun Life Rising Star Award, I couldn’t turn the opportunity down!

Congratulations to our Detroit Mentor Challenge Winners! | 01/01/13

We are excited to announce our Detroit Mentor Challenge Winners, and thank all of our Mentors for taking time out of their busy schedules to participate in the Mentor Challenge! The funds raised from this fundraising campaign will help support career-focused field trips, specialized college campus visits and help the program continue running in Detroit!

Women of Tomorrow: Taking on the challenges of today | 12/28/12

Cooper City High School senior Ashira Vantrees is well on her way to becoming an expert in disaster management. And it's not just because she's already won a college scholarship with a plan to study that topic. Vantrees, 17, tells about having to pack up the two-bedroom apartment she shared with her mother and three sisters, stow most of their stuff in a storage unit and go on a road trip. When they returned, they were living in a hotel for four months.

A Note from our Mentor Challenge Winner and DASH Mentor Elsie Howard | 12/20/12

Because of you, our 23 mentees at the Design and Architecture High School (DASH) each received a netbook computer for the holidays. Yes. WE WON THE MENTOR CHALLENGE!

You -- my dear dear and wonderful friends changed these girls' lives. You can visit the Women of Tomorrow Website or their Facebook page to hear their stories. You can see their smiles. WHAT A MOMENT.

Detroit Mentees Treated to a Special Holiday Lunch Hosted by WDIV Local 4 Television! | 12/20/12

On December 19, our Detroit Mentees from both Cass Tech High School & Osborn Evergeen High School were treated to a special Holiday Lunch hosted by WDIV Local 4 Television Studios! The event was catered by Pot Bellys and the girls were welcomed by their Mentors Marla Drutz, Kim Voet, Carol Mansfield, and Gretchen Perkins as well as surprise guest speaker Paula Tutman, Local 4 Reporter, who spoke to the girls about the importance of giving!

The Miami Herald - Dolphins Notebook - features Mentee Ashira Vantrees Sun Life Rising Star Award | 12/19/12

Dolphins players Davone Bess and Mike Pouncey, along with cheerleaders and team CEO Mike Dee, surprised three local high school students with $5,000 scholarships Tuesday. Sephora Dubreuze (Boca Raton Community), Kimi Farrington (Pompano Beach) and Ashira Vantrees (Cooper City) were honored as Sun Life Rising Star Award recipients for their “remarkable achievements.”

A Path to Success: New Job Skills Transform Lives, No Matter the Age | 11/16/12

Robbin Newman has spent countless hours on boards and committees with area non-profits. But it’s the time she spends with the Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program on the campus of Western High School mentoring and teaching job skills and life lessons to inspire, motivate and empower at-risk, teenage women that gives her the most satisfaction.

Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Features Women of Tomorrow in her Weekly Newsletter | 11/15/12

Dear Friends, Do you know any teenage girls who are struggling in school or at home? If so, let me introduce you to the Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program (WOT). This wonderful community organization’s goal is to encourage and empower teenage girls to develop to their fullest potential and make their dreams a reality.

Women of Tomorrow Helps Students Find Their Inner Voice | 11/07/12

Art - in any form - can be empowering. That was the lesson learned by more than 40 young women from four Palm Beach County high schools, including Wellington Community High School, who recently participated in the Women of Tomorrow program.

Cooper City High School Student Wins Scholarship | 11/01/12

Cooper City High School Senior Ashira Vantrees has been a member of the Women of Tomorrow Club for the past three years. She thought she was attending a club meeting, when Miami Dolphins start wide receiver Davone Bess and CEO Mike Dee entered the room and asked her to join them. In recognition of her achievements, she received a $5,000 scholarship towards financing a college education from the Sun Life Rising Start Awards program, a Miami Dolphins Foundation educational program.

Ocean Drive Shot On Site Features Women of Tomorrow 2012 Annual Kick-Off at the St.Regis | 11/01/12

Stacy Chimento and Diane Walder at the Women of Tomorrow's annual Miami-Dade and Broward kickoff event at the St.Regis Bal Harbour Resort

Women of Tomorrow Celebró sus 16 Años con Ameno Coctel en el St.Regis Bal Harbour | 10/31/12

Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program, ofreció recientemente un divertido coctel en el Hotel St.Regis Bal Harbour para celebrar 16 años de creación de la prestigiosa institución. Como apoyo a la causa, Marisa Toccin y Victoria Chase participaron como Chairs de la noche.

HELP US WIN $15,000 FROM THE 2013 NATIONAL HARLEQUIN MORE THAN WORDS AWARD | 10/19/12

Women of Tomorrow Founder & President, Jennifer Valoppi, is selected as one of five finalists for the 2013 national Harlequin More Than Words Award - an award that recognizes ordinary women who do extraordinary things. If selected, Women of Tomorrow would receive a $15,000 grant! Help us by voting for Jennifer daily from all devices here. Sign up here for daily voting email reminders.

Women of Tomorrow Mentees Attend Marlins Ayudan Kick-Off Event! | 10/18/12

On Thursday, October 19th, Women of Tomorrow Mentees from Miami Edison Senior High, joined Marlins Ayudan as they celebrated their kickoff event in which they announced their volunteer activities for the year. The Miami Marlins are big supporters of Women of Tomorrow and sponsored this year’s polos for Miami-Dade & Broward Counties!

Women of Tomorrow receives Sun Life Rising Star Award’s Program Grant! | 10/12/12

The Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program was one of four nonprofit organizations selected to receive the Sun Life Rising Star Awards program grant in addition to a generous scholarship for one of our Mentees – Ashira Vantrees!

Women of Tomorrow Hosts Annual Miami Dade & Broward Kick-Off at the St.Regis Bal Harbour | 10/02/12

Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program (WOT) is celebrating its 16th year of mentoring at-risk girls in South Florida public high schools by hosting its annual Miami-Dade & Broward Kick-Off Event at the exclusive new St. Regis Bal Harbour.

Women of Tomorrow, In-Kind Sponsors to Movie Event Premiere of Half the Sky | 09/27/12

Women of Tomorrow is proud to be an in-kind sponsor for the free preview and screening of Half The Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide. The event will take place on Thursday, September 27, at the Little Haiti Cultural Center in Miami.

Women of Tomorrow Hosts 2012 Palm Beach Kick-Off at Phillips Point Club | 09/27/12

Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program (WOT) hosted its Annual Palm Beach Kick-Off event at the beautiful Phillips Point Club. The event celebrated the organizations 16th year of mentoring at-risk girls in the South Florida community.

Another Rising Star Awarded Scholarship | 09/19/12

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Davone Bess signs the Sun Life Rising Star $5,000 scholarship check for Cooper City High School student Ashira Vantrees, right, on Tuesday as she is surrounded by friends, school staff, family and media.

Women of Tomorrow Hosts 2012 Miami-Dade & Broward Kick-Off at the St. Regis Bal Harbour | 09/19/12

Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program (WOT) celebrated its 16th year of mentoring at-risk girls in South Florida public high schools by hosting its annual Miami-Dade & Broward Kick-Off Event at the exclusive new St. Regis Bal Harbour on Wednesday, September 19, 2012.

Women of Tomorrow Celebrates Fashion’s Night Out with Oxygene Boutique, Bal Harbour | 09/06/12

On Thursday, September 6, 2012, The Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program celebrated Fashion's Night Out at the beautiful Oxygene Boutique at Bal Harbour Shops. Guests filled the store and enjoyed bites and cocktails while treating themselves to a set of faux lashes at the Gee Beauty Lash Bar. All proceeds from this year’s FNO collaboration t-shirt by Brian Lichtenberg will be donated to Women of Tomorrow!

Women of Tomorrow Receives Donation from Florida Community Bank | 08/29/12

On August 29th, 2012, the Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program was proud to receive a donation from Florida Community Bank. Women of Tomorrow's Founder & President, Jennifer Valoppi, accepted the award at a check presentation held at the bank's corporate office in Weston, FL. Also in attendance at the presentation was Michelle Kahn, Women of Tomorrow's Director of Strategic Partnerships, and senior executives from the bank, including Marcos Britos, Nancy Merolla, and Irene Marshall.

Women of Tomorrow Wins 2012 Regional CLASSY Award for Educational Advancement | 08/01/12

Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program is proud to announce that we have won the 2012 Regional CLASSY Award for Educational Achievement out of 2,400 worthy nominees! Winners were selected based on impact, originality and category fit through a combination of online public votes and a judging panel of past CLASSY Award winners.

Women of Tomorrow a Finalist for the 2012 CLASSY Awards | 07/10/12

Women of Tomorrow is a finalist for the 2012 CLASSY Awards, the largest philanthropic awards ceremony in the country! The CLASSY Awards is the largest philanthropic awards ceremony in the country, celebrating the greatest achievements by nonprofit organizations, socially conscious businesses, and individuals worldwide.

Linda Noche de Women of Tomorrow, De Fiesta/ Estilo | 06/03/12

La organización Women of Tomorrow, fundada en 1997 por Jennifer Valoppi y Don Browne para inspirar, motivar y ayudar a jóvenes estudiantes en situación de riesgo, celebró por todo lo alto la undecima edición de su gala anual, principal evento recaudatorio con el que la institución consigue importantes fondos a beneficio de su Mentor & Scholarship Program.

Una Gala Con Mucho Glamour | 06/01/12

El Hotel Mandarin Oriental Miami se vistió de lujo para servir de anfitrión en la oncena gala anual de Women of Tomorrow que reunió allí más de 500 filántropos, celebridades, empresarios y personalidades del sur de la Florida. Jennifer Valoppi y Don Browne, fundadores del programa dedicado a ayudar muchachas de bajos recursos lograr su potencial, se reunieron a la Chair de la gala Marisa Toccin la Co-Vice Presidenta de la organización, la Fiscal Estatal Katherine Fernández-Rundle, para darle la bienvenida a los invitados.

WOT Congratulates Mentee Monique Clarke on her 2012 Prom | 05/23/12

Congratulations to Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program Mentee Monique Clarke who picked up a dress at our 2012 Project Prom Dress giveaway on April 21st, 2012 at the Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, FL. She looked beautiful as she attended Dr. Michael Senior Krop High Schools prom last week.

WOT Wins MDCPS Growing DREAM’s Award! | 05/21/12

On May 21, 2012 Women of Tomorrow was recognized for its contribution and dedication to the school system and was awarded the title of Exemplary Dade Partner, District Wide Category from the MDCPS Growing DREAM's Award!

Oxygene Boutique Hosts Lunch to Benefit Women of Tomorrow with Loren Ridinger, Haute Living and More | 05/17/12

On Wednesday, May 9th, ladies who lunch gathered at Oxygene boutique on the second tier of the Bal Harbour Ahops to dine in unison while ogling the latest array of newly delivered Loren Jewels. Of course, fans of the brand are familliar with the widespread variety that encompasses the Loren Jewels collection, but this particular offering really widened said variety, injecting the pieces with an estate feel that was both modern and timeless- ver much in step with their creator, Loren Ridinger.

Broward County Public Schools Community Involvement Awards | 05/09/12

Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program (WOT) would like to congratulate two of its mentors, Ms. Michelle Adams & Mr. Shani Robinson, on winning the the Mentor of the Year Co-Mentoring Team Award for South Broward High! The awards, which took place on May 9, 2012, honored and celebrated the contributions of all the individuals and organizations that support the schools and the students on a daily basis.

Women of Tomorrow’s 2012 School Coordinator of the Year Award | 05/09/12

Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program (WOT) would like to congratulate the recipients of the 2012 School Coordinator of the Year award, presented at the Graduation Luncheon on May 9, 2012 to Ms. Mary Molina-Carabllo, Ms. Sonya Duval & Ms. Ellen Williams.

Oxygene Honors “Women of Tomorrow” | 05/09/12

Shayne Cohen and Haute Living Magazine present Loren Jewels to honor “Women of Tomorrow” Mentor and Scholarship Program.

Oxygene Boutique Luncheon Honoring Women of Tomorrow | 05/09/12

May is the month for luncheons and Social Miami fashion contributor stylist Elysze Held captured the best dresses in Miami at four, yes, FOUR fashionable luncheons in one week! And the fashionistas of Miami certainly brought it out for each one!

Ocean Drive Magazine, Letter From the Editor-In-Chief | 05/02/12

Ocean Drive's Magazine Editor-In-Chief Suzy Buckley, and longtime Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program supporter, features WOT's 2012 Annual Gala in her monthly letter-from-the-editor to the magazine's readers.

Ocean Drive’s Shot On Site: Women of Tomorrow’s 2012 Annual Gala | 05/01/12

Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program's Annual Gala featured in Ocean Drive's May 2012 Issue, Shot On Site

Women of Tomorrow Celebrates its 2012 Annual Graduation Luncheon! | 05/01/12

Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program (WOT) celebrated its 2012 Annual Graduation Luncheon on May 1st, 2012 at Jungle Island, Miami, FL. WOT awarded over $250,000 in scholarships to over 100 graduates, bringing the programs cumulative scholarship support to over $3.2 million!

WOT Celebrates Project Prom Dress 2012 | 04/21/12

On April 21st, 2012, Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program (WOT) hosted its annual Project Prom Dress giveaway at the beautiful Biltmore hotel, to which WOT supporters donated gently used dresses, casual eveningwear and professional business attire. WOT Mentees from all over South Florida attended the event with hopes of finding the perfect prom dress, and indeed over 100 dresses were given away!

Social Miami: 2012 Gala Coverage | 04/04/12

In this latest edition, Manny went artsy, sporty, fashion forward, high society chic and 60’s retro. The social man about town photographed the Citizens Interested in Arts luncheon at the Fontainebleau, 2012 Sony Ericsson Open in Key Biscayne, Women of Tomorrow gala at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami Children's Museum 60's gala at Watson Island, the opening of Mare Nostrum on Brickell, the Fashion Bloggers do it Better event at Ricochet, and the WWE golf tournament at Doral Golf Resort and Spa.

Women of Tomorrow Score Big With Yesterday’s Gala | 04/01/12

Including the loot from last night’s top-flight gala at the breathtaking Mandarin Oriental downtown Miami, the mentoring non-profit Women of Tomorrow‘s annual event raised more than $3 million over the past decade. Women of Tomorrow founder Jennifer Valoppi with WPLG anchorwoman Neki Mohan (Click on the Mike Jachles photo for the event gallery)The money’s mostly been used to send more than 1,000 women to college.

Women of Tomorrow’s 2012 Annual Gala | 03/30/12

The Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program celebrated its 11th annual gala at the beautiful Mandarin Oriental Hotel with crowd of over 500 of South Florida’s leading philanthropists, celebrities and politicians. The Women of Tomorrow organized an unforgettable evening to celebrate 15 successful years of mentoring at-risk young girls in South Florida. The event’s cocktail reception featured lavish hors d’oeuvre stations created by the Mandarin Oriental’s executive chef, complemented by the popular silent auction which included hundreds of items from top luxury retail, hospitality and restaurant vendors.

Call to Cause: Miami’s Women of Tomorrow | 03/12/12

When Basheba “Abby” Brown was 12 years old, her mother’s boyfriend murdered her grandmother. Her father died of AIDS months later, and with a mother who had a history of drug problems, she and her seven siblings were separated; Brown was placed with a foster mother who also cared for her own daughter and six grandchildren.

Grant Boosts Women of Tomorrow Program at 5 Schools | 03/02/12

Debbie Manigat says she learned a lot from the guest speakers when she was part of the Women of Tomorrow program at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale. "They taught me that no matter where you come from and what you may be going through, you could achieve your dreams if you believe in yourself and push until you reach your goals," Manigat said.

Mikhail Baryshnikov at Miami Photo Exhibit | 02/23/12

Ballet icon Mikhail Baryshnikov will be on hand at a Thursday night reception for a solo photography exhibit, “Dance This Way,” at the Gary Nader Art Centre in Wynwood (62 N.E. 27th St., Miami). The show includes the public debut of photos highlighting ballet, ethnic dance, hip-hop and other forms of contemporary dance.

Women of Tomorrow Ofrecio Cena Privada Como Preludio De Su Proxima Gala | 02/12/12

En el recien inaugurado restaurante The Dutch se celebró una elegante centa privada que sirvio como preludio a la gala anual del Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program, la cual se estará realizando el próximo mes de marzo.

Jennifer Valoppi Nominated for DVF Award | 02/06/12

Miami’s own Jennifer Valoppi is one of four women who have been nominated for a DVF award in the The People’s Voice Awards category. The Emmy award winning broadcast journalist is in the running for the work she has accomplished through her Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program.

Baryshnikov Tiptoes Into Photographer’ Shoes | 02/03/12

Mikhail Baryshnikov, the ballet dancer-turned-actor, is adding another noun to his artistic resume—photographer. In February, the Gary Nader Art Centre in Miami will host the multi-talented Russian’s first solo show of dance photography, “Dance This Way”.

Awards Season, Inside DVF | 02/02/12

The third annual DVF Awards are just around the corner, and we are excited to announce Women of Tomorrow Founder & President is one of five nominees for the DVF People's Voice Award. One of five DVF Awards given each year to extraordinary women who are using their resources, commitment and visibility to transform the lives of other women, The People’s Voice Awards puts the power in your hands. Vote for the woman who inspires you most at dvfawards.com and the winner will be honored at the ceremony on March 9 and receive a $50,000 grant from The Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation in order to continue and bolster their efforts.

A Treat for Women of Tomorrow, The Miami Herald | 01/01/12

This past fall, I became an "empty nester"- and decided to become a mentor for Women of Tomorrow. The non-profit was founded in 1997 by journalist Jennifer Valoppi and Don Browne to inspire and empower at-risk young women through mentoring and scholarships.

The Dutch: Quite the Treat | 12/07/11

Over at The Dutch, the hot new restaurant at W South Beach helmed by superchef Andrew Carmellini and restaurateurs Josh Pickard, Luke Ostrom, Karim Masri and Nicola Siervo, the main dining room was buzzing with excitement as the society set met for the annual gala kickoff dinner for Women of Tomorrow, Miami's high-profile mentor and scholarship program founded by author and media personality Jennifer Valoppi.

Atlantic Tech WOT Girls Gather for a “Knit In” for “Preemie Hats” to be Donated to Hospitals | 10/31/11

At their October 31st Meeting, the mentees from Atlantic Tech high school gathered for a “Knit In” for “Preemie Hats” to be donated to Plantation General Hospital and Holy Cross Hospital. Organized by School Coordinator, Margaret Rohrbach and mentors Lidia-Rodriquez Hupp and Lisa Aronson, the ladies were taught to knit by Atlantic Tech High teacher JoAnn Izzo and her able teacher assistants. For over a month, the mentees were seen “knitting” in between classes on campus and over 45 caps were donated to these area hospitals.

Miami Is a Town of Giving | 09/01/11

Once the bold headlines spoke of Miami’s race riots, drug trafficking, hit men and Paradise Lost, but no longer. Now they speak of a city, arising Lazarus-like, led by a select group of social changers. This is a new breed of entrepreneur, one not obsessed with the bottom line but with a social mission. They are not patrons of your grandmother’s charity or the fashionable ladies who lunch.

WOT 2011 Gala Coverage | 07/26/11

On March 19, 2011, WOT celebrated its Ten Year Anniversary Gala at the beautiful Mandarin Oriental, Miami. Check out some of the great coverage provided by Ocean Drive Magazine and Miami Magazine.

Ocean Drive Magazine Coverage

Miami Magazine Coverage

Wonder Women | 06/23/11

The Party: Women of Tomorrow, a mentoring program that helps at-risk young women in Florida, celebrated its 10th anniversary at its annual gala. The Players: Women of Tomorrow founders Jennifer Valoppi and Don Browne, along with chairpersons Marisa Toccin and Katherine Fernandez Rundle.

Miracle Mile Bridal Store Makes Dreams Come True | 06/14/11

Fairy tales can come true — especially for students mentored by the Women of Tomorrow. Leggenda Bridal Boutique at 34 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables generously donated 66 formal dresses and 15 purses, totalling over $17,000 to the Project Prom Dress.

Glamorosa Gala Anual De Women of Tomorrow | 06/01/11

Más de 500 invitados VIP se reunieron en el hotel Mandarin Oriental Miami para celebrar la decima gala anual del Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program en la que Jennifer Valoppi y el Presidente de Telemundo Network, Don Browne, participaron como anfitriones.

Jennifer Valoppi Interview for Best & Brightest | 06/01/11

The full measure of her contribution to South Florida is one that will never be fully gauged. It was in 1997, at the height of her popularity as a weeknight news anchor at WTVJ (NBC6) when she created the Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program, an organization dedicated to enriching the lives of at-risk girls in Miami-Dade County.

Haute Event: Women of Tomorrow Hosts Champagne & Shoes at Sergio Rossi | 04/19/11

Nothing says a swanky party quite like champagne and shoes. Of course being held in the elusive Bal Harbour Shops makes it all the better. On Tuesday, the very chic Champagne & Shoes event was held at the Sergio Rossi Boutique in the Bal Harbour Shops. The soiree helped benefit the Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program and was hosted by the program’s very own, Elena Brouwer.

Women of Tomorrow 10th Anniversary Gala, Social Miami | 04/06/11

The Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program celebrated its 10th-annual gala at the Mandarin Oriental, with nearly 500 of Miami’s leading philanthropists and celebrities in attendance. Founders Jennifer Valoppi and Telemundo president Don Browne, along with gala chairperson Marisa Toccin and WOT vice president and state attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle, helped forge a spirited celebration that was directed at creating awareness for Florida’s at-risk young women.

Florida Life - Novel Ideas | 04/01/11

Meet Florida author Jennifer Valoppi.

“I see the future” | 03/29/11

Not too busy to help

They were small changes, really: Giving up soda. Eating a healthy breakfast. Parking far away and walking.

Juicy Couture Grand Opening, Proceeds to WOT | 03/25/11

Miami Beach, FL – March 24, 2011 - Actress Camilla Belle along with Wilhelmina models, Holly Owens, Lacey Nelson, and Quinn Gaillard celebrated Juicy Couture’s new home in the heart of South Beach at the architecturally iconic 1111 Lincoln Road, offering guests a first-look at the new 1,600 square foot art deco retail space.

Knight Foundation Awards $3 Million to Women of Tomorrow | 03/17/11

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has announced a $3 million grant to the Miami-based Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program to expand its programs to schools in the greater Detroit, Philadelphia, and Charlotte areas.

Women of Tomorrow goes national with $3M grant | 03/16/11

Miami-based nonprofit Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program received a $3 million grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation that will fuel its national expansion.

Aventura Mall and Nordstrom Welcome Women of Tomorrow Students and DASH | 03/01/11

AVENTURA, Fla. - ( March 1, 2011) - High school students from the Design and Architecture High School (DASH), who are members of the Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program, recently were treated to a private educational tour of Aventura Mall and Nordstrom Aventura.

Dressing For Success | 12/22/10

Yes! The right outfit can make you successful, powerful and move up on the latter of the business world. This month, 20 fortunate girls will get the secret from experts in the fashion and business industries.

WOT at Tod’s, Social Affairs | 12/15/10

The Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program teamed up with Tod's, Bal Harbour for a night of cocktails and shopping, to help support at-risk girls in South Florida public schools. WOT mentors, coordinators and supporters filled the store to shop the latest trends for a great cause.

Open House at MDC Medical Center | 12/08/10

Miami Dade College - Medical Campus will host an open house on Feb. 23 from 6-8 pm. All of the laboratories will be open and each program will be represented with faculty and students. Food will also be served.

Women of Tomorrow’s Annual Gala, Social Miami | 09/28/10

The Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program will mark its 10th annual gala with over 500 of Miami’s leading philanthropists and celebrities. Founders Jennifer Valoppi and Telemundo President Don Browne, along with Gala Chair Marisa Toccin and WOT Vice President and State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle, will unite to create an unforgettable evening in celebration of creating awareness for Florida’s at-risk young women for over 10 years.