Aane Asperger Autism Networking Fundraiser at the Village Pourhouse NYC
In line with When In Need’s mission of supporting individuals with autism and other disabilities, Ms. Chetachi Ecton, CEO of WIN Foundation and Mr. George Onuorah, Media Director attended the AANE Asperger Autism Network Fundraiser on March 18th. AANE works with individuals, families, and professionals to help people with Asperger Syndrome and similar autism spectrum profiles build meaningful lives.
When In Need @ The Clinton Foundation Hurricane Sandy Event in NY
On Friday, February 27, When In Need Foundation team members and other volunteers joined the Clinton Foundation and the Friends of Rockaway to help rebuild a home that was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in the Rockaways, New York in this spirit of community service and giving back.
When in Need Team attends Governor Tom Wolf’s inaugural celebration
Jan 20 – When In Need Foundation team attended the inaugural celebration of Governor Tom Wolf, Pennsylvania’s 47th governor in Hershey, PA.
When In Need participates in Wall Street Economic Summit
Jan 13 -15 – When In Need Foundation was represented at the Wall Street Economic Summit event held at the Sheraton Hotel, Time Square New York by Mr. Kayode Malomo and Mr. George Onuorah. The 18th Annual event was themed “Where Wall Street, Main Street & Silicon Valley Converge”. The Wall Street Economic Project hosted by the Rev. Jesse Jackson challenges corporate America to end the multi-billion-dollar trade deficit with minority vendors and consumers and works to ensure equal opportunity for diverse employees, entrepreneurs, and consumers. Keynote speakers included Steve Ballmer, owner of the Los Angeles Clippers and the President of the World Bank, Jim Yong Kim and several dignitaries.
WIN participates in Coalition of West African Countries affected by Ebola Event
When In Need Foundation was represented by Mr. Emmett Massaquoi at the fundraising launch by the Coalition of West African Countries affected by Ebola (COWACAE). The event was held at Philadelphia’s City Hall and hosted by the coalition members, the Hon. Councilwoman Jeannie L. Blackwell, the Chairman of the Coalition, Rev. Moses Suah-Dennis. When In Need is committed to providing grants to disadvantaged youths and preventive health education on various medical conditions. Attendees included Embassy representatives, Ambassador Mamady Conde of Guinea, Ambassador Bockari K. Stevens of Sierra Leone, Ambassador Jeremiah Sulunteh of Liberia, Ambassador Amina Ali from the Africa Union, organizations and several other dignitaries.
