Brydon, Swearengen & England attorneys Kinzi Harvis and Erin Wiseman truly “Weathered the Storm” when they supported the 24th Annual Yellow Rose Luncheon and Women of Achievement Award Ceremony. Serving as dedicated liaisons to two of the event’s most deserving nominees, Amanda Grellner and Beth Berhorst, Harvis and Wiseman embodied the firm’s deep commitment to community engagement.
The luncheon, a cornerstone event for the local Zonta Club, serves as both a celebration and a powerful catalyst for change. Zonta International is a global organization of professionals united by a common mission: to build a better world for women and girls through service and advocacy. The local chapter brings this mission to life by focusing its efforts on the immediate needs of the community, supporting organizations and projects designed to uplift women, and, most notably, through its transformative Second Chance Scholarships.
Brydon, Swearengen & England P.C. was a proud sponsor of these scholarships at this year’s event, recognizing their unique and vital role. Unlike traditional scholarships often aimed at students proceeding directly from high school to university, the Second Chance Scholarship Program is specifically designed for women who have encountered obstacles, interruptions, or unforeseen challenges in their educational or career paths. This program provides not just financial assistance, but a vote of confidence and a tangible opportunity for a new beginning.
The impact of this initiative is both profound and quantifiable. Thanks to the sustained generosity of sponsors and community partners like Brydon, Swearengen & England, the local Zonta Club has awarded nearly $400,000 in scholarships to date. This staggering figure represents hundreds of local women who have been empowered to pursue degrees in nursing, business, technology, and the trades. Each scholarship is a ripple effect, changing the life of the recipient, her family, and the broader community as she graduates into a new career with increased earning potential and personal fulfillment.
Zonta and the Yellow Rose Luncheon, supported by Brydon, Swearengen & England P.C., demonstrates a foundational belief that investing in women is an investment in a stronger, more resilient community.
