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2011 Kimberly Krans Women Who Change the World Award Winner

photo provided Lauraine Warfield

Tuesday February 22, 2011

   WomenSafe is pleased to announce that Lauraine Warfield was selected as the recipient of the 2011 Kimberly Krans Women Who Change the World Award. The award is presented annually to a woman in Addison County/ Rochester whose outstanding work and achievements have had positive impacts for, and furthered the safety of, women and children in our community. It is named after Kimberly Krans, a longtime supporter and dear friend of the WomenSafe community.

    Lauraine has been an advocate, a friend and a tireless worker on behalf of many whose voices are seldom heard in our society.  She ran a preschool for children with autism and for many years trained persons with developmental disabilities to work in the food services industries. Since retiring to Vermont in 1983 she served for many years as a full time volunteer at the Addison County Parent/ Child Center, an organization founded by her daughter, Cheryl Mitchell. Lauraine also volunteered at HOPE when it was known as Addison County Community Action Group and for many summers, she ran a day camp for neighborhood children in her back yard in New Haven.  She and her husband also hosted refugees from many countries during their quests for asylum. Lauraine served on the Board of Directors for the John W. Graham Emergency Shelter, including 3 years as Board President.  Lauraine is a member of the Milk and Honey Quilters and continues to host weekly sessions of cooking and quilting in her home for people with developmental disabilities.  
The annual award celebration is held in March as part of National Women’s History Month.  Please join us on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 from 5:00-6:30pm at 109 Catamount Park in Middlebury and help us honor and celebrate Lauraine’s dedication to the community.  Catamount Park is located off Exchange Street and across from the State Building complex.  Refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact WomenSafe at 388-9180.

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