The Annual Gala Kick Off benefiting WAIFS, “Women Achieving Independence and Financial Success,” will be held Saturday, August 3, 2002 at 6:00p.m. at Brady’s Landing. Rev. Rosemary Behrens will do a presentation on WAIFS, its history and its plans for the future, including the launching of a building campaign for this non-profit 501C3 organization that “Empowers Self Esteem” for women, in the East Harris County area.

The primary mission of WAIFS is to provide the necessary self-motivational skills to increase the potential for success. Through self improved motivational skills they improve self-esteem and self-confidence making the achievement of self-set goals more attainable.

Through seminars, individual program participation, and mentoring, participants will improve their ability to set and realize their goals. Each month, on the fourth Saturday, there is a four hour Discovery Workshop (10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) with a variety of guest speakers providing information on topics related to self-esteem, self-confidence, job skills, personal skills, financial skills and other varied topics. Call 713/932-7495 for reservations or visit the website at www.waifs.org for more information about how you can become involved.