HONOREES

 
 
 
The 2006 Women Of Worth Honorees all have a devotion to their communities and a strong sense of self.
They motivate young people to develop their math and science skills, feed hungry children, provide education and resources for people impacted by autism, offer touch therapy to terminal patients, build homes for poor families, bring a smile to teens with life threatening illnesses and change society's perception of the aging. Discover their stories and be inspired to make a difference in your own community.
Laura Distelheim
Highland Park, IL
Neighbor to Neighbor feeds hungry children in her community.
Sarah Reynolds
Lenoir City, TN
Women Build empowers girls and women to construct homes for low-income families.
Erika Ebbel
Cambridge, MA
WhizKids Foundation sparks interest in math and sciences for young students.
Denise Resnik
Phoenix, AZ
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center offers therapy, self-care skills and vocational training.
 
Shawnee Isaac Smith
Santa Monica, CA
The Heart Touch Project provides free touch therapy to homebound and hospitalized patients.
Maria Palestini Bye
Voorhees, NJ
Alicia Rose "Victorious" Foundation installs "Teen Centers" in pediatric hospitals across the country.
Paula P.K. Beville
Marietta, GA
Second Wind Dreams makes dreams come true for those living in elder care communities.