Category Archives: Humanitarian Work

If we look the other way

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Having charity and caring for one another is not simply a good idea. It is not simply one more in a seemingly infinite list of things we ought to consider doing. It is the core of the gospel—an indispensable, essential, … Continue reading →

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There is Flannel in Yakima Tonight!

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

 This morning we woke to a winter wonderland of SNOW in Yakima!  We had an airport trip to make, then meetings until this afternoon (transfer planning) AND it was the first day of the best flannel sale of the year at … Continue reading →

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“Let it not be said that I was silent when they needed me.” William Wilberforce b. 29 July 1833

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Several years ago while entering family names into my family history data base, I came across an interesting name:  William Wilberforce Fowles, b. 9 Jan 1840 in Pershore, Worcester, England.  I remember wondering about his name as I entered it … Continue reading →

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A new home for Days for Girls Utah! Building Q is soon open for business!

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Today I said good bye to more of my dearest friends ever–Debbie Young, Melissa Clark, Wendy Barton and I met in our new DfG digs in north Orem, where we have been moving things from our homes, into beautiful new … Continue reading →

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Look at these Beautiful Faces! DfG Brings Joy.

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Look at this beautiful face.  Look at that harsh thorn bush behind her.  This beautiful girl has just stepped away from circumstances that might have prevented her from realizing her dreams.  She steps away with a Days for Girls kit … Continue reading →

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Prayer Changes Us

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis
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Our Women, Our Mothers, Our Daughters

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Happy Mother’s Day, to mothers around me, to mothers who went before me, and to mothers who will follow me. Today I am thinking about my ancestral mothers.  The direction they faced influenced the direction I face.  I am grateful … Continue reading →

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International Women’s Day Celebration

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Kayla Clark | Staff Writer Utah Valley University’s first lady Paige Holland first hosted a Ladies Night in 2011, and that event has developed into UVU’s annual International Women’s Day celebration. This year’s International Women’s Day celebration was held Thursday, … Continue reading →

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Rainmaker Award at Utah Valley University!

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

What a Fabulous evening filled with amazing women and friends!  And what a thrilling honor to have our work recognized and appreciated!  Our Utah Valley (and beyond) communities know who we are and know what we’re doing, and people are … Continue reading →

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Utah Valley University Rainmaker Award 2015

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Feeling honored. Please join us Thursday evening at the UVU Ballroom as we celebrate the work done in Utah by Days for Girls advocates all over the state.  It really is remarkable to consider what’s happened in the last two years.  … Continue reading →

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