We're back at the Farmer's Market for the summer!

Been dying to get your hands on the Granny Connection's glazed pecans? We're pleased to annouce we'll be at the Columbus Framer's Market each Saturday 9am-12:30 pm starting June 4th through September. We will also be selling some original African batik work from Nigeria. See you there!

The Grannies' famous glazed pecans are great for snacking, salads, and ice cream; host/hostess gifts, stocking stuffers, teacher presents; gifting suggestion for family, groups, and organizations.  If you're having a wedding or party we can ribbon them with your colors.  E-mail us if you wish a delivery by snail mail (postage and handling fees apply).  We can also deliver locally.

We will be selling our glazed pecans at the Farmer's market this summer and now have the yummy treats available at various sites locally. They make great gifts, and each bag goes a long way in helping to fund our efforts in South Africa. Visit the following locations to purchase yours!

      

Thank You For Celebrating With Us!

Thanks to all who supported the 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day on March 8th, 2011. Our Columbus, Indiana event was a great success!  Thank you to Zonta International for partnering with the Grannies for this historic event! Here are some wonderful photos from the event, taken by Trudi M. Smith.

The Power of Love Foundation Visits Columbus!

Visiting us from San Diego, CA, on November 21, Alka Subramanian , cofounder of The Power of Love Foundation, shared with us information about the pediatric AIDS program in Lusaka, Zambia. In a country where medical resources and health care are limited, leveraging  Africa’s strong family and community importance has been cost effective and successful.

Alka has a Ph.D. in Marketing from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.  She was a tenured professor of marketing at the University of South Dakota for seven years.  After traveling to Africa in 2003, Alka came back convinced of the need to support care givers and volunteers through training in business skills and caregiving to sick children.  After 15 years in academics and international research, Alka quit academia to co-found the Power of Love Foundation.  Partners in these efforts have included teams from MIT and the Harvard School of Public Health.

Alka continues to be a strong force at the Foundation, empowering women and care providers and using the power of love and caring to increase the effectiveness of HIV prevention and care efforts.  Alka manages partnerships with grass roots organizations supported by the Foundation as well as coordinating all financial, legal, and reporting work.  She is married to Suresh, also a cofounder, and has three wonderful children who are also very supportive of the work. 

Following the formation of Granny Connection in 2008, we have thus far given Power of Love Foundation $21,000. We hope that nest egg will continue to grow!

Celebrate!Appreciate!Participate!

 
In honor of the I00th Anniversary of

International Women’s Day

 
Organized and sponsored by the Granny Connection and Zonta International
 
On March 8, the  anniversary of the first International Women’s Day,  thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire  women and celebrate their achievements.  Since its birth in 1911, International Women’s Day has become a global day of recognition and celebration. IWD is now an official holiday in 30 countries. Local activities connect women from all around the world through events ranging from political rallies, business conferences, government activities and networking events.
 
Here in Columbus you are invited to a grand celebration on March 8, 2011 , the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day. An evening lighted march, approximately six blocks, beginning at Yes Cinema will be followed by a special program at the Cinema. The march begins at 6pm and the program at 6:45 pm.  
The highlight of the evening will be keynote speaker the Honorable Viola Taliaferro, the first African American female judge in Southern Indiana. She is an engaging, entertaining speaker with numerous state and national awards for her work with families and juvenile justice.
 
 The program will also feature entertainment by “Thin Air” a highly entertaining improvisational female vocal group from Indianapolis. Special guests at the celebration will be the Republic’s past Women of the Year.
 
Prior to the program, a Legacy Board will be available on which individuals will be encouraged to recognize women who deserve special tribute.  The women honored may be historical or personal and the tributes will cost one dollar each. The money collected will go to local and international women’s charities.
 
Tickets are $10.00 in advance ($12 at the door) and include a choice of  international box suppers and a soft drink from Pieper’s Catering.  Wine will be available for purchase.
 
There is no cost to participate in the walk and all are welcome!
 
Tickets may be purchased from any member of the Granny Connection or Zonta International or at : 

Viewpoint Books, Lockett’s Ladies Shop, Natural Choices, Claudia’s Flora Bunda, By Word of Mouth, or Flowers By Lois.

 
Join us, with people all over the world, as we celebrate women -  past, present and future !
 

Meet the 2010 Grannies!

We're pleased to introduce some of the women of  the Granny Connection.  We appreciate the overwhelming support that individuals have provided.  We look forward to serving the people of Africa yet another year.  Please take a moment to sign up for our email list so that we may keep you up to date on our efforts to ease the suffering of HIV and AIDS in a country determined to rise above it's  hardships.

To join our group or volunteer, please contact us at info@grannyconnection.org

Some grannies in Lusaka, Zambia- Arm's Reach care program - the beneficiary of Granny Connection

Holding these kids in mind and heart as we work to raise funds!