Applauding Remarkable Women, a special evening to benefit local Single Moms through the Caring People.

Our keynote speaker for the evening Ann Compton, former ABC News' White House Correspondent, takes listeners on a journey, Up Close And Very Personal, through recent history; revealing the lives and experience of the seven presidents she has covered through the anecdotes, documents and off-the-record conversations. Drawing back the curtains to reveal the personalities of many members of the First Family, Compton shares the poignant and candid moments that historians - and most reporters - do not get to see. Important to note, Ann says her most valued award is a golden statuette from the National Mother's Day Committee naming her Mother of the Year in 1999. Ann and her husband have 3 sons and 1 daughter.

A Dream
JoDee Herschend, along with the Herschend family, established Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri 50 years ago. In 1997, JoDee founded the Caring People to make a positive difference in the lives of broken families - most often headed by Single Moms. This unique mission partners incredibly Caring Women with Single Moms in weekly Care Groups and Events - all reaching towards Christ for unconditional love.

The Impact
Since its inception, the Caring People has made a difference in the lives of 20,000 Single Moms and their children. Currently, 31 Care Groups operate in Missouri, Kansas, Ohio and Oklahoma. The organization continues to reach more Single Moms through your generous support.

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