Washington BPW

09/30/2025

It’s no secret that our BPW sisters come from all walks of life. Each of us with our own unique journeys and perspectives on more topics than can be named. This allows us to share lived experiences and help one another not only in work, but in all aspects of life. We share our stories, lift each other up during difficult times, encourage growth, support each other in the causes close to our hearts, and build each other up to be better today than we were yesterday. Sometimes, this means showing up for causes that may be difficult due to our own experiences, but we still show up to support our sisters. This month we attended two events that many of us have personal ties to, domestic violence and su***de prevention.

We participated in the Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA 10th Annual Peace from DV Walk and met with community members that work hard to ensure that those experiencing domestic violence have resources available to them and somewhere to go when they need it the most. Without these resources, the difficulties faced when leaving that situation can seem impossible, hopeless even. We’re proud to stand beside these survivors and the community members who work so tirelessly to bring awareness and resources to them in their moments of need.

We also participated in the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention - Western PA Chapter Out of Darkness Su***de Prevention walk. We offered information and a warm welcome to community members who have felt that particular sting, yet continue to spread awareness about this important topic. Over 200 people walked the course to the Washington Park memorial garden to remember loved ones lost and show those struggling that you are not alone. The pain you feel is carried by many shoulders and there are those who do care and need you here tomorrow. We were honored to walk beside you to bring awareness to this cause and are here to support you.

Thank you to those who supported these events and all the volunteers who worked to make them a success. Without you, the world would be a much darker place, and your light truly does make a difference.

08/27/2025

BPW sisters

Recently, as you may know, Washington County and surrounding areas have experienced significant flooding due to recent summer storms. While many have been affected by these floods, one of our dear members has suffered serious losses. She has done all she can to get assistance, but everywhere she turns she is told she is not covered, does not qualify and is basically out of luck. She has worked tirelessly to clean up the destruction and try to manage the financial damages but she needs help.

Our former president, Chris Blaine, set up a GoFundMe for Aleta and we were hoping you might share it in the Buzz and on your webpages. Aleta has held so many positions in BPW and given so much of her free time, energy and effort to us and her community, that we want to try to get her help in this time of great need. I'm attaching the link to the page below, and any help you could offer in blasting this out would be greatly appreciated.

https://gofund.me/adf5c5adp

Our dear friend and BPW Sister, Aleta Richmond's home was devastated by the rai… Chris Blaine needs your support for Restore Aleta's Home and Hope After Flood

12/25/2024

BPW community, sisters, families and friends..

Wishing all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Hanukkah!

May your families be calm, your food be delicious, and your blessings abundant!

11/08/2024

Our BPW sisters assisted the Zonta Club of Washington County in making 1,000 birthing kits to be sent to Africa! Thank you Zonta for the invite to assist and thank you Washington Wild Things for the use of your facilities!

Looking forward to working together on more projects in the future!

10/30/2024

BPW Sisters! Are you ready for the Old Trails Vendor Fair? Make sure you stop by to shop and help support their scholarships!

See you there!

10/22/2024

We are thrilled to announce that renovations have begun at our Washington Safe House, with McQueen Building Company and Range Resources spearheading the project. These much-needed upgrades will provide a safer and more comfortable environment for survivors of domestic violence.

Please check out the project webpage for progress updates and to purchase items from our Amazon Wish List or Home Depot Design Board to provide the essentials survivors need during their stay: https://loom.ly/5H8fEyM

10/15/2024

When we treat domestic violence as a private or family matter that should stay behind closed doors, we make people who experience it feel even more isolated. If you know someone experiencing domestic violence, you can let them know that free, confidential, and non-judgmental help is available. DVSSP's trained advocates can be reached 24/7 at 800-791-4000.

09/24/2024

Over the weekend we had the pleasure of joining our BPW President and sister, Chris Blaine, at the 2024 Zonta Club of Washington County Rose Day Celebration. She received the Zonta Rose Day Award for Business for all her hard work and community dedication.

Chris started her career as a high school English, theater and public speaking teacher. She served as the public relations Director for the Meadows Racetrack before finding her biggest career adventure in the newly founded Washington Wild Things baseball team, where she currently serves as CEO.

She has made a huge impact on community organizations, including multiple United Way Committees, the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, Try Again Homes, Washington County Tourism Promotion, American Cancer Society, Saint James Parish, AAUW, and is currently serving her fourth term as the District President of Business and Professional Women Washington Chapter. She was a Washington County Athena Award finalist twice, won the BPW Individual Development Speaking Contest on the district and state levels, and won the Above and Beyond Award from the Washington Greene County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame.

She has had and continues to have a huge impact on our community, and we are so happy to see her hard work and dedication recognized in this way.

Congratulations to our sister on this well deserved award!

05/09/2024

Our little BPW branch has been around for a long time. During the decades, we’ve faced the same struggles as other groups, loss of membership, changing resources, lack of interest, etc. It is only through the dedicated leadership of our long standing officers that we have and continue to survive these changes. BPW Washington’s President, Chris Blaine, has been invaluable to us and we are absolutely thrilled to see her leadership and dedication publicly recognized in this way. Congratulations on your 2024 ATHENA nomination!!

The Washington County Annual ATHENA Award presented by Crown Castle is celebrating its 21st year of honoring women’s business leadership.

Please join us to recognize the 2024 ATHENA Finalists and our ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award Recipient.

Register at washcochamber.com today!

04/20/2024

Thank you to everyone that came to our BPW author event! Author Mary Frailey Calland explained her entire process writing Consecrated Dust: A Novel of the Civil War North, and it was fascinating. The time and effort she put in for historical accuracy in this novel was a job in and of itself. Thank you Mary, for taking time to talk with us and enlighten us on our local history.