MAKING THE DIFFERENCE ONE FAMILY AT A TIME

Featuring Gloria Kat, President of Family Center La Familia

Gloria Kat is a dedicated community leader and the current president of Family Center La Familia, a nonprofit organization committed to supporting families through comprehensive services and programs. With a deep-rooted passion for social work and community development, Gloria has been at the forefront of initiatives to empower families, particularly those from underserved communities.

Born and raised in a diverse neighborhood, Gloria's early experiences shaped her understanding of the challenges faced by families from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. She pursued her education in social work, earning a degree that laid the foundation for her lifelong commitment to community service.

Under Gloria's leadership, the Family Center La Familia has expanded its reach, offering a wide range of services, including educational support, health and wellness programs, and financial literacy workshops. Gloria's approach is holistic, recognizing that families need support in multiple areas to thrive. She has also been instrumental in forging partnerships with local businesses, schools, and government agencies to ensure the center's services are accessible to all who need them.

Gloria is known for her hands-on leadership style, often engaging directly with the families served by the center. Her empathetic and inclusive approach has earned her the respect and trust of the community. She is a vocal advocate for policies that support family stability and has participated in numerous panels and conferences, sharing her insights on community development and family empowerment.

In addition to her role at the Family Center La Familia, Gloria is involved in various community boards and initiatives to improve the quality of life for families in her region. Her work has been recognized with several awards, reflecting her unwavering dedication to making a positive impact.

Gloria Kat's leadership inspires those around her as she works tirelessly to build stronger, more resilient communities, one family at a time.

A PRAYER WARRIOR FIGHTING FOR HER COUNTRY

Featuring Karen Pennington, CO State Director of Concerned Women for America

Karen Pennington is the Colorado State Director of Concerned Women for America (CWA). Her journey with CWA began in the late 1980s when she attended a Prayer/Action Chapter as a young mother. In 2020, driven by her concerns about the country's direction and the lack of conservative female voices in Colorado, she started her own Prayer/Action Chapter.

Pennington is an active advocate in her community, regularly speaking at county school board meetings on topics such as equity education, critical race theory, and charter schools. She has also developed a collaborative program between local pregnancy centers and churches to educate teens, women, and men on issues related to unplanned pregnancies and sexual health.

With a strong background in nursing, Karen has spent 47 years in the medical field. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Illinois-Chicago, a Master's in Nursing Outcomes, and a Ph.D. in Nursing Research and Philosophy of Science from the University of Colorado. She recently retired after 16 years as a professor and interim dean at Regis University-Denver's School of Nursing. Currently, she teaches as an affiliate professor at Regis University School of Nursing and Colorado Christian University Department of Nursing.

Karen is also deeply involved in legislative advocacy, representing CWA on pro-life and pro-family issues at the Colorado legislature. She is committed to prayer as a powerful tool for spiritual battles and aims to provide a biblical perspective on current political issues in Colorado. Her leadership has served several women and families in Colorado through her prayer and her work, serving God by serving the community and her country. 

Knowing that the socio-political landscape is a difficult territory for women to approach, Pennington has encouraged many women to take action in the concerns present in the country, with prayer as her weapon, covered with grace, and guided in wisdom.