Your Prayers and Action are Needed on Behalf of the Sanctity of Life in Florida
“For You formed my inward parts; You knitted me together in my mother’s womb.” -Psalm 139:13 Thank you for responding to our call for your prayers and action on the pro-life bill HB 1255! It passed on Wednesday! Although the House version used language that included a number of educational reforms, including student viewing of […]
Urgent: Mid-Session Florida State Legislative Update
“Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you. Then I will teach your ways to rebels, and they will return to you. Forgive me for shedding blood, O God who saves; then I will joyfully sing of your forgiveness. Unseal my lips, O Lord, that my mouth may […]
Check out Florida’s New Pregnancy and Parenting Portal!
Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Florida is excited to announce the state’s online website resource for expectant mothers and families is now live! CWA of Florida leaders and pro-life legislators worked together in the 2024 legislative session to pass the life.gov bill which paved the way for the Florida Health and Human Services to […]
Merry Christmas, and Thank You from CWA of Florida! + Year-in-Review
Dear Friends, What a year! Hope is in the air as we look back at all we have accomplished this year and consider the possibilities ahead. We want to say a big THANK YOU for your friendship and support. We praise God for each and every one of you! The Christmas season, with its focus […]
Meet CWA of Florida’s New State Director!
I am pleased to introduce Beverly Shoemaker, Concerned Women for America’s (CWA) new Florida State Director. Beverly joined the CWA of Florida’s leadership team in early 2024 as the Prayer/Action Chapter Leader in Citrus County. We are grateful Beverly is willing to step into the director’s role. Beverly attended Sinclair College and Wright State University […]
Encourage-A-Legislator Prayer Project – Florida
Encourage-A-Legislator Program “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” – I Timothy 2:1-2 The Call to Prayer 1 Timothy 2:1-2 instructs us to pray for […]
Crucial Florida Anti-Life Amendments Fail
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis reports that the Sunshine State’s Amendment 4, seeking to protect abortion in the state’s constitution, has failed. The amendment said, “… no law shall prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion before viability or when necessary to protect the patient’s health, as determined by the patient’s healthcare provider.” The amendment needed 60% […]
Spotlight on CWA – October 2024
As we are now in the home stretch of this election year, our Concerned Women for America (CWA) leaders around the country are laser-focused on get-out-the-vote efforts. This week our Field Development Coordinator, Michelle Minor, surveyed our highly active field members. This survey showed that during this election season, our diligent members organized almost 800 […]
Election Alert: Florida Amendments Regarding Marijuana and Abortion UPDATED
UPDATE: Since the information below was sent out yesterday afternoon, I have received some feedback concerning Amendment 4 in reply. The question is whether it gives the parent notification or consent when their underage daughter is seeking an abortion. Amendment 4 is clear: “…require notification to a parent…” Therefore, it only requires a “notification” and […]
Election Alert: Amendment 4 – How Will Your Vote Affect Abortion in Florida
Election day is drawing closer. There will be a variety of measures on Florida’s ballot this year. Now is the time to familiarize yourself with them. In particular, Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Florida would like to provide an analysis of Amendment 4 and how it will affect abortion in Florida. It’s very simple. Ballot Title: […]
Life.gov Portal – A New Resource Coming to Floridians!
I have great news to share! This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law CS/HB/415, a bill that establishes an online pregnancy resource hub for expected and new parents in the state of Florida. The bill will require the Department of Health to maintain a website which provides pregnancy and parenting resources. Women in a […]
Florida standing in the gap for our kids!
On Saturday, April 13, people gathered in all 50 states at their state capitals to pray for our children and grandchildren. Concerned Women for America of Florida teamed up with our state allies to participate in the Don’t Mess with Our Kids event hosted by our friends at Don’t Mess with Our Kids. The event […]
Join us at our next Coffee & Conversation event!
Turbulent times surround us, and there is much to be concerned about in today’s world. As Christian conservative women, we must know our message, learn the issues, and share our beliefs. If you or someone you know lives in or around Citrus County, I invite you to attend our Coffee & Conversation event hosted by […]
Florida: Help Us Ensure Election Integrity
The 2024 elections are upon us, and we need your help to ensure that every eligible vote counts in Florida! Here are ways to engage: Serve as challengers and watchers during early voting and on Election Day. Reach out to your local Republican or Democrat parties for information on qualifications and how to apply. Serve […]
CWA of Florida Gathers to Pray in Tallahassee
Concerned Women for America (CWA) of Florida gathered at the State Capitol in Tallahassee earlier this month to pray for the state legislative session. We had the great privilege to pray for and encourage legislators, the House Sergeant of Arms and his staff and the House Chaplain. We prayed in front of the Governor’s office […]
Join us at our Prayer Gathering in Tallahassee – February 8
Concerned Women for America of Florida invites you to our prayer gathering on Thursday, February 8, in Tallahassee. We will have a focused time of prayer for the 2024 Legislative Session. See details below. We would love for you to join us! Email or call to let me know to look for you on February 8. Ruth […]
Will you pray for Florida students?
It’s that time of year! The school year has begun for Florida students, and the signs are everywhere – school supply sales, cars in school parking lots, and school buses driving through the neighborhoods. Parents and grandparents are again praying for safe places for children to grow and learn. Will you set aside time this […]
CWA of Florida to Host Morning Coffee Talk
Do you or someone you know live in the Largo/Tampa area? If so, I invite you to join me for coffee and conversation on Monday, February 27! Mary Meens is hosting a Morning Coffee Talk and I will be speaking about the hard issues that impact our nation, state, and communities and proactive ways to engage […]
A Prayerful Perspective from Fort Myers
My heart has been heavy and hurting, as I am sure yours has been, too, for those who suffered from Hurricane Ian. A week before the hurricane hit, I attended the Fort Myers Prayer/Action Chapter meeting and met the lovely ladies who are Spirit-filled, powerful, praying women, who love what God loves, hate what God […]
CWA to Host Morning Coffee Talk in Pinellas Park, Florida
Do you or someone you know live in the Tampa, Pinellas Park area? If so, I invite you to join me for coffee and conversation on Saturday, October 22! Gloria Savalli of Pinellas Park will be hosting a Morning Coffee Talk, and I will be speaking about the hard issues that impact our nation, state, […]