On Tuesday, November 29th, 2022, Higher Ground International Founder and CEO, Henrietta White-Holder was in the distinguished company of a group of powerhouse women to be recognized at RI Congressman David Cicilline’s Annual Women’s Luncheon! Women Leading the Way!
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee as the 2022 Woman of The Year!
The Honorable Katherine Clark, Deputy Speaker of the House
2022 Woman of The Year!
And, Honorees of “Women Leading the Way”
Henrietta White-Holder
Elizabeth Burke Bryant
Hon. MaryEllen Goodwin
Kathy Placencia
Amanda Skinner
Higher Ground International is a forward-thinking and culturally grounded social impact nonprofit organization. We are dedicated to advocating for, empowering, and providing life-changing services to Liberians and West African immigrants, refugees, and other marginalized communities. We seek to restore dignity, empower lives, and keep peace through work that centers and celebrates the cultural heritage and unique individuality of those we serve.
Higher Ground International was founded in 2008 by Henrietta White-Holder, a native of Liberia, to help support the vast needs of refugee arrivals who had experienced the traumas of civil war. Click Here to learn more about our History.