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New Jersey Historical Society's Exhibit Opening - Stronger Than Steel: The Wynona Lipman Story
Senator Wynona Lipman, the namesake of Wynona's House, would have turned 100 in November 2023. “Wynona’s House will be holding the next installation of The Wynona Lipman Project, a three-part Centennial Celebration which honors the 100th birthday of Senator Wynona Lipman,” stated Dominic Prophete, J.D., CEO, Wynona’s House, Essex County’s Child Advocacy Center. “We welcome the public to join us as we promote her legacy and carry on her passion to bring hope, healing, and justice to children for victims of child abuse.” The first event in the series was The Wynona Lipman Project Community Forum featuring Newark Municipal Council President LaMonica McIver, Senator Nia H. Gill, Former NJ Senate Majority Leader and Senator Loretta Weinberg, Senator/Mayor Sharpe James, and Lobbyist and Co-Founder of Wynona’s House Jeannine LaRue on April 22 at the Newark Public Library. For the second event, the New Jersey Historical Society will host the opening of the exhibit Stronger Than Steel: The Wynona Lipman Story on November 18 at 1 p.m. followed by a reception, talk, and book signing by April D. Ryan, Washington, D.C. Bureau Chief and Senior White House Correspondent at theGrio. The event is free to attend and open to the public. RSVP is not required, however, guests must RSVP to reserve a spot at the talk and book signing at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stronger-than-steel-the-wynona-lipman-story-exhibit-program-tickets-735908882277.
Wynona’s House Child Advocacy Center has also announced that CEO Dominic Prophete, J.D. will be advancing from the Newark-based CAC serving Essex County as of December 15, 2023 to serve as executive director at the Support Center for Child Advocates. Prophete has made significant contributions to furthering the goals of the non-profit organization over the past eight years and will leave behind a legacy of great leadership, fundraising, and dedication to the well-being of children. “While I am saddened to be leaving this passionate and remarkable team and dedicated board, I am confident in their abilities to serve the needs of Essex County children and families,” remarked Dominic Prophete, J.D., CEO, Wynona’s House, Essex County’s Child Advocacy Center. “We have achieved many milestones for the city of Newark, the county, and the state, and I am honored to have been part of them. Together, we established the foundation to be the lead agency to speak on behalf of our clients statewide and nationally.” Prophete will be joining The Support Center for Child Advocates as their executive director to provide legal assistance and social service advocacy to children who have experienced abuse or neglect in Philadelphia County. Prophete possesses nearly 30 years of experience in the non-profit sector. Read more about the announcement here: https://www.pr.com/press-release/900080.
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