Charles County, MD – The Charles County Commission for Women (CCCW) launched it’s new television series, WE (Womenโ€™s Empowerment) Matters. The bi-monthly television series airs on Charles County Governmentโ€™s cable television station (CCGTV), which broadcasts on Verizon channel 10 and Comcast channel 95. The series first aired in September 2015.

Each 30-minute show focuses on issues important to women in Charles County. The series emphasizes the role of the Commission for Women in the community and introduces members to the county. In the most recent show, the topic was domestic violence. Upcoming scheduled topics include homelessness, the Affordable Care Act, Title IX, and diversity.

Commission for Women Chair Sonya Ford, Ed.D. said, โ€œWe hope to raise awareness of issues affecting women and families by serving as a conduit between women and existing services and advocating for programs, education and legislation. We hope Womenโ€™s Empowerment Matters enlightens and empowers our viewers to make a difference in the community.โ€

The CCCW was established in 1996 to better define and identify services needed for the county women. The Commission works to raise awareness of issues affecting women and their families by serving as a conduit between women and existing services and advocating for programs, education, and legislation. The Commissionโ€™s four initiatives include partnerships, advocacy, homelessness, and youth.

For more information about the Commission for Women, visit www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/CCCW or email cccw@CharlesCountyMD.gov.