March is Women's History Month
Mary Tenney Gray (1833–1904) was a prominent American editorial writer, philanthropist, and suffragist. Often referred to as the "Mother of the Women's Club Movement in Kansas,” Gray was instrumental in initiating the Kansas Federation of Women's Clubs. Born 1833 in Liberty Township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Rev. Ephraim B. and Harriet Lott Tenney. In 1859, she married Judge Barzillai Gray and relocated to Wyandotte, Kansas Territory, a town he founded. There, she became deeply involved in various women's movements, contributing to publications such as the New York Teacher, the Leavenworth Home Record, and the Kansas Farmer. Her essay, "Women and Kansas City's Development," earned first prize in a competition held by the Women's Auxiliary to the Manufacturers' Association of Kansas City, Missouri. In 1909, the Kansas Federation of Women's Clubs dedicated a Vermont granite monument in her honor at Oak Grove Cemetery in Kansas City, commemorating her significant contributions to the community.
Another amazing member of the Caring Transitions Team is Karen Wiederholt. She states, "Working with Caring Transitions is an enjoyable way to help other people repurpose their belongings. When not working, I like to spend time with my grandchildren, travel with my husband, walk, and garden.