Women's Bean Project

So, back in about 2012, Marci Lundy, DOM would make these little glamour bags—I think she still does. She asked me to go with her over to Five Points. As usual, I never really asked questions. We went into this firehouse, and I saw women packaging goods. We went further into the firehouse, into a back room where about 24 women were gathered. Marci was presenting some glamour bags, sharing her story, and thanking the women. First of all, I was blown away because I didn’t know this was going to happen. Fast forward to September 10, 2024: she is now a board member of the Women's Bean Project . This was the place where the firehouse was, but things have changed. Now they have a larger location, and, like I said, my Marci Sauce is on their board today. We took a tour of the facility—it is fantastic. They do so much good work for women in the community. Tamra Ryan, the president, was our tour guide—a fabulous woman. We were also joined by Joyce Tsai Frankly, I never get tired of laughing at her. She’s the Director over at the Clyfford Still Museum . Also joining us was my dear Judy Allender We work together, along with Katy Anderson at the Denver Public Library Friends Foundation . But I have to admit, there were times when I got a little choked up, even taking this picture. Marci works really hard; she’s a big nerd, and I love her. Who knows—maybe the next time she asks me to go someplace with her, it will be her Fortune 500 company. ?? Love you so much, my Marci Sauce.

A wonderful morning hosting these delightful ladies, and one Stewart Tucker Lundy, on a tour of the Women's Bean Project.

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