We are your neighbors. Mothers. Sisters. Daughters. Grandmothers. Aunts.
Some of us grew up here. Some moved away and returned. Others moved in and never left.
We are professionals and students, stay-at-home moms and small business owners.
We care about our community and want to see it continue to move forward.
We are Shelby Women for Progress.
Our Mission
The mission of Shelby Women for Progress is to build a progressively intentioned network of women and allies. Through non-partisanship and an emphasis on inclusion, SW4P strives to make Cleveland County a community that is representative of all residents by sowing the seeds of progress.
This progress is home grown right here in Cleveland County and cultivated by local leadership.
SW4P’s fundamental goals are to foster localized empowerment through volunteerism, education, activism, and mobilization efforts. Supporting progressive women throughout the county, and beyond, by building an inclusive network of member lead advocacy.
SW4P believes that women are a strong source of community building and in using a member lead approach to enact localized progressive impact.
Stevie
Stevie Brooks is the founder of Shelby Women for Progress. Born and raised in Western North Carolina, she has called Cleveland County home for most of her life. Stevie is a community advocate and believes in racially equitable progress that benefits rural and working class women in all of Western North Carolina.
You can find her walking basically everywhere
Heather
Heather Tullos has lived in Cleveland County since 2008