Beverly LaHaye, the founder and former chairman of Concerned Women for America (CWA), has died. She was 94 years old.
The conservative Christian activist started the organization in San Diego, California in 1979 to give women a platform to uphold values that included faith and family.
“Mrs. LaHaye championed the forgotten women of this country, whose voices were not being heard in Washington and in the culture,” said Penny Nance, CEO and President of CWA. “Her life is a testament to the impact one woman with a vision and mission can have on the course of history.”
In loving memory of our founder, Dr. Beverly LaHaye. pic.twitter.com/xsV9c3Jodo
— Concerned Women for America LAC (@CWforA) April 15, 2024
LaHaye initially jumped into the debate over the Equal Rights Amendment, helping lead the opposition to it as well as advocating for the lives of the unborn.
From that point, CWA moved its headquarters to Washington D.C. to better advocate for the pre-born and become a political force on Capitol Hill.
LaHaye worked closely with presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush as well as Members of Congress over the years and continued to speak out on the protection of marriage, support for
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