Category: Women’s Fund

For many years, federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding has been a lifeline for nonprofit organizations serving victims in our community, particularly survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault (DV/SA). However, significant reductions to this funding beginning in 2024 have created challenges for many agencies to maintain the level of services needed. Join us […]

When it comes to workplace fairness, Equal Pay Day stands as a stark reminder of the persistent gender pay gap that continues. Observed annually, this day symbolizes the extra months and days into the next year that women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. Beyond mere statistics, Equal Pay Day […]

Today marks what would have been Trina Reynolds’ 60th birthday. Although she is no longer here to celebrate this milestone with her family and friends, her legacy continues to live on in the hundreds of local women who have received help because of her vision.   After Trina received a devastating breast cancer diagnosis in 2008, […]

We hope you can join the Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region for an inspiring and impactful panel discussion aimed at tackling one of the most pressing issues in our community — access to affordable, high-quality childcare. Families across the area are facing challenges in finding reliable childcare options, but there’s hope on the […]

The pandemic has been devastating for women on all levels – economically, socially, mentally and physically. We have heard the statistics and stories from a national perspective, but the newly released COVID-19 Impact on Women in Northeast Wisconsin Study has captured the local impact of the pandemic on women in Northeast Wisconsin. The Women’s Fund […]

Destiny is a junior at Neenah High School and is participating in the Shoulders-to-Stand-On program. Grants from within the Community Foundation help provide girls from low-income families opportunities to successfully pursue post-secondary education and to remove barriers that could prevent them from reaching their goals..   By Michael Voet, executive director of Life Tools Foundation […]

March 8 marks International Women’s Day. There is some discord as to the first celebration of a “Women’s Day,” but 1975 was recognized as International Women’s Year, which then moved to International Women’s Day celebrated on March 8. From celebrating in over 100 countries to an official holiday in more than 25, International Women’s Day […]

For many families in Northeast Wisconsin, finding childcare is not just difficult, it is expensive. Parents often face long waitlists, and when they do secure a spot, the cost can be as much, if not more than a mortgage payment. The burden is even greater for single parents and low-income families, making it harder for […]

When you want to make change for young women, who better to do it than the young women themselves? Girl-Powered Giving, an initiative by the Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region, empowers local high school girls to voice the issues affecting them directly and extend a helping hand to fellow girls in the Fox […]

Did you know that a lack of access to menstrual health products can cause students with periods to miss or be late to class, or feel anxious about period care? Menstrual products are expensive in the U.S., which makes it difficult for people, especially teens, to afford period products. Instead, they may rely on what […]

Written by Stacie Hazlett-Rothe, Communications & Outreach Specialist with the Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region In a powerful demonstration of community-driven change, The Monthlies Project has officially distributed 1 million period products across Northeast Wisconsin — a milestone made possible by the collective commitment of volunteers, schools, collaborative partners, and supporters working together […]

Written by Stacie Hazlett-Rothe, Communications & Outreach Specialist with the Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region For 30 years, the Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region has been driving real change for women, girls, and for the future of our community. From funding programs that increase access to education and healthcare to breaking […]