Women’s Fund
Last year marked an important milestone, the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment granting women the right to vote. On August 26, 1920, American women were granted the constitutional right to vote, a major victory for the women’s suffrage movement. In 1971, Congress declared August 26 as Women’s Equality Day to commemorate […]
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 […]
By Julie Keller, Executive Director, Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region and three other Women’s Funds in Northeastern Wisconsin have come together to collaborate on a sweeping regional study that will lend local data to the assertion made nationwide that women have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19 […]
by Julie Keller, Executive Director, Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region March is Women’s History Month and today we celebrate International Women’s Day! Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate the contributions and achievements women have made. And that progress is incredible – from winning the right to vote 100 years ago to […]
For 25 years, the Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region has been helping women and girls to find the courage to better themselves. The local woman who was the subject of Thursday’s 20th Women’s Fund Luncheon – its first virtual version – was the epitome of courage. Author and Appleton native Johanna Garton was […]
While the tables at the Red Lion Hotel Paper Valley in Appleton will be empty this year, the virtual tables at this year’s Women’s Luncheon will be full! By Julie Keller, Executive Director, Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region The Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region is excited to celebrate the 20th annual […]
Attendees from last year’s Philanthropy Matters event, sponsored by the Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region. By Jen Peeters, Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region On March 12, the Women’s Fund will celebrate International Women’s Day at Philanthropy Matters, an educational event meant to educate and inspire. This year, guests will learn from […]
Michelle Duster holds a photo of her great-grandmother, Ida B. Wells Grants from funds within the Community Foundation are helping Fox Valley 19th Amendment Centennial Coalition welcome award-winning author, educator and great-granddaughter of Ida B. Wells, Michelle Duster, for Black Women’s History: African American Suffragists and the Struggle for Inclusion. The event is this Saturday, […]
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 […]
Voices of Men event in 2018. This year’s Call to Action on November 21 is supported by grants from the Bright Idea Fund, the Women’s Fund and an anonymous fund, all within the Community Foundation. By Alex Hummel, Voices of Men Leadership Team After 10 transformative years, the Calls to Action continue. They must. On […]
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