Last year, we heard a resounding theme emerge from our three-part Through a Gender Lens conversation series and our annual Social Change Exchange—Women's Fund members want to move beyond researching and discussing issues and start taking action and tap into new ways to make a difference. We recognize that to create meaningful change, we must join organized efforts that build collective purpose and power in ways that individuals can’t alone. 

So, starting this year, The Women's Fund will be responding to our community by providing opportunities to discover ways we can follow directly-impacted leaders, add power and influence to local movements driving change, and help move forward community-led solutions. To achieve our mission and successfully disrupt the systems that cause disparities based on race and gender, we must take action.

On March 31 from noon to 1:15 pm, we invite you to join us virtually for the first of a four-part series that will take deep dives into the most pressing issues our community has identified as critical to advancing economic opportunity for women and girls. We will hear from local leaders on how they're supporting low-wage earners to stay in and find affordable options for housing.

With the eviction crisis sweeping our community and housing prices dramatically increasing, our community seeks new ways to advocate for reforms, emergency relief, and shifting the balance of power in housing to be more equitable, fair, and just.

We hope you can join us for this four-part series.

The Women's Fund was started over 16 years ago when five friends affectionately known as the Fab Five — Michelle Cook, Lynn Eisenberg, Sarah Holthouser, Mary Jamis, and Janie Wilson —believed that they, along with other local women, could make a real difference in the lives of women and girls in their community. A vision took shape, and a collective giving model emerged, planting seeds for a new way of giving.

Which four friends will you invite to join or renew their membership along with you to complete your Fab Five?

Thank you so much to our 2022 Women's Fund members who have renewed or joined as a member for the first time. The Women's Fund is especially grateful to our donors who have gone above and beyond by paying it forward for those who may not have the financial means to join as a Fund member.

If you do not have the financial resources at this time to join or renew your membership, The Women's Fund invites you to request a complimentary membership. Every woman's voice matters, and it's critical to ensure local women who are closest to the issues we work on have the opportunity to help lead this work and vote on funding decisions.

It’s hard to believe that it has been over two years since The Women’s Fund last hosted an in-person event. As we enter into what feels like a new season while still navigating uncertainty, we would love to hear from you about what feels right as far as in-person opportunities this year.

Please take a few moments to answer the following brief survey. Your feedback is welcomed and needed as we plan future events moving forward. We cannot thank you enough for sharing your thoughts with us. 

Hear from two members and volunteers of the Fund who share their WHY regarding engaging with The Women's Fund.

If you are a current Women's Fund volunteer or member, we would love to hear from you, too! Click the button below to upload a quick video or submit a short written response sharing your WHY with The Women's Fund.

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