Advancing Gender Equity and Human Rights through

Advocacy and Grantmaking

UPCOMING EVENTS

🎬 No Country for Mothers | September 16th 🎬

What if we supported mothers instead of judging them?

Join us on September 16 for an evening exploring the challenges facing mothers, caregivers, and families - and especially the systems that make caregiving harder than it needs to be.

We will be sharing excerpts from No Country for Mothers, a new documentary from Moms First, followed by an interactive community conversation. Local organizations supporting mothers and families will also be there to share

valuable resources and information.

This conversation isn't just for mothers - its for ALL OF US.

🗓️ Wednesday, September 16 | 6:30–9:00 PM

📍 Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center, West Chester

🎟️ Free and open to everyone — registration is required.

Watch the trailer below! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Interested in sponsoring this important conversation?

Contact Andrea at ablue@thefundcc.org or visit our website here.

🎃 Witches Night Out Returns!🎃

Back by popular demand after a sold-out inaugural year, Witches Night Out returns this fall! Join The Fund for an evening celebrating collective power, connection, and the movement for gender equity, with plenty of witchy fun along the way.

Enjoy a festive buffet, drinks, themed games, raffle baskets, thought-provoking conversation, and even a cackling contest as we gather in community and channel our collective power toward positive change.

🗓️ Thursday, October 29 | 6:30–9:00 PM

📍 The Creamery of Kennett Square

🎟️ Tickets: $35

Grab your friends, bring your magic, and join us for a

night of connection and celebration!

Learn more & get your tickets

💜 The Fund has Moved! 💜



We have a new place to call home!

We have officially moved into our new office space. While our address may have changed, our commitment to advancing gender equity and opportunity for women and girls across our community remains stronger than ever! We will always be working throughout Chester County, no matter where our office is.

Our new address is:

744 E. Lincoln Highway, Suite 420, Coatesville, PA 19320.

We are so excited for everything this new chapter will bring, and we can't wait to continue this work alongside you!

🗣️Community Voices - Civic Engagement 🗣️

Your voice matters! Our latest Community Voices question asks when should civic engagement begin?

• Elementary School
• Middle School
• High School
• At voting age - or even later?!

Click here to share your voice!

As always, we want to know what YOU think! As we continue helping young people understand advocacy, government, and the power of their voices, we're asking our community to weigh in.

💜 Grantee Spotlight 💜



We’re proud to recognize Alianzas de Phoenixville as one of The Fund for Women and Girls’ 2026 grantees!

Alianzas works to advance equity and dignity for diverse, under-resourced communities, with a strong focus on supporting immigrant communities through advocacy, resources, education,

and connection.

We stand with those who empower immigrant women and families to thrive with dignity, equity, and opportunity.

Learn more about Alianzas here.

✍️ Help Us Get Paid Leave

Across the Finish Line ✍️

Pennsylvania families shouldn't have to choose between caring for themselves or someone they love and earning a paycheck.

The Family Care Act (HB200 & SB906) would create a statewide paid family and medical leave program - and we need your VOICE to help keep it moving.

The Fund is collecting signatures on our Letter of Support calling on Pennsylvania lawmakers to prioritize and pass paid family and medical leave.

Sign the Letter of Support here.

🏛️ Take your VOICE to Harrisburg 🏛️

The Fund will be in Harrisburg for TWO days of advocacy in September 28th & 29th - and we want you to join us!

We'll be advocating for the Family Care Act and legislation supporting Pennsylvanians experiencing menopause and contraceptive access. There will be great opportunities to participate in legislative outreach, literature drops - including dropping off the Paid Leave Letters of Support mentioned above!

No advocacy experience? No problem! We'll be there to support you along the way. If you'd like to join, sign up here.

For more information contact our Director of Policy & Advocacy

Blake Emmanuel at bemmanuel@thefundcc.org.

🗳️ Get Election Ready! 🗳️



The 2026 General Election is coming up on November 3rd, and now is the time to make sure you are READY!

Check your voter registration, know what will be on your ballot, find your polling place, and make a plan for how you’ll vote.

The Pennsylvania voter registration deadline is October 19th, so don’t wait until Election Day is around the corner!

Your VOICE matters.

Make sure you’re ready to use it!

Learn more about the

upcoming election here.

Whether you attend an event, support our advocacy efforts, volunteer your time, or make a donation, your involvement helps build a more equitable future for women, girls, and gender-expansive individuals across Chester County.