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Enthusiastic Crowd Gathers at CCFWG Summit to Raise Awareness of Workplace Sexual Harassment

Chesco Knows Summit
Monday, October 21, 2019
... Mark Hostutler   for VISTA Today As a direct response to survey findings on workplace sexual harassment in Chester ... leaders and employees who work in Chester County gathered to empower the sexual harassment and assault awareness ... movement on a local level. The purpose of the summit was to present survey results in more detail and explore ways all ...

Chester County Fund for Women and Girls to Honor Susan Elko with Kitchen Table Award

Thursday, January 25, 2018
... PA. CCFWG established the Kitchen Table Award in 2011 to honor a Chester County woman who has made substantive contributions through service and/or philanthropy to improve the lives of women and girls through ... Susan Elko has an impressive history of service and philanthropy in Chester County. With over 30 years of ...
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The Fund for Women and Girls Awards $15,600 to Create Change

Girls with Cheyney University's Period Poverty Project
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
... for Women and Girls recently awarded $15,600 in grants to two local organizations – Cheyney University and Mighty ... The Fund continues to lead and unite the community through philanthropy and advocacy to ensure that women and girls have ... in Chester County leads and unites the community through philanthropy and advocacy to ensure that women and girls have ...
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CCFWG Unveils Women’s Suffrage Mural Before Election Day to Inspire Community to Get Out and Vote

CCFWG Suffrage Mural
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
... Chester Public Arts Commission (PAC), and Zukin Properties to unveil the Women’s Suffrage Mural at 119 E. Market ... a beacon for gender equity. We leverage our strengths - philanthropy, advocacy, community partnerships, educating ... one.” *** CCFWG leads and unites the community through philanthropy and advocacy to ensure that women and girls have ...

The Fund for Women and Girls’ Community-Based Grants Allocation Committee Awards $239,680 in Grants

The Fund for Women and Girls' Girls Advisory Board
Thursday, June 23, 2022
... Fund for Women and Girls has awarded $239,680 in grants to 30 non-profit organizations serving the needs of women and ... The Fund continues to lead and unite the community through philanthropy and advocacy to ensure that women and girls have ... in Chester County leads and unites the community through philanthropy and advocacy to ensure that women and girls have ...
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The Fund for Women and Girls Hosts 16th Annual Making a Difference Luncheon Celebrating 25 Years of Impact

Making a Difference luncheon
Monday, May 24, 2021
... recognized the power of 25 years of impact, honored the philanthropy and contributions of Mary Lou Sterge, ... Coles, and leaned into a bold future for women and girls. Watch a tribute to the 25th Anniversary here . The event kicked off with an ...
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Op-Ed: Families Need Child Care Resources Now More than Ever

Child Care
Friday, October 16, 2020
... are working harder than ever. COVID-19 has not only proven to be a public health crisis, but it has exposed the existing ... and affordable child care as well. Parents have adjusted to functioning as full-time employees, providing for the ... also severely impacted by COVID-19.  Non-profits, philanthropy, government and local businesses can and must ...

CCFWG’s Girls Advisory Board Awards $19k to Local Nonprofits Serving Women & Girls

CCFWG Girls Advisory Board
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
... Board (GAB) program awarded $19,000 in grant funding to five local nonprofit agencies serving women and girls. ... girls entering 10th and 11th grade have an opportunity to learn firsthand about the deep and varied needs in their ... *** CCFWG leads and unites the community through philanthropy and advocacy to ensure that women and girls have ...

Cheryl Brubaker named Executive Director for The Fund for Women and Girls

Cheryl Brubaker
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
... leading nonprofit organization in Chester County dedicated to empowering women and girls through grantmaking and advocacy, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Cheryl Brubaker as its new ... mission to “lead and unite the community through philanthropy and advocacy to ensure that women and girls have ...
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Chester County Fund for Women and Girls’ Grants Allocation Committee Awards $219,000 in Grants

Monday, June 18, 2018
... for Women and Girls (CCFWG) has awarded $219,000 in grants to 24 non-profit organizations working to improve the lives of women and girls in Chester County. ... CCFWG continues to lead and unite the community through philanthropy and advocacy to ensure that women and girls have ...
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Weekly COVID-19 Funder Briefing #6

Wednesday, April 22, 2020
10:15am - 11:15am
Video Conference
... own region, we hope you are all taking the necessary steps to stay safe and healthy.  As this unpredictable situation continues to unfold, Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia will be hosting  ...

CCFWG Unites Women and Girls in Chester County for Virtual Conveings to Raise Awareness About Impacts of COVID-19 on Local Women and Girls

CCFWG 2020 Making a Difference Luncheon
Friday, May 8, 2020
... County Fund for Women and Girls (CCFWG) has responded to COVID-19 through innovative programs to raise awareness ... have made substantive contributions through service and/or philanthropy through their own time, talent or resources. Pat ... for Women and Girls leads and unites the community through philanthropy and advocacy to ensure that women and girls have ...
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Chester County Fund for Women and Girls Hosts Inaugural Champions of Change Breakfast

Tuesday, March 6, 2018
... Leaves Chester County Business Community Inspired to Elevate Women in the Workplace The Chester County Fund for ... those who hold their sledgehammers high and are not afraid to swing away. Every effort and act – from mentoring a ... for Women and Girls leads and unites the community through philanthropy and advocacy to ensure that women and girls have ...
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Pat Yoder to receive 2020 Kitchen Table Award from CCFWG

Patricia Yoder
Friday, February 7, 2020
... Malvern. CCFWG established the Kitchen Table Award in 2011 to honor a Chester County woman who has made substantive contributions through service and/or philanthropy to improve the lives of women and girls through her own time, ...
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A Working Mom on Back-to-School Life in COVID

Sanchez family
Thursday, September 3, 2020
... all in the same room.   By Michelle Legaspi Sanchez Back-to-school shopping lists and “First Day of School” photos ... for the start of this school year and worrying about how to ensure my girls will have their academic needs met, ... County Fund for Women and Girls and a board member of Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia. A Working Mom on ...

The Fund for Women and Girls to Honor Matrie Johnson with Kitchen Table Award

Matrie Johnson
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
... The Fund established the Kitchen Table Award in 2011 to honor a Chester County woman who has made substantive contributions through service and/or philanthropy to improve the lives of women and girls through ... She is committed to social justice, global education and philanthropy. She serves as a board member on multiple ...
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The Fund for Women and Girls Bids Farewell to Current Executive Director, Announces Interim Appointee, and Looks Ahead to Diverse Executive Search

Mary Beth Morrissey
Thursday, September 16, 2021
... 16, 2021) - The Fund for Women and Girls says goodbye to its current Executive Director, Michelle Legaspi Sánchez , and announces an Interim Executive Director to assume the role on September 20, 2021. In a letter to The ... in Chester County leads and unites the community through philanthropy and advocacy to ensure that women and girls have ...
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