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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
WEST CHESTER, PA (May 8, 2020) – The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls (CCFWG) has responded to COVID-19 through ... Hear from leaders of local non-profits about how COVID-19 is impacting the women and girls they serve Be inspired by keynote speaker Mo’ne Davis Give back to the community by helping award two $500 grants to local ...
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The Fund for Women and Girls Launches Highly Anticipated 2022 Blueprint Report at Community Event

The Fund for Women and Girls Blueprint speakers
Thursday, October 6, 2022
WEST CHESTER, PA (October 6, 2022) – The Fund for Women and Girls launched its highly anticipated 2022 ... Published every five years, the Blueprint Report is the first and only comprehensive needs assessment of women ... with a deep dive on conditions in Chester County. Over 120 community members, grantee partners, and stakeholders ...
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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
Press release via The Fund for Women and Girls WEST CHESTER, PA (June 23, 2022) – The ... serving the needs of women and girls throughout Chester County. Nearly 70 community members, grantee partners, and Fund Board and ...
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The Fund for Women and Girls‘ Inaugural Champions of Change Summit Inspires Local Business Community to Embrace Inclusive Leadership and Elevate Women in the Workplace

Presentation by Dr. Katrina Sawyer
Thursday, April 8, 2021
... always a seat for women at the table, and that philosophy is really ingrained in our culture.”  Tiffany Scott , ... I owe a lot to her and am inspired by her in the work I do now for other women." When asked to offer advice to ... . *** The Fund for Women and Girls leads and unites the community through philanthropy and advocacy to ensure that ...
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The Hardest Hit by COVID-19? Women and Girls

Woman in mask
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
... later, for many of us, this family’s now public moment is our new normal.  This new reality spurred by the COVID-19 ... children, according to a  study from the Kaiser Family Foundation . The closure of schools, childcare centers, small businesses and community centers has put further strain on family dynamics. ...

A Working Mom on Back-to-School Life in COVID

Sanchez family
Thursday, September 3, 2020
... as my family’s schedule and contingency plans look right now (believe me… I have plans for my plans), I am ... and the ability to provide the most basic needs is even more at risk, the crises faced by working mothers ... racial justice, and access to healthcare — are the same community needs that brought CCFWG and other non-profit ...

The Fund for Women and Girls Awards $15,600 to Create Change

Girls with Cheyney University's Period Poverty Project
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
West Chester, PA (July 26, 2023) – The Fund for Women and Girls recently awarded $15,600 in grants to two ... to focus on swift responses to pressing needs in the community, distributing over $130,000 in that time to 22 ... - Period Poverty Project ($7,500):  Cheyney University is partnering with the brand Aunt Flow to provide free pads ...
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The Alliance for Health Equity announces the Judy Spangler Memorial Scholarship

Judy Spangler
Monday, May 8, 2023
... Coatesville, Pennsylvania - The Alliance for Health Equity is honored to announce a new scholarship opportunity, the ... plan of Integrated Services, Healthy Environments, and Community-Voice for the Greater Coatesville community. She ... with both The Alliance for Health Equity and the Newlin Foundation as we remember the distinguished life of Judy ...

Chesco Residents Gather to Reflect on Lessons Learned and Strategies for Sustaining a Female-Led Cultural Movement

Friday, February 2, 2018
... The full discussion was streamed through Facebook Live and is available on our Facebook page . Facilitator Nia Meeks , ... elect more women.” CCFWG continues to lead and unite the community on the issues facing women and girls by providing ... Fund for Women and Girls is a grantmaking and education foundation that addresses needs of women and girls in the ...
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The Fund for Women and Girls to Honor Fredda Maddox and WSFS Bank at Sixth Annual Champions of Change Event

Fredda Maddox
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
... in Chester County, Gladys left a lasting impact on our community. This year, The Fund honors Fredda for her ... as a Trustee of the West Chester Public Library.  Fredda is also an inspiring leader, speaker, and mentor to other ... inclusion with the hiring of Dr. Michelle Burroughs, who now serves as Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer. ...
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Pat Yoder to receive 2020 Kitchen Table Award from CCFWG

Patricia Yoder
Friday, February 7, 2020
... and girls through her own time, talent or resources. It is named in celebration of the genesis of CCFWG in 1996: many ... be done to address the needs of women and girls of the community. Pat-Yoder.jpg Pat Yoder, RN, MPH , has dedicated ... leadership, the nurse home visiting programs in the county now include both a more intensive and long-term Nurse Family ...
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A Peek Inside the CCFWG’s Girls Advisory Board

CCFWG Girls Advisory Board
Friday, January 31, 2020
... difference in real people’s lives. Almost a year later now, my experience proved to be even more educational and ... and goals are the most important for them, and then is expected to support such goals during group discussions. ... inspired me to be a better advocate. The difference in community and schools also allows the girls to make new ...
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Chesco Women’s Commission & Fund for Women and Girls releases findings of survey on sexual harassment in the workplace

Wednesday, July 10, 2019
... County Women’s Commission (CCWC) and Chester County Fund for Women and Girls (CCFWG), reveal that one in four people ... insights from current Chester County workplaces. “This is the first survey of its kind in Chester County and is among few to be done in any community,” said Wendy Leeper, President of the Chester ...
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The End of Roe: How Should Philanthropy Respond?

Thursday, June 2, 2022
10:00am - 11:30am
Video Conference
In June of 2022, the Supreme Court is expected to hand down a highly-anticipated decision in ... provides racially concordant care to members of the Black community Me and White Supremacy Workbook - by Layla F. Saad ... boards of the Abortion Liberation Fund and the Valentine Foundation, as well as Bread & Roses Community Fund. Ms. ...

New Era for New Century Trust

Friday, March 2, 2018
... This Women’s History Month marks the start of a new era for New Century Trust. After more than 111 years in our home ... of how New Century Trust can be most useful to our community. We asked hundreds of people, including historic ... 1307 Locust and are extremely grateful that the new owner is intent on keeping the historic character we all loved. We ...
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Pew Awards More Than $800K to Support Philadelphia-Area Domestic Violence Survivors and Older Adults

Wednesday, September 23, 2020
... said Kristin Romens, project director of the Pew Fund for Health and Human Services in Philadelphia (Pew Fund). ... individuals and families in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. The newest grants, which ... assist with the significant rise in personal safety issues for domestic violence survivors and their families. The other ...

The Fund for Women and Girls' Girls Philanthropy Program Awards Grants

Wednesday, March 29, 2023
... Family, friends, and staff and board members of the Fund for Women and Girls gathered together on Tuesday, March 7, ... Center   The young GAB philanthropists identified community needs using The Fund’s 2022 Blueprint Report: ... Report: Lighting a Path” in September 2022, which is available at www.thefundcc.org/research.   The Fund for ...

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

CCFWG Girls Advisory Board
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
... PA (February 16, 2021) - Members of Chester County Fund for Women and Girls (CCFWG)’s Girls Advisory Board (GAB) ... discussions, I’ve been able to discover that there is truly a need for organizations to help out women in need, ... of free contraceptives. *** CCFWG leads and unites the community through philanthropy and advocacy to ensure that ...

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

Cheryl Brubaker
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
... (2).png WEST CHESTER, PA (June 26, 2024) – The Fund for Women and Girls, a leading nonprofit organization in ... women and girls through grantmaking and advocacy, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Cheryl Brubaker as ... strategic planning, program development, fundraising, and community engagement. She will also work closely with the ...
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Enthusiastic Crowd Gathers at CCFWG Summit to Raise Awareness of Workplace Sexual Harassment

Chesco Knows Summit
Monday, October 21, 2019
Posted By:  Mark Hostutler   for VISTA Today As a direct response to survey findings on workplace sexual harassment in Chester County, the Chester County Women’s Commission and Chester ... State Great Valley. An enthusiastic crowd of more than 150 community leaders and employees who work in Chester County ...

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