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Women’s work is, and always has been, “essential” work. It’s time to value it.

Gender Justice_Photo by Josh Howard on Unsplash
Friday, May 8, 2020
... benefits — more than 30 million Americans  have applied for unemployment benefits — the care workforce at home will ... the typical woman has only 36 cents of wealth for every $1 of wealth owned by a typical man. Nearly 50 percent of ... and especially single parents, with little money left over to make ends meet and likely leaves next to nothing left ...

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
WEST CHESTER, PA (May 24, 2021) – The Fund for Women and Girls marked 25 years of serving local women ... Award was established in 2011 to honor a woman in Chester County for her leadership and philanthropic contributions to ... Abbott; Marguerite Adams; Carol Cunningham; Shiel Family Foundation; Barbara Jo Spellman; Lee Ann Sullivan; Carol ...
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Leadership, Culture and Community

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 ...

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 at 1307 Locust Street, we have chosen to sell the building, move our offices, and recommit to the ... organization – improving the lives of women and girls. For the past year, our Board of Directors and staff have ...
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Equity and Social Justice
22Apr2020

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 ... region. These calls will provide an opportunity for funders to update each other on the rapidly developing effects of COVID-19 in the five-county region, share what you're hearing about the needs in ...

As Violence Against Asian Americans Intensifies, the Moment for Philanthropy to Act Is Now

Stop Asian Hate
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
... Months of escalating violence against Asian Americans came to a head on March 16th in Atlanta when a white gunman shot ... and Native Americans in Philanthropy  issued a call for philanthropy to take action to stop this violence and ... - An #ArtistResource Conversation Seeking to Soar: Foundation Funding for Asian American and Pacific Islander ...

The Fund for Women and Girls to launch 2022 Blueprint Report on September 13th

2022 Blueprint Report
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
WEST CHESTER, PA (August 17, 2022) – The Fund for Women and Girls will host its 2022 Blueprint Report ... needs assessment of women and girls in Chester County. This fourth edition of the Report highlights pressing ...
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New Century Trust Adopts Trust-Based Philanthropy Approach

Thursday, May 24, 2018
Since 1882, New Century Trust has worked to build the economic and political power of women and girls throughout the Philadelphia region. In response to overwhelming feedback from the non-profit community, New ... Beyond funding, the Trust wants to create an avenue for open communication and mutual learning and work togetther ...

WOMEN’S WAY Receives Grant to Advance the Financial Health of Women in the Philadelphia Region

WOMEN'S WAY Gender Wealth Institute
Thursday, April 13, 2023
... has teamed up with JPMorgan Chase’s Women on The Move to positively impact the economic security of women, girls, ... PA (April 13, 2023) – WOMEN’S WAY is excited to announce its collaboration with JPMorgan Chase to build the wealth and financial health of women, girls, and ...

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