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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 lead in the face of extraordinary challenges in our community and the world around us. It led to the deepening of ... more opportunities for girls to grow as leaders, more community-centered grantmaking, a louder voice on issues that ...
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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
... that nearly two-thirds of people, or 62 percent, reported to have witnessed or experienced sexual harassment at some ... kind in Chester County and is among few to be done in any community,” said Wendy Leeper, President of the Chester ... or feel the need to talk to someone, please reach out to community partners like the Crime Victims’ Center of ...

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
... into a bold future for women and girls. Watch a tribute to the 25th Anniversary here . The event kicked off with an ... from inspiring keynote speaker Uva Coles . Uva is the founder and CEO of Inclusiva, a consulting firm aimed at ... and inspiring woman and continues to positively impact her community through her work at Inclusiva and her role on the ...
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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, share what you're hearing about the needs in the community and steps you are taking to respond, and explore ... of Philadelphia Biweekly COVID-19 Resource Requests and Community Needs Report - Maari Porter, Office of the Mayor, ...

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 ... inspired by keynote speaker Mo’ne Davis Give back to the community by helping award two $500 grants to local ... bring about gender equality, a key ingredient to our whole community’s ability to grow and thrive. In these uncertain ...
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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 ... goes to child care. Elected officials, non-profits, and community partners need to ensure that this fact remains at ...

The Fund for The School District of Philadelphia Awards Grants Designed to Increase Projects in STEM and Inspire Black, Latinx and Female Students

Tuesday, June 29, 2021
... aimed at introducing Black, Latinx and female students to potential careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and ... teachers in the Philadelphia School District were invited to submit applications to receive funding for projects that ... the playing field in local public schools. The Fund's partnership with the School District of Philadelphia seeks to ...

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

2022 Blueprint Report
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
... Blueprint Report: Lighting a Path provides critical data to identify areas of progress for women and girls and ... and areas for improvement, with clear action steps for the community on ways to ignite change. Blueprint data can be ...
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