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

Cheryl Brubaker
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
... Fund for Women and Girls, a leading nonprofit organization in Chester County dedicated to empowering women and girls ... and a deep commitment to advancing gender equity. With over 7 years in nonprofit leadership at the Women’s ... support needed to succeed. The Fund has awarded over $4.2 million to 93 local non-profit organizations.  Cheryl ...
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Leeway Foundation Announces $49,950 in Support To 23 Individual Artists Highlighting Practices of Reclamation Of LGBQA Social Movements and Cultural Preservation

Leeway Foundation
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
In a time of global unrest and uncertainty, Leeway Foundation ... fat queer, trans, and nonbinary femmes/fems, documenting over 50 years of disability advocacy, or using culinary arts ... support. The next Art and Change Grant deadline is March 1, 2022.   ABOUT LEEWAY The Leeway Foundation supports ...

CCFWG’S 4th Annual Champions of Change Event Leaves Chester County Business Community Inspired to Elevate Women in the Workplace

2020 COC Collage
Thursday, November 12, 2020
... Champions of Change Event on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, in a virtual format. The event raised over $27,000 in support of local women and girls. 2020 COC ... Over the past 20 years, CCFWG has awarded over $3.5 million to 80 local non-profit organizations.  In response ...

The Fund for Women and Girls’ Fifth Annual Champions of Change Event Leaves Local Business Community Inspired to Elevate Women in the Workplace

The Fund for Women and Girls
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
... The Farmhouse Bistro at People’s Light. The event raised over $45,000 in support of local women and girls. Nearly 75 business ... Over the past 25 years, The Fund has awarded over $3.8 million to 82 local non-profit organizations serving women ...
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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
... All Voices to the Table on Friday, March 26, 2021, in a virtual format. Inspired by the annual Champions of ... and girls have resources and opportunities to thrive. Over the past 25 years, The Fund has awarded over $3.5 million to 80 local non-profit organizations. In response to ...
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Chester County Fund for Women and Girls’ Hosts "Yes, All Women!" Dialogue

Yes, All Women!
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
... a rapid-fire presentation of videos on race and gender in mainstream media, including Dove and Procter and Gamble ads on body image and racial tension in America; the President’s war of words with San Juan ... critical needs of women and girls, and awarded nearly $3 million to 69 non-profit organizations. To learn more about ...
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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
... on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville. Published every five years, the Blueprint ... levels, with a deep dive on conditions in Chester County. Over 120 community members, grantee partners, and ... Over the past 27 years, The Fund has awarded over $4 million to 86 local non-profit organizations.   The Fund for ...
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Chesco Residents Gather to Reflect on Lessons Learned and Strategies for Sustaining a Female-Led Cultural Movement

Friday, February 2, 2018
... County Fund for Women and Girls hosted a panel discussion in our WomenTalk series on the cultural and political shifts happening in Chester County, with women at the helm of the movement. ... 20 years, CCFWG has raised awareness and awarded nearly $3 million to 71 non-profit organizations. To learn more about ...
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Op-Ed: Families Need Child Care Resources Now More than Ever

Child Care
Friday, October 16, 2020
Families in Chester County are working harder than ever. COVID-19 has ... will pay $2,649 a month while the average housing cost is $1,285 for that same family. COVID-19 has particularly exposed ... care, Chester County Government has made available $10 million in child care assistance for families who are forced ...

Leeway Foundation Introduces Immediate Relief Funds for Individual Artists in the Launch of the 2021 Community Care Fund

Leeway Foundation Community Care Fund
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Leeway CCFund.png PHILADELPHIA – In response to the continuing financial impacts on the arts ... as a second branch of the Window of Opportunity (WOO) grant. The WOO Relief Fund went live in April 2020. From ... Care Fund will provide financial assistance of up to $1,000 to Leeway grant or award recipients experiencing ...
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The End of Roe: How Should Philanthropy Respond?

Thursday, June 2, 2022
10:00am - 11:30am
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In June of 2022, the Supreme Court is expected to hand down a ... Fund board.   Carol_Tracy2 (002).jpg Carol Tracy For over 30 years, Carol Tracy has been the Executive Director of ... of Pennsylvania. She is the recipient of numerous awards and honors and is frequently featured in local and ...

Chester County Fund for Women and Girls Hosts Inaugural Champions of Change Breakfast

Tuesday, March 6, 2018
... County Business Community Inspired to Elevate Women in the Workplace The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls ... annual Champions of Change Breakfast on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at The Farmhouse Bistro at People’s Light in ... needs of women and girls, and has awarded almost $3 million to 70 local non-profit organizations. To learn more ...
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Chester County Women’s Commission and Chester County Fund for Women and Girls Partner on County-wide Survey of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Thursday, November 15, 2018
... deadline is December 21, 2018 ; findings will be released in the spring of 2019. The survey is anonymous and ... third party. Although all men and women who work or live in Chester County are encouraged to participate, the survey ... needs of women and girls, and has awarded almost $3 million to 70 local non-profit organizations. To learn more ...
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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
... their jobs and access to health benefits — more than 30 million Americans  have applied for unemployment benefits ... 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 ...

Health Department Announces Significant Contributions to the Philly Joy Bank from the William Penn Foundation and Spring Point Partners

Monday, March 20, 2023
... stakeholder group focused on reducing racial disparities in infant mortality. This generous funding will help provide ... data by race and ethnicity, Black infants in our city are over four times more likely to die before their first ... Point Partners, the Health Department has received over $3 million to support the Philly Joy Bank. The City hopes to ...
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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
... Director to assume the role on September 20, 2021. In a letter to The Fund’s supporters, partners, and ... expressed her deep gratitude for their support of her over the past six years, five as Executive Director: “I am ... Over the past 25 years, The Fund has awarded over $3.7 million to 80 local non-profit organizations serving women ...
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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 Fund for Women and Girls (CCFWG), reveal that one in four people (26 percent) in Chester County have witnessed or experienced sexual ... needs of women and girls, and has awarded almost $3 million to 70 local non-profit organizations. To learn more ...

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
... a Difference Luncheon on May 7th at the Desmond Hotel in Malvern. A hybrid event welcoming over 150 in-person and virtual attendees, The Fund’s annual ... as Board Chair, and highlighted the organization’s $3.5 million in donations given out to over 80 local charities and ...
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New Century Trust Adopts Trust-Based Philanthropy Approach

Thursday, May 24, 2018
... of women and girls throughout the Philadelphia region. In response to overwhelming feedback from the non-profit ... to philanthropy. By doing so, NCT has chosen to invest in long-term partnerships with organizations by providing ... unnecessary administrative burden usually associated with grant writing and reporting. New Century Trust is currently ...

A Peek Inside the CCFWG’s Girls Advisory Board

CCFWG Girls Advisory Board
Friday, January 31, 2020
2019GABclass.JPG By Tali Levine I just turned 16 in the spring of 2019, and I was unaware of the power of philanthropy, and the need for it in my own backyard. One morning I was drawn to an ... this group and I made important decisions about where our grant money should be allocated. The program also gives ...
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