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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
WEST CHESTER, PA (September 16, 2021) - The Fund for Women and Girls says goodbye to its current Executive ... brand and vital community partnerships.” The Fund’s Board of Directors has appointed Mary Beth Morrissey as ... Beth recently finished six years of service as a Board Member. During her involvement with The Fund, she served on ...
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The Fund for Women and Girls to Honor Matrie Johnson with Kitchen Table Award

Matrie Johnson
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
... and girls through her own time, talent or resources. It is named in celebration of the genesis of The Fund in 1996: the many conversations held around kitchen, board and coffee tables about what could be done to address ... of the Sparrow’s Director of Programs and is a founding member of Black Women of Chester County in Action (BWCCA).   ...
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The Hardest Hit by COVID-19? Women and Girls

Woman in mask
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Reposted with permission from the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls CCFWG_COVIDBlog.jpg   A juggling act In ... baby in his walker went viral. Three years later, for many of us, this family’s now public moment is our new ... our fellow non-profits and foundations, grantee partners, Board and supporters to advocate, innovate and stand united ...

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

Sanchez family
Thursday, September 3, 2020
... have imagined. My “third shift” job has been preparing for the start of this school year and worrying about how to ... of the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls and a board member of Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia. A ...

Op-Ed: Families Need Child Care Resources Now More than Ever

Child Care
Friday, October 16, 2020
... health crisis, but it has exposed the existing crisis for quality and affordable child care as well. Parents have ... adjusted to functioning as full-time employees, providing for the daily needs of their children, and helping with ... for working families. Supporting these families will help rebuild our economy and create equity in the workplace. Now ...

New Century Trust Adopts Trust-Based Philanthropy Approach

Thursday, May 24, 2018
... Beyond funding, the Trust wants to create an avenue for open communication and mutual learning and work togetther ... based on organizational needs (strategic planning, board development, fundraising, etc.). By engaging in an ...

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 ... Path provides critical data to identify areas of progress for women and girls and indicates where additional ... It underscores progress, challenges, and areas for improvement, with clear action steps for the community on ...
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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
... County Women's Commission and the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls to develop a confidential 10-minute ... about healthy and safe workplace environments for all. The survey deadline is December 21, 2018 ; findings ... Chester County Commissioners and the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls, looks forward to engaging in community ...
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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
... WEST CHESTER, PA (November 9, 2021) - The Fund for Women and Girls hosted its fifth annual Champions of ... and Chief Nursing Officer at Genesis HealthCare, for her efforts to support and uplift women in the nursing ... The program opened with remarks from The Fund’s Board Chair Denise Wine and Interim Executive Director Mary ...
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Leeway Foundation announces spring 2020 Art and Change grants

Leeway Foundation 2020 Art & Change Grants
Friday, May 22, 2020
... Today, the Leeway Foundation announced $42,500 in funding for 17 individual women, trans* and gender nonconforming ... Change Grant provides grants of up to $2,500 to fund art for social change projects by women and trans* artists and ... the year or schedule an appointment with a staff member for one-on-one support. Press inquiries and photo ...

The Leeway Foundation Announces $48,950 in Support to 22 Individual Artists and Cultural Producers

Leeway Foundation (mark)
Friday, October 16, 2020
... and feminism were highlighted as trending areas of focus for this round.    Leeway’s Art and Change Grant provides grants of up to $2,500 to fund art for social change projects by women and trans* artists and ... the year or schedule an appointment with a staff member for one-on-one support.   ABOUT LEEWAY    The ...
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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
... Change Grant provides grants of up to $2,500 to fund art for social change projects by women and trans* artists and ... the year or schedule an appointment with a staff member for one-on-one support. The next Art and Change Grant ...

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 ... Summit. Inspired by CCFWG’s award-winning Girls Advisory Board (GAB) girls' grantmaking and leadership program, the ... Summit engages high school girls throughout Chester County for an empowering afternoon of action. Attendees will learn ...
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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 ... yet the typical woman has only 36 cents of wealth for every $1 of wealth owned by a typical man. Nearly 50 ... and race. Recommendations for Philanthropists: Become a member of the  Asset Funders Network , the only grantmaker ...

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 ... action to create workplaces that are safe and productive for everyone.” Additional results from the #ChescoKnows ... spurred on by the #MeToo movement, to help prepare women for the gender inequality that they will inevitably face in ...

NBC10, Telemundo62 and Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation Award $227,000 in Unrestricted Grants to Eight Local Nonprofits

NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
... and community engagement. The 2024 application period for eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits began March 19 and ... to honor eight local non-profit organizations with grants for unrestricted funding through the NBCUniversal Local ... can be re-purposed by local teachers and students. The member-based nonprofit makes it as easy as possible for ...
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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
WEST CHESTER, PA (May 24, 2021) – The Fund for Women and Girls marked 25 years of serving local women ... with an introduction from Judi Bell , The Fund’s current Board Chair. In a short opening, Judi reflected on her time as Board Chair, and highlighted the organization’s $3.5 ...
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