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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
... and Girls hosted its fifth annual Champions of Change Event on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at The Farmhouse Bistro ... at People’s Light. The event raised over $45,000 in support of local women and girls. Nearly 75 business leaders, ... community supporters and elected officials gathered to honor Dr. JoAnne Reifsnyder, Phd, MSN, MBA, FAAN, the ...
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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
... United States have shut down their operations in response to COVID-19. Many of these businesses that have been deemed ... and individual citizens are praising the “critical” work these workers do to ensure our safety and well-being as ... gap. Recommendations for Advocates and Policymakers: Support policies that work toward and eventually result in ...

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
... and Girls will host its sixth annual Champions of Change Event on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, from 7:30-8:45am at The ... Light. The event will honor Fredda Maddox for her ability to break barriers in the law enforcement field while ... law student who was struggling financially without family support. Thanks to Fredda, that mentee went on to become a ...
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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, ... “We believe that economic justice is crucial to our work to advance gender and racial equity,” said  Diane ... Cornman-Levy , Chief Disruptor at WOMEN’S WAY. “With support from JPMorgan Chase, WOMEN’S WAY is more strongly ...

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

Sanchez family
Thursday, September 3, 2020
... all in the same room.   By Michelle Legaspi Sanchez Back-to-school shopping lists and “First Day of School” photos ... Fund for Women and Girls (CCFWG) , hosted the virtual event “Overlooked and Undercounted: Struggling to Make Ends ... with your boss and/or coworkers. Don’t be afraid to seek support from those around you or local organizations that can ...

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
... Girls (CCFWG) hosted its fourth annual Champions of Change Event on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, in a virtual format. ... and Theater; (Bottom Middle) A shot from the tribute video to honoree SEI; (Bottom Right) Judi and Michelle kicking off ... has that… I know that I am not alone in recognizing the ways in which we can seize the opportunities that come our ...

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
... members, grantee partners, and stakeholders gathered to dig into the Report data, understand the challenges facing ... to address pressing needs in Chester County.    The event kicked off with a welcome from The Fund’s new ... will be moved to action to find an areas of interest to support, promote, or advocate for change.” County ...
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The Leeway Foundation Announces $48,950 in Support to 22 Individual Artists and Cultural Producers

Leeway Foundation (mark)
Friday, October 16, 2020
... person connections. The realities of COVID have forced us to shift our mindset as an institution on how we continue to support our artists and grantees. Leeway continues to adapt in ways that support the immediate needs of artists in Greater ...
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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 continues to be led by our community and grantees to reimagine our ... applicants are encouraged to attend one of the many support sessions offered throughout the year or schedule an ...
15Feb2023

Chester County Funders Community of Practice: Blueprint Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Chester County

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
8:30am - 10:30am
Video Conference
... the next Chester County Funders Community of Practice for a conversation with Kimberly Andrews, Executive Director of ... in Chester County. The report provides critical data to identify areas of progress for women and girls and ... needed across eight key areas:  Employment and Earnings; Work and Family; Educational Disparities; Poverty and ...
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 continues to unfold, Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia will be ... funder briefings . These briefings are open to all funders in the Greater Philadelphia region. These calls will ...

Pew Awards More Than $800K to Support Philadelphia-Area Domestic Violence Survivors and Older Adults

Wednesday, September 23, 2020
... today that it has awarded more than $800,000 in grants to 14 Philadelphia-area nonprofits serving two groups of ... these residents receive the critical services they need at a very challenging time.” The Pew Fund supports nonprofits ... The other awards will provide an additional year of support to 13 current Pew Fund grantees serving low-income ...

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 and culture ... is opening with $100,000 in funding thanks to the generous support of the Independence Public Media Foundation (IPMF) , ... work and grantmaking could move into virtual spaces and ways to support grantees and partner organizations as they ...

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
... its first Champions of Change Summit: Bringing All Voices to the Table on Friday, March 26, 2021, in a virtual format. Inspired by the annual Champions of Change Event recognizing an individual and company for their ... leaders can enact to drive greater inclusivity at work and unlock potential, even in industries that have been ...
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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 ... Keep Each Other Safe: Stop Asian Hate for guidance on ways that you can take a stand and stop Asian hate in your ... (05.20.21) Viewpoint: Companies must do more to support employees of Asian and Pacific Islander descent by ...

Chesco Women’s Commission & Fund for Women and Girls releases findings of survey on sexual harassment in the workplace

Wednesday, July 10, 2019
... is to present survey results in more detail and to explore ways in which all key partners can work together to address ... Chester County’s workplace. The keynote speakers for the event are Brad Johnson and David Smith, co-authors of ... opportunities. We serve Chester County women by identifying services and resources available to them by ...

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 ... leaving most feeling overwhelmed and struggling to find support. Working families urgently need access to safe child ... Government has made available $10 million in child care assistance for families who are forced to decide between work ...

The Alliance for Health Equity announces the Judy Spangler Memorial Scholarship

Judy Spangler
Monday, May 8, 2023
... Pennsylvania - The Alliance for Health Equity is honored to announce a new scholarship opportunity, the Judy Spangler Memorial Scholarship to support an African American high school female student who ... will be provided with financial and college preparatory assistance, continuing Judy’s deep commitment to better the ...

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
... Fund for Women and Girls has awarded $239,680 in grants to 30 non-profit organizations serving the needs of women and ... a high school diploma and pursue her dream of becoming an immigration lawyer.   For the second year in a row, The Fund ... to Community Warehouse Project which received $5,000 to support replacing furnishings for Hurricane Ida flood victims ...
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