Women’s Fund
The Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region started an initiative in 2012 to give us a way to learn directly from high school girls about issues that are impacting them and allow them the opportunity to help other girls in the Fox Valley through a $10,000 grant. Girl-Powered Giving, formerly known as the Girls’ […]
Hello! My name is Stacie Hazlett-Rothe (she/her), and I’m thrilled to join the Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region team as the Communication and Outreach Specialist. In my role, I’ll be responsible for our external communication efforts, developing marketing materials, event planning and supporting my fellow team members in their roles. My passion for […]
March 8 marks International Women’s Day. There is some discord as to the first celebration of a “Women’s Day,” but 1975 was recognized as International Women’s Year, which then moved to International Women’s Day celebrated on March 8. From celebrating in over 100 countries to an official holiday in more than 25, International Women’s Day […]
108 women. $1,000 each. Bold, brave women who over 27 years ago said things can be better for women and girls. And they made it happen. Historically, women have not been at the table or had the decision-making power to raise awareness and direct resources to issues and causes directly impacting them. Creating a women’s […]
Lynn McLaughlin, founder of DandAlliance, LLC, has been through multiple grant interviews, but she says one with Girl-Powered Giving program participants was the one of the most in-depth. “The girls were all engaged and asking questions,” McLaughlin says. “It was wonderful to see what we were doing resonated with them.” Offered through the Women’s Fund […]
Did you know that a lack of access to menstrual health products can cause students with periods to miss or be late to class, or feel anxious about period care? Menstrual products are expensive in the U.S., which makes it difficult for people, especially teens, to afford period products. Instead, they may rely on what […]
Hi! I’m Terri St. Lawrence and am so excited to be part of the Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region as the Development Manager. I come to you with positive energy and a desire to be part of a team that puts its community first. My role allows me to engage with individuals who […]
Today marks what would have been Trina Reynolds’ 60th birthday. Although she is no longer here to celebrate this milestone with her family and friends, her legacy continues to live on in the hundreds of local women who have received help because of her vision. After Trina received a devastating breast cancer diagnosis in 2008, […]
The Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region Team: Jen Peeters, Julie Keller, and Amanda Louden. March is a time for celebration! It’s a time when we honor and recognize the many achievements of women during Women’s History Month. And today, on International Women’s Day (March 8), we collectively celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and […]
The STAR Initiative with the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley was created after a CHAT plunge focusing on the African American/Black experience in the Fox Cities. Through dedication to community partnership and advocacy, STAR has worked with the Appleton Area School District to provide academic, social, and cultural support for Black middle […]
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