Generous challenge grant serves as an inspiration. Help us reach our goal!

You can never underestimate the power of giving.  We have made great strides toward reaching our goal of $1,000,000 in total grants awarded to Waukesha County agencies since the inception of the Women and Girls Fund in 2004. Now, to help make this goal a reality, Karie and Tom Stupek have ignited our fundraising efforts by offering a $50,000 challenge grant.

“We have always focused our charitable giving on programs that support women’s and children’s issues. When we became involved with the Women & Girls Fund (WGF), we found an organization that not only meets our support criteria, but also acts as our partner. Through this challenge grant, we hope to encourage and inspire others, so they too can be enriched through giving. Won’t you join us in supporting the WGF and its commitment to improving the lives of women and girls throughout Waukesha County.”  Karie and Tom Stupek From now until the end of January, every dollar donated to the Women and Girls Fund will be matched one for one up to a total of $50,000 .  If you have not yet made a tax-deductible donation, please consider the WGF in your charitable giving plans. Together, we can change lives, one grant at a time.

Please accept this generous challenge and reach our goal.  Please donate today.

View our video to see how we are making a difference one grant at a time.

The Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County, established in 2004, seeks to aid and enrich the lives of women and girls so they become thriving residents of their communities. Since 2005, the Women and Girls Fund has awarded nearly $900,000 to nonprofit organizations that promote the welfare, independence and self-sufficiency of women and girls of all ages. Visit our website

Now accepting nominations for the 35th Anniversary 2019 Women of Distinction Awards For 35 years, the Waukesha community has been honoring outstanding women - those who excel professionally, academically and in the public arena. Since 2005, the Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County has had the distinct pleasure of continuing this tradition by sponsoring the Women of Distinction Luncheon. As a friend and supporter of the Women and Girls Fund, we ask you to consider nominating an exceptional woman, or young woman, for these honors. A $1,000 grant will be awarded in the name of each honoree to a nonprofit organization of their choice that supports programs and projects that benefit women and girls in Waukesha County. Nominees must be able to attend an event reception on Thursday, May 9, 2019 and accept her award at the luncheon on Friday, May 10, 2019. Questions may be directed to Barb Tewes-Berndt, co-chair of the judging committee at 414.879.2285 or send an email to contact@wgfwaukeshacounty.org.

Click here to view complete nomination criteria and forms for submission. Nominations are due - January 31, 2019

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