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SO CLOSE to our goal. Can you help?

It always seems impossible until it’s done. - Nelson Mandela We set an aggressive goal of $125,000 for our 2018 annual appeal. Some said, “it’s unrealistic.” Some said, “it’s too lofty.” Some said, “it’s impossible.” We said, “we must try.” We must try because there are women right here in our community who don’t have a place to call home. We must try because there are children in Waukesha County who don’t have enough to eat. We must try because there are seniors (possibly your neighbor) who feel isolated. We must try because, every day, there are women in your city or town who fall victim to sexual abuse and assault. THEY are the reason we are trying to raise $125,000. And we are SO CLOSE. We need just $8,000 more. Can you help? Thanks to a generous challenge grant from Karie and Tom Stupek, every dollar you donate will be matched up to a total of $50,000. Your generous donation will help us to continue to provide grants to Waukesha County agencies with innovative programs that are making a difference in the lives of these women and girls. Together we are creating positive change, one grant at a time. Please help us make the “impossible,” possible.

E ach year, we honor extraordinary women through the Women of Distinction Luncheon. Nominations for 35th Women of Distinction Awards Deadline January 31, 2019

Continuing our tradition in 2019 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. "It is important to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of women in our community," said Kim Preston, chairwoman of the Women and Girls Fund. "It is inspiring to see so many extraordinary women dedicated to making a difference in Waukesha County." 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 evening reception on  Thursday, May 9, 2019  and accept her award at the luncheon on  Friday, May 10, 2019. Prior nominees may be re-nominated; all materials must be resubmitted.  Questions may be directed to Barb Tewes-Berndt, co-chair of the judging committee at 414.870.2285 or send an email to  contact@wgfwaukeshacounty.org   Click here to view complete nomination criteria and forms for submission. Nominations Due - January 31, 2019

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.

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