JANUARY E-NEWS
You Did It!
You gave generously to help fill in the pieces of our puzzle and your generosity is reflected in the faces of the women and girls you see above.
 
Your contributions will inspire high school girls through the Girls’ Grantmaking Project, elevate young women and their children through the Young Women’s Initiative, and empower non-profits focused on elevating women and girls to continue their meaningful work through grantmaking.

Your year-end gifts totaling $38,330 are helping turn a puzzlement into a promise – of hope, security and a better future. Thank you!
It's not too late! You can still help elevate women and girls when you donate now or send a check to:
Women's Fund for the Fox Valley Region
4455 W Lawrence Street
Appleton, WI 54914
Women's Fund Establishes Need is Now Fund
In an effort to meet the urgent or immediate needs that have been intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Women's Fund has established the Need is Now Fund.

Nonprofits serving women and girls are encouraged to apply for funding. Requests for specific needs where a small dollar amount will have great impact – or can be leveraged with other funders for greater impact – will be ideal candidates. 

Requests will be limited to no more than $500 per request and two requests per calendar year.

The Need is Now Fund was created in partnership with a donor advised fund within the Women’s Fund. If you are interested in supporting this fund, donate here and designate the Need is Now Fund.

Scholarship Opportunities
Ashley Marie Abraham Scholarship - $2,000 
Established in loving memory of Ashley Marie who attended Oshkosh West High School. Female students graduating from Oshkosh North or Oshkosh West high schools majoring in nursing or pre-medicine are eligible to apply. 

Helen Spasoff Kratzer Scholarship - $2,500 
Established by Helen and Carl Kratzer to support female students pursuing a degree in education at a UW-System school. Mrs. Kratzer is an Appleton resident and former teacher who wishes to help other young women become quality teachers. Female students from Appleton East, Appleton North, Appleton West, Fox Valley Lutheran, Hortonville, Kimberly, Little Chute or Xavier high schools are eligible to apply. 

The Women's Fund is honored to have helped the Abraham and Kratzer families put their philanthropic dreams into action.
Young Women's Initiative
Continuing to See Success
EmpowHER Graduate Earns Associate Degree

Please join us in congratulating Nadia Summers for being the first EmpowHER graduate to receive an associate degree! And she is just getting started. Read more about Nadia's story here.

Do you know a young woman between the ages of 18 - 35 who could benefit from a free empowerment program designed to help with career and financial planning, confidence, employment skills and much more?

Anyone interested in learning more can click here to get started on a brighter future.

Mentorship Program Launching Soon
Pilot Program Kicks Off in February

The Women’s Fund is excited to announce a new program to help young women realize their full potential. ConnectHER is a 16-week mentorship program designed to provide guidance, support and encouragement to young women as they strive to achieve their personal and professional goals. The pilot program kicks off in February with six mentoring pairs.

Contact Amanda Louden with any questions.