Did you see her? The woman at the market? The girl at soccer practice? Your child's teacher?

Did you really SEE her? Did you see she struggles to put food on the table? Did you see her classmates taunt her relentlessly? Did you see she fears for her safety at home, but is even more afraid to leave? Did you see her lack of self-confidence, her mounting medical bills, the stereotypes holding her back? 
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and girls in Waukesha County.
Every day, right here in Waukesha County, children are bullied at school because they are different, women are abused by someone they trusted, mothers are forced to choose between buying groceries or going to the doctor, girls are assumed to be poor at math and science. Many of these women feel trapped, alone, desperate. Too often, the odds are not in their favor.

  • In November 2018, the National Survey of Children’s Health estimated that roughly 1 in 59 children in the U.S. have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
  • According to the 2018-19 Alverno College Report, “The Status of Girls in Wisconsin,” 15 percent of girls reported having been forced into some type of sexual activity.
  • Waukesha County has the third highest breast cancer incidence rate in southeastern Wisconsin (Komen, 2015).

The Women and Girls Fund is dedicated to changing these statistics through meaningful grant allocations, turning statistical odds into positive gains for women. Since 2004, because of your generosity, the Women and Girls Fund has awarded more than $1,000,000 in grants to Waukesha County agencies with innovative programs that are making a difference. Together we are creating positive change.
Can you help us? This year, the Women and Girls Fund celebrated its 15th anniversary of expanding the possibilities for Waukesha County women and girls. Our goal is to mark this occasion by reaching $150,000 in total contributions during our annual appeal. Today more than ever, your generous donation can help us improve the odds, one grant at a time.

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Executive Director
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 more than $1,000,000 to nearly 60 non-profit organizations that promote the health, well-being, education and empowerment of women and girls of all ages.