On November 25, the Women's Fund Young Women's Initiative celebrated the the achievements of 13 women. Nine young mothers graduated from Starting Point 2.0 and another 4 women graduated from EmpowHER and we couldn't be prouder!
The Women’s Fund, in partnership with Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) and B.A.B.E.S. Child Abuse Prevention Program, launched Starting Point 2.0 in the fall of 2017. This empowerment program uses a two-generation approach to help young single mothers and their families improve their long-term financial security through post-secondary education. The initiative expanded in the fall of 2018 with the addition of EmpowHER, a similar program for young women who do not have children.
To date, 51
young women have graduated from the program and over half of them are now pursuing a post-secondary education degree or program. Additionally, 36 children have received quality early childhood education and another 30
school-aged children have seen their mom succeed and pursue her dreams. This program is planting the seeds for a brighter future for all!
If you are interested in supporting this important initiative to raise young women out of poverty, contact
Julie Keller
at 920.702-7617 or
donate
now.
