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A Biweekly Update on WIL and its Partners

December 5, 2022

WIL Film Club Event

Tuesday, December 6

7:00 - 8:00 pm

This is a virtual program through Zoom

Please join the WIL Film Club for Rita Moreno's documentary, "Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It." The documentary explores Moreno's humble upbringing as well as her experiences with racism. The film covers her 70+ year award-winning career.

Zoom link will be emailed prior to the program

Click here to register

Eyes Gallery Pop-up Sale

Join us at Eyes Gallery Pop-up Sale

and Fundraiser

Zagar Mosaic Warehouse

1006 Watkins Street, Philadelphia

Saturday, Dec 10th

2:00 - 5:00 pm

Eyes Gallery is in the process of re-building their business after the devastating Jim's Steaks fire and damage to their store. Julia Zagar, the owner of Eyes Gallery, has been selling Latin American folk art, jewelry and handmade gifts for 50 years. For this event, prices will be reduced 25%-75% below retail for the holiday season which includes a 10% donation to WIL's philanthropy.

Come to the pop-up event, show your support for WIL and shop with friends in a mosaic wonderland. Light refreshments will be served.

Street parking is limited, public transportation or Uber/Lyft recommended.

An optional $5.00 donation is suggested to attend this program.

Thank you for your generosity.

Coming in January - WIL Member Party

WIL Member Party

Monday, January 9, 2023 | 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Casa Mexico, 1134 South 9th St, Philadelphia

(between Washington Ave & Ellsworth St)

Ring in the New Year with WIL! Relax with tangy margaritas, savor flavorful Mexican appetizers and enjoy the company of your fellow WIL members.

As an added treat we'll meet chef/owner Christina Martinez, the 2022 James Beard Award winner for the Best Chef in the Mid-Atlantic region, and hear about her work with the community's immigrant population.

Reservations are required by Thursday, January 5. Please bring one of your favorite wines for a Member Wine Auction. Proceeds from the auction will benefit WIL.

Please note, Pre-paid Parking ($10) is available at 920 Washington Avenue (South Side between 9th and 10th on Washington).

Come prepared to eat, drink and fiesta!

Click here to register

Empowerment Grants Application Deadline

Training Session - Hispaniola Health Partners - WIL Empowerment Grant Recipient

The application deadline for the 2022 Empowerment Seed Grant Cycle is fast approaching. The deadline for grassroots organizations to submit an application is December 15, 2022. If you know of any organizations with projects following the criteria below, the Grants Committee invites you to apply. You can find more information and the grant application by clicking here for the WIL website.

2023 Grant Eligibility Requirements

The project's objective must be to reduce poverty and the marginalization of women, girls and their families by providing education, health, training or social/political empowerment solutions that are secure and sustainable (the details of which to be included below).
The applying organization must have been in existence for at least three years.
Grant applicants must attach a current certificate or license confirming the organization’s status as a Non-Governmental Organization or Non-Profit Organization.
Preference is given to organizations with operating budgets of $300,000 or less.
Prior grant awardees who submitted final reports may apply until they receive a total of three grants; this total does not include a Special Grant that may have been previously awarded to the organization.

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