Fund for Women Newsletter, August 2022 Edition
We're Excited for the Year Ahead…
Pam Cornforth, FFW Chair
I am thrilled to begin my service as the Chair of Fund for Women and look forward to a great year! Our plans include bringing back in-person events where Founders and friends can
gather for fellowship while working to impact the lives of women and children in Delaware. I am proud to work closely with the very dedicated FFW Board members.

Our goals this year include adding more Founders, increasing the funds available for grants, ensuring equity in our grant-making efforts, and beginning to plan for the FFW’s 30th Anniversary!

Our October First Founders Breakfast is a highlight of the year. We are calling for nominations for the First Founders Award, which is presented annually to a Founder who has a record of exceptional generosity, demonstrates civic and or charitable responsibility, and whose leadership has encouraged others in philanthropic endeavors throughout the Delaware community.
This award honors and memorializes the FFW vision, “All women and girls in
Delaware are empowered to achieve their potential.”

Please nominate a Founder you feel meets the criteria for the First Founders Award and deserves to be spotlighted for their accomplishments and contributions. To nominate a FFW Founder please click here for the nomination form. Please complete the nomination form and send via e-mail to info@defundforwomen.com by Aug. 21.
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Pamela Sharpe
At Large
Jennie Lowe
Young Founders Chair
Christina Summa
Secretary
Special thanks go to Louie Phillips (left) for her Leadership as FFW Chair for the last two years. We are not saying goodbye to Louie as she will now serve as ex-officio on the Fund for Women Board and continue to share all of her wisdom and guidance from her term. Also, thank you to Lynn Kokjohn (right) who is rolling off the Board after serving the FFW in many different leadership roles over the years.
We welcome to Molly Giordano who is a returning FFW Board Member who is now serving as Vice Chair.
Summer Spritzer Social in New Castle County
Wednesday, August 24
Join us on Wednesday, August 24 from 5:30 - 7:30 at Goldey Beacom College Event Center for Dinner, Networking, Wine, Wine Spritzers, Raffles, and Fun! This event is co-hosted by Fund for Women New Castle County Development Committee and New Castle County Board of Realtors Young Professional Network. Event is $30 pp - Bring a friend or two and join the fun!
10th Annual Fashion Show - Sussex County
Sunday, October 2
Join us on Sunday, October 2 for an afternoon of Fashion, Fun & Philanthropy at the popular Fashion Show. The event will be held at Rehoboth Beach Country Club fro 2 – 5 PM. Tickets are $45 thru September 26.
More information regarding Fashion Show Event sponsorship can be found on the Fund for Women Advancement Web Page.
Save the Date for the First Founders Breakfast
Wednesday, October 12
Save the Date for the First Founders Breakfast which will be held October 12 at Riverfront Events, Wilmington, Delaware. Registration will open in August. We will be selling Tables of 8 or Individual Tickets.
More information regarding Breakfast Event Sponsorship can be found on the Fund for Women Advancement Web Page.
We are Thankful for our Founders...
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