Celebrating Donors and Their impact
Last night Women's Fund held an event to thank donors to the Endowment Campaign. An impressive crowd of 200 people gathered at the Indianapolis Scottish Rite Cathedral to celebrate the impact their support has made to women and girls in central Indiana.
Honoring Black Women in History
February marks Black History Month, a time dedicated to reflect on the contributions made by women, men, and children in black history.
Following the Star and Finding Women's Fund There
I’ve been reading with great interest the Indianapolis Star’s recent series: Our Children. Our City. It’s their commitment to bettering the lives of Indianapolis’ children. Their news coverage and community initiatives will shine a light on the successes and failures, challenges and opportunities facing children and those who educate struggling, underperforming or at-risk children in the city's schools.
Q&A with J.A. Lacy, Advisory Board Member
Question and answer session with Women's Fund Advisory Board Member J.A. Lacy.
Raising Awareness for Issues We Care About
For those not familiar with 2-1-1, think of it as 9-1-1 for social service needs. It is a national dialing code, accessible in many areas nationwide. 2-1-1 Connect2Help locally fields calls for individuals in central Indiana needing direct assistance in areas of health and human service, helping provide information and assistance around food, utilities, shelter, counseling, and finding safety from violent situations.
Healthy Relationships: Among Many Ways to be Healthy
Recently we posted a question to our Women's Fund Facebook fans: "What makes you feel fit and healthy?" It was awesome to see the diverse responses of many of our fans.
Reporting on Girls, Inc. From the Streets of Franklin
I participated in a video project for Women’s Fund this week and although I was skeptical about my ability to be a “woman on the street reporter”, I had fun and learned a lot about the organization I was assigned.
Q&A with Julie Manning Magid, Advisory Board Member
Question and answer session with Advisory Board Member, Julie Manning Magid.
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