Power of Girls is Inspiring and Transformational
The tenth Power of Girls program event inspired all involved through hands-on opportunities to learn about healthy relationships, help address domestic violence through philanthropy, and more. Read 5-year staff member Deanna Gamoian's take on her first experience with the event.
What Rain Can't Damper
60 OPTIONS Alumnae gathered to reconnect and learn about current happenings in the community, including the work of Project Home Indy.
Media and Me (and my daughter)
Knowing that the typical American girl uses media of some kind for over 5 hours a day, this mom decided to volunteer with Girls Inc. for its Media & Me program. Together they learned what's real and not real in the media.
Honoring Female Veterans
On Veterans Day, we honor the service of men and women to our country. There are some special things to know about female veterans.
Your Giving, Your Legacy
Inside Indiana Business Perspectives Article: Providing tips on how to think about your philanthropy and creating a giving plan to have give meaningfully and with purpose.
Money Sense for Children
By: Elaine E. Bedel, CFP Teach your children these three important lessons of money management: SAVE for your future; SPEND appropriately; and SHARE for the greater good of others and your community.
A Conversation Seven Years Ago Becomes a Beautiful Home for Pregnant Teens
Project Home Indy is opening a home for pregnant and parenting homeless teens, to meet a demand that is greater than what is available in central Indiana.
2010 WOMAN OF INFLUENCE: Jennifer Pope Baker
By: Sam Stall, Indianapolis Business Journal. Jennifer Pope Baker receives the Indianapolis Business Journal's 2010 Women of Influence award. As director of Women’s Fund of Central Indiana (a special interest fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation), Baker has awarded grants to dozens of innovative central Indiana programs supporting women and girls.
Jennifer Pope Baker '89 and Myrta Pulliam Named 'Women of Influence'
DePauw University News. Jennifer Pope Baker, Women's Fund Director, and Myrta Pulliam, Women's Fund Advisory Board Member, receive the Indianapolis Business Journal's 2010 Women of Influence Award.
Vote: Our Right and Responsibility
Today is Election Day, a day when many Americans exercise their right to vote. It's hard to imagine that a mere 91 years ago women could not vote. In 1920, the 19th Amendment passed and this changed, paving the way for other big changes to the status of women.
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