Women’s Fund
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Letter from the President, Diane May 2025 Issue
As mental health challenges continue to disproportionately impact women and girls in Central Indiana, especially post-pandemic, the Women’s Fund calls for urgent, collective action to ensure mental health care is accessible, equitable, and recognized as a fundamental right—not a privilege.
No Two Alike: Stories of Mothers and Motherhood
Mother’s Day reflects the diverse and powerful ways we experience motherhood—from justice-impacted moms and stepmothers to daughters and even devoted dog moms—each story a testament to love, resilience, and the many forms family can take.
Women’s Fund of Central Indiana Announces Inaugural Women in Health Collaborative Grants Totaling $260,000
Women’s Fund of Central Indiana has appointed seasoned nonprofit leader Caroline Dutkanych, CFRE, as Vice President of Philanthropy, recognizing her impactful fundraising expertise and long-standing dedication to community advancement.
“Last Night… the Story of Us … Today” Poem
Dr. Janice Marie Collins wrote the Poem titled “Last Night…the Story of Us…Today” Poem to share with those attending the screening of “What’s Left Behind?”, a documentary and panel presented by Women’s Fund of Central Indiana and the Indianapolis Foundation.
New Reporting Beat to Elevate Voices of Indiana Women and Girls
On May 31, we gathered with community partners to launch a vital new reporting beat dedicated to covering the health and wellbeing of Indiana’s women and girls—an urgent step toward raising awareness, closing equity gaps, and inspiring meaningful change.
Women’s Fund of Central Indiana Names Caroline Dutkanych, CFRE, Vice President of Philanthropy
Women’s Fund of Central Indiana has appointed seasoned nonprofit leader Caroline Dutkanych, CFRE, as Vice President of Philanthropy, recognizing her impactful fundraising expertise and long-standing dedication to community advancement.
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