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Letter from the President, Diane August 2025 Issue
In a letter from Women’s Fund President Tamara Winfrey-Harris, she underscores how women, especially women of color, in Central Indiana face a growing and under-supported caregiving burden, exacerbated by childcare shortages and Medicaid cuts, and urges action to ensure they have the resources, policies, and community support needed to care for others without sacrificing their own well-being.
Indianapolis Recorder: 524 babies died in Indiana in 2023, new program targets root causes
Featured in the Indianapolis Recorder, Tamara Harris-Winfrey shares how Women’s Fund is supporting Cradle Indy’s initiatives.
Channie Jones: Leading with Care, Purpose, and Community
Channie Jones reflects on the deep alignment between her personal values and her role at the Women’s Fund of Central Indiana, sharing how leading with intention, care, and community can drive meaningful change for women and girls across the region.
Meet Caroline Dutkanych, Vice President of Philanthropy
Caroline Dutkanych, CFRE, is a seasoned fundraising professional with over two decades of experience and a deep commitment to community, currently serving as Vice President of Philanthropy at Women’s Fund of Central Indiana—learn more about her journey and insights in our recent Q&A blog.
State of Women in Central Indiana: Trends and Takeaways Video
A video summary of the 2025 State of Women in Central Indiana report, presented by Women’s Fund and President Tamara Winfrey-Harris, highlights persistent disparities and progress in areas like mental health, caregiving, pay equity, and healthcare, while exploring data, lived experiences, and systemic barriers facing women.
Home Macro-Economics: Caregiving, Wages & 62 Years of the Equal Pay Act
Explore how unpaid caregiving continues to impact women’s wages in Indiana—and why closing the gap could boost our economy.
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