Bystander Intervention ProjectKicks Off Community-wide June 21In Quest to End Local Violence Stories Connect Us One thing I’ve learned over the course of my nearly five decades on this earth is that stories link people. The power of a personal story, especially that told by the one who lived it, can inspire to action like […]
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It is hard to believe that it has almost been one year since the Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund announced the initiative of preventing violence against women and girls at the April 2017 Power of the Purse. Since that time, the Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund has launched Fond du Lac Says No More […]
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564. That is the number of local women and girls impacted by programs the Women’s Fund supported through our 2016 annual grant fund. But to us, they are real people – and the grants you can help fund provide these women & girls with things many of us take for granted every day – things like obtaining a college education, […]
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At the 2017 Light Up the Night, a public event put on by Agnesian Domestic Violence Services, the Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund was honored to receive the “Those Who Care” award for our passion, dedication and energy in bringing awareness to domestic violence in our Fond du Lac community. The announcement of a three-year […]
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We appreciate you taking time out of your morning to learn about the Women’s Fund and the Grants process. Reminder all grant applications are due October 1st. For questions, please call 920-322-8778.
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Women’s Funds Release Status of Women in Northeast Wisconsin Report The Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund, the Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region, the Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay and the Women’s Fund of the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation have collaborated to release an updated Status of Women in Northeast Wisconsin Report this […]
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In collaboration with our community partners, the Women’s Fund held a community education event, Understanding the Impact of Violence Against Women & Children in Fond du Lac, on June 21st. The purpose of the event was to educate the Fond du Lac community on concerning issues facing women and children in the community, specifically domestic violence, […]
Read more Join us and take a stand for NO MORE violence. After numerous interviews and community conversations in 2016, it was clear we needed to invest significant energy and resources into the issues of domestic violence and sexual assault. With this 3-year commitment to Preventing Violence Against Women & Children, the Women’s Fund feels it is the right time to step up […]
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Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund named Marian Sheridan as 2017 recipient of its Women of Achievement award. This award honors local women who, through visionary thinking, entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, or philanthropy, made a significant difference in the quality of life in this community. About Marian As Administrator of School Health, Safety, Attendance and Transportation for the Fond […]
Read moreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lori Namur, fdlawomensfund@gmail.com, 920-322- 8778 Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund, promoting positive change for Fond du Lac area women & girls has awarded its 2016 grants. Marian University received $7,000 to support a new financial literacy component of its Working Families Program, which serves low-income, working single parents pursuing higher education. Solutions Center’s […]
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We know that a strong community is one where women are empowered and girls are inspired to reach their full potential. The Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund, Inc. is honored to partner with a diverse group of individuals, businesses, and organizations to promote change in the lives of women and girls. We accomplish this through grants, community education, […]
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