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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There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when a community gathers together. There is power in a potluck. When: Tuesday, Sept 18, from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Where: Fond du Lac Public Libary FREE + OPEN TO PUBLIC Join us for this soul-raising follow-up to our 14th annual Power of the Purse luncheon. We’ll be joined […]
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We’ll be at the Downtown Fond du Lac Farmers Market this summer – mark your calendars and meet us at the market one Saturday each month. We’ll have different themes/topics each month, so if you’re strolling through the Farmer’s Market on any of the following Saturdays this summer, make sure you stop by for casual, mini-education sessions […]
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Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund has selected Girls on the Run Fond du Lac as a signature program for the next five years. This program not only aligns with the collaborative Fond du Lac Says No More: Preventing Violence against Women & Children initiative strategy, but the program curriculum, working with girls in grades […]
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From Left to Right: Linda Selk-Yerges, Alyson Zierdt, Audra Hoffmann, Ann Freund, Dr. Alan Patterson On Thursday, April 26, the Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund was awarded the Commitment to Kids Award. The Celebrate Great Futures annual awards night was presented by the Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac to recognize the Boys […]
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Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund named Sandi Braun Roehrig as 2018 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 SANDI Roehrig, Executive Director of Fond du Lac Area […]
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Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund announces its 14th annual “Power of the Purse” luncheon, its largest fundraiser, on Wednesday, April 18 th , at Holiday Inn Conference Center. Registration, networking, and prize baskets raffle start at 10:30 a.m., with the luncheon and program from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund invests in Fond du […]
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On February 20, 2018, The Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund was awarded the Eden-Schneider award from Envision Greater Fond du Lac. This award recognizes an organization’s collaborative spirit to have a positive impact on employees, their industry or the community. The Eden-Schneider award was founded in recognition of former board chairs Tom Schneider and […]
Read moreErin Gerred, Director of Administration, Fond du Lac County, was elected by Fond du Lac Area Women’s Fund Board of Directors as its 2018 President. The board also elected Deborah Hoffmann, President-elect; Janelle Anderson, Secretary; and Ann Freund, Treasurer. Bethany Rusch is Immediate Past President. Audra Hoffmann, Meggin McNamara, Kelly Norton, Linda Selk-Yerges, Sarah […]
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Pillar & Vine received $7,450 for a new program for children in foster care and the community, “Camp S.K.I.L.L.S. (Supporting Kids in Learning Leadership-based Skills)”. The week-long camp is designed to help children develop social skills and learn how to maintain and manage emotions as they enter adulthood. Read more › St. Vincent de Paul […]
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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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