Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region Receives Generous Grant from Green Bay Packers Foundation for Starting Point Program and The Monthlies Project
The Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region is pleased to announce the reception of a significant grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation in support of its Starting Point program and The Monthlies Project. This grant marks another milestone in advancing the organization’s mission to promote the advancement of women and girls in the Fox Valley Region.
Pictured from L-R: Bill Schroeder – former Green Bay Packers player, Terri St. Lawrence – Development Manager at the Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region, and Mark Murphy, CEO of the Green Bay Packers
The generous support from the Green Bay Packers Foundation will provide vital resources to the Starting Point program, a collaborative program in partnership with Fox Valley Technical College and B.A.B.E.S. Child Abuse Prevention Program to help women improve their long-term financial security through post-secondary education. This program uses a two-generation approach which provides opportunities for vulnerable children and parents together. This is one of the only programs in the Fox Valley specifically working to reduce poverty of female-headed households. This two-generation approach focuses on the needs of both the mom and the child to have the best chance of disrupting generational poverty.
With this grant, the Women’s Fund aims to expand the reach and impact of Starting Point, enabling more women to overcome barriers and achieve sustainable livelihoods for their families.
Additionally, a grant was awarded to The Monthlies Project, a community initiative dedicated to providing menstrual hygiene products to school-aged students in Northeastern Wisconsin and bringing awareness to the issue of period poverty and the educational inequity it creates. As a founding member of The Monthlies Project, the Women’s Fund is proud to accept this grant on behalf of the initiative.
With the support of the Green Bay Packers Foundation, The Monthlies Project will be able to amplify its efforts in combating period poverty and promoting menstrual equity throughout Northeast Wisconsin.
“We are incredibly grateful to the Green Bay Packers Foundation for their generous support of the Starting Point program and The Monthlies Project,” said Julie Keller, Executive Director of the Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region. “Both of these grants will have a profound impact in making a meaningful difference in the lives of women and girls in our community and region. Together, we are working towards a future where every woman and girl has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.”
The Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region extends its sincere appreciation to the Green Bay Packers Foundation for their commitment to advancing gender equity and supporting initiatives that empower women and girls. This partnership exemplifies the collective effort needed to create positive change and build a more inclusive society.
For more information about the Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region and its programs, visit www.womensfundfv.org.
For more information about The Monthlies Project, visit www.monthliesproject.com
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About the Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region: The Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls in the Fox Valley Region of Wisconsin. Through strategic grantmaking, advocacy, and community engagement, the Women’s Fund works to advance gender equity and create opportunities for women and girls to thrive.
About The Monthlies Project: The Monthlies Project is a community initiative providing menstrual health products to school-aged students and bringing awareness to the issue of period poverty and the educational inequity it creates. The Monthlies Fund within the Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region, is a resource to schools and community programs in Northeast Wisconsin to access menstrual health products.
About the Green Bay Packers Foundation: The Green Bay Packers Foundation is a charitable organization founded by the Green Bay Packers football team. The Foundation supports a wide range of nonprofit organizations and initiatives throughout Wisconsin, with a focus on education, health and wellness, and community improvement.