In May 2019, Dia took a leap that would quietly—but profoundly—reshape her life. At just 19 years old, she was married with a young family. Like many women in her situation, she carried the weight of expectations—of motherhood, of marriage, and of tradition. And dreaming […]
On Thursday, May 22, 2025, the Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region awarded $71,520 in grants to 11 nonprofit partners at its annual Spotlight event at The Fox Club inside the Timber Rattlers Stadium. Nearly 100 attendees gathered to celebrate the Women’s Fund’s impactful […]
In a powerful demonstration of community-driven change, The Monthlies Project has officially distributed 1 million period products across Northeast Wisconsin — a milestone made possible by the collective commitment of volunteers, schools, collaborative partners, and supporters working together to address period poverty. The Monthlies Project […]
What happens when you hand a group of smart, motivated high school girls $10,000 and ask them to make a difference? You get Girl-Powered Giving—where leadership, empathy, and action meet. This spring, 15 young changemakers from Appleton North, Appleton East, Appleton eSchool, Neenah High School, […]
When Rhonda Chandler moved to the Fox Valley 5 years ago, there were very few people who looked like her or her daughters or support for her daughters. She decided to change that. Never knowing if her efforts would go beyond her basement, she founded […]
On Wednesday, December 4 Fox Valley Technical College was alive with excitement and hope as 15 remarkable women graduated from the Starting Point Program, a cornerstone of the Women’s Fund’s work. This milestone marked not just the culmination of their journey through the program but […]
As 2024 comes to a close, now is the perfect time to make a meaningful impact on the lives of women and girls through the Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region. Here are some impactful ways to give this year-end, along with important dates […]
It’s Estate Planning Week—an ideal time to review your estate plan or take that important step to create one. The Women’s Fund’s WillPower Giving Program offers a meaningful way to ensure your legacy reflects the values and causes you care most about, especially the advancement […]
In the Spring of 2024, six high school-aged girls came together for the Girl-Powered Giving Program to grant $10,000 to local nonprofit organizations. The girls wanted to focus their funding on the basic needs of low-income middle school girls, and one of the organizations they […]
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 […]