The Future Will Be Different.

$20,000 to support a bold new approach to economic stability for women that provides an unrestricted stipend to women in the Skill Enhancement program for addressing challenges that could otherwise disrupt their progress towards their goals.

$2,500 to support the Inspire WI Network which connects high school girls in Outagamie and Calumet Counties with career opportunities, mentorship, and essential skill-building resources.

$5,000 supporting self-advocacy and abuse prevention for young women with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as educating professionals on the unique needs of individuals with disabilities and how they can be better served.

$8,870 to continue the initiative launched last year to bring nature-based healing to Catalpa’s outpatient mental health program through New Visions Partnership with Catalpa Health.

$5,000 to support the Girls on the Run program that combines social and emotional learning with physical activity for 3rd through 8th graders.

$5,000 to support programming for girls of color, focused on identity, growth, and achievement with a range of activities that nurture girls’ growth and celebrate their identities.

$10,000 to empower Hmong girls through cultural identity, leadership, and life skills by addressing assimilation pressures, inequities, and patriarchal norms in a supportive, confidence-building space.

$5,000 for women’s peer support groups and mental health education and self-care gatherings in both English and Spanish.
This grant is being funded by the Women’s Fund & a donor advised fund within the Women’s Fund.

$5,000 to support volunteer-led networks that empower single mothers in crisis to keep their children safe and families together.

$2,500 to provide traditional healing and culturally rooted advocacy for Native American survivors of abuse.

$4,850 to support the expansion of our educational and training programs that focus on restoring matriarchal roles and governance.

$7,500 to provide targeted assistance for girls in the Menasha school district in STEM subjects to empower young women with the skills and knowledge needed for higher-paying opportunities, fostering self-sufficiency.

$15,655 to create a program partnership to bring the outdoors through the Girl Scouts Adventures on the Go program to Catalpa Health’s intensive outpatient treatment program.g

$15,000 to support women by providing temporary housing for their children, coaching, family relationships, and resources to families in crisis to break the cycle of poverty, neglect and abuse.

$10,000 to support Indigenous survivors of violence in Shawno County with programs & services.

$10,000 to provide a holistic approach combining personal financial training along with business and entrepreneurship technical assistance to support women’s long-term success as entrepreneurs and small business owners.

$7,500 to address challenges female refugees face by giving access to information and resources, bringing women together to share in community and gain education about the new culture that they are entering in a culturally appropriate way.

$5,000 to provide specialized and personalized approach to addressing mental health challenges within the community by collaborating with a network of referral sources, assess the specific mental health needs of each referral and formulate a customized care plan that aligns with their unique requirements.

$5,000 to provide a safe home with support services to help women in recovery from substance use disorders move from instability and uncertainty to independence and self-sufficiency so each can reach her full potential and enjoy a brighter future.

$2,500 to provide opportunities for middle and high school girls to learn about and from different STEM careers and mentors through interactive and engaging activities. This program works to address the underrepresentation of women in STEM-related careers.

$10,000 to provide financial assistance to support women in Outagamie and Waupaca Counties are continuing their education. This program supports women in becoming more economically and emotionally self-sufficient by providing financial assistance for training-related costs, paired with holistic case management to prevent, manage, and overcome barriers in a variety of areas.

$7,500 to support female FVTC students to successfully complete their education by completing a college readiness class, addressing transportation barriers and providing support for child care while in school.

$2,500 to support the expansion of programs for Black and Biracial girls to build self-esteem, cultivate a supportive community and support within peer monthly meetings.

$7,500 to provide case management for women in the TBRA program by helping to navigate safe, affordable housing opportunities combined with support that empowers economic advancement and self-sufficiency.

$5,000 to provide basic needs assistance to survivors that are not able or do not qualify for services from other agencies. This assistance will alleviate the financial burdens and stress that stem from trauma and empower survivors to build bright and healthy futures.

$5,000 to support women by providing temporary housing for their children, coaching, family friendships, and resources to families in crisis to break the cycle of poverty, neglect, and abuse.

$10,000 to provide an educational program to empower women with disabilities to build and navigate personal, professional, and romantic relationships safely and appropriately. Through this program, women with disabilities have the social skills necessary to pursue their career goals. 

$5,000 to provide a holistic approach combining personal financial training along with business and entrepreneurship technical assistance to support women’s long-term success as entrepreneurs and small business owners.