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The Fund goes back to The Hill in support of The Family Care Act
See a behind the scenes look at what it looks like when we go to The Hill. For more info and pics, click HERE .
Jun 3, 20251 min read
Suburban Life magazine features our Executive Director.
Cheryl Brubaker, our Executive Director, draws on decades of nonprofit leadership and her Mennonite roots to champion equity, community,...
Jun 3, 20251 min read
What You Need To Know About the SAVE Act
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which has passed the House and is now in the Senate, would require all voters to...
May 10, 20251 min read
The Fund attends the rally for paid family leave in Harrisburg.
In the East Wing Rotunda of the Pennsylvania State Capitol, Cheryl and Blake (our Executive Director and our Director of Advocacy and...
Mar 26, 20251 min read
Celebrating International Women's Day with Advocacy in Action
High school girls+ from across Chester County gathered to present their thoughts on issues that affect women+ to state legislators. These...
Mar 8, 20251 min read
The Fund for Women and Girls is proud to announce the recipients of our 2025 Girls Advisory Board grants.
Our Girls+ Advisory Board (GAB) offers high school students hands-on experience in philanthropy and strategic grantmaking. Over 20...
Feb 4, 20251 min read
The Fund Supports a Paid Family Leave Program
The Fund for Women and Girls board proudly announces we stand in support of a Pennsylvania Paid Family Leave Program. In our role as a...
Jan 6, 20251 min read
Official Statement Against Discrimination and Hate
Basic human rights are being threatened, and we will not sit idly by while this occurs. The actions of the Federal administration over...
Jan 3, 20251 min read
New Executive Director, Cheryl Brubaker
The Board is thrilled to announce the appointment of Cheryl Brubaker as The Fund’s new Executive Director, effective July 15, 2024. Prior...
Jun 26, 20241 min read
Supreme Court Decides on Gun Control Law
The Supreme Court’s ruling today upheld a federal law that banned individuals with restraining orders as a result of domestic violence...
Jun 21, 20241 min read
Supreme Court Rules to Preserve Access for Mifepristone
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled to preserve access for Mifepristone, a medication that is safe and legal, and has been approved for...
Jun 13, 20241 min read
The Fund Announces 2024 Kitchen Table Award Winner
On this International Women’s Day, a day of global celebration of women’s achievements and advocating for gender equality, The Fund for...
May 3, 20241 min read
Announcing our 2024 Core Grantee Partners
The Fund for Women and Girls is thrilled to announce $200,000 in Core Grants awards to local non-profits serving women and girls in our...
Mar 18, 20241 min read
Announcement of Leadership Transition
Kim Andrews, Executive Director of The Fund for Women and Girls, has announced that she will step down from her position at the end of...
Mar 1, 20241 min read
The Fund's Advocacy in Action Summit Amplifies Youth Voices From Across Chester County
The Fund for Women and Girls convened 35 middle and high school youth from five nonprofit organizations located throughout Chester County...
Feb 3, 20241 min read
Empowering the Next Generation of Changemakers.
Members of CivicG+ attended a meeting of the West Chester Area School District School Board to understand the intricacies of...
Dec 1, 20231 min read
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