The Women's Fund of Essex County
The Women’s Fund of Essex County is a charitable fund dedicated to improving the welfare of women and girls in Essex County and inspiring philanthropy. Each year The Women’s Fund raises funds and awards grants to selected nonprofit programs in Essex County that serve women and girls in need.
Paula Shorts, The Women’s Fund President, Honored
Thursday, April 5, Paula Shorts and Jackie Jenkins-Scott, President at Wheelock College, were honored "for their efforts and commitment to empower women in health care, education, and career development" at the inaugural Women for Lynn Community Health Center Recognition Breakfast. READ MORE
“Power of the Purse” – A Fun & Fabulous Success!
Thank you to the more than 200 North Shore women (and several from Maine) who helped to make this fundraiser a fun and fabulous success! Proceeds from this event reached a new high and will help fund our next round of grant awards. READ MORE
The Women’s Fund Awards $100,000 in Grants in 2012
In early April, The Women’s Fund was pleased to award grants to 12 Essex County nonprofits whose programs uniquely serve women and/or girls and focus on building economic self-sufficiency and security, our 2012 field of funding. READ MORE
The Women’s Fund Testifies on the Status of Women in Essex County
Our findings confirm that women and girls, who represent 52% of Essex County’s population, continue to bear a significantly disproportionate burden of poverty, workplace inequity, and other barriers to self-sufficiency and self-determination. READ MORE
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READ our research on the status of
women & girls in Essex County
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