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Our Impact


Collective Success


Thanks to the generosity of our individual, local business, corporate and foundation contributors, The Women’s Fund has:

Awarded over $500,000 to nonprofit programs across Essex County.

Funded over 70 programs focused on:
  • Economic Self-Sufficiency & Security
  • Health & Well-Being
  • Leadership & Empowerment
Directly benefited thousands of women and girls, providing the outreach, skills, knowledge and mentoring for self-sufficiency and self-determination.

Ripple Effect


Family and Community Impact: Our program funding not only benefits the program participants, it benefits their families, peer groups and communities. Strong women and girls create strong families and communities. Women and girls who improve their self-confidence and self-sufficiency become a force for change for themselves and others. READ MORE

Grant Recipients


View our present and past grant recipients.

Success Stories


Read the success stories of some of our program participants.