Why Women & Girls
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Why Women & Girls
The Women’s Fund of Essex County changes the lives of women and girls in need or at risk by targeting and funding transformative programs that address complex and overlapping issues. Through our rigorous grant allocation process, we partner with organizations that provide women and girls a path to meet their potential. With a single donation, our supporters invest in the future of our community. We believe positive change begins with one woman, one girl at a time. It begins with each of us.
1 in 5 women of color live in poverty
The Women's fund awarded $2.3 million in grant allocations since 2003 to 100+ programs
Nearly 1 in 3 single moms with children live in poverty
Over 23,000 children in Essex County live in poverty. Almost 70% of them live in single mother families
44% of single mothers have a high school degree or less
1 in 8 women & girls in Essex County live in poverty. (vs. 1 in 10 men)
Median Family Income
(Families with Children)
$127,679
Married Couple Family
$45,922
Male Household Family
$31,403
Female Household Family
100% of The Women’s Fund Grant allocations go to programs focused on Essex County women and girls
More than 1 in 3 women ages 65+ live alone
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