Milwaukee, WI – The Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee announced its Grant Partners for 2021. Nine organizations have been awarded grants totaling $111,000 for work that is advancing equity for women in our community.
“When just 1.6% of all of philanthropy in America goes toward nonprofits helping women and girls, our commitment to exclusively addressing issues and barriers that impact women, is critical.” says Marilka Vélez, Board Chair of the Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee. Vélez adds, “There are lots of ways for women to be philanthropic, however, often that money is invested generically to address a whole range of
issues/needs. We focus exclusively on issues impacting women and girls; this is especially important in the Milwaukee where there are significant gender, racial, and ethnic, disparities. We leverage resources,
inspire hope, and enhance lives. We are grateful to the community for the support and confidence that we can create change for the betterment of all our citizenry.”
In 2021, the Women’s Fund celebrates its 35th anniversary of shifting attitudes, behaviors, and changing culture, so that Greater Milwaukee is an inclusive world-class community where women and girls realize their full potential and everyone thrives. “We are proud of our history and celebrate our Grant Partners,” said, Lisa Attonito, Executive Director.
The Women’s Fund accepts donations from everyone, including businesses, though directs all its resources toward advancing equity for women. Attonito says, “This is an opportunity to demonstrate corporate diversity and inclusion goals, to align your personal values, and use the power of philanthropy. Gifts to the Women’s Fund are empowering and we know have ripple effects.” She adds, “It’s important we always have resources directed to advancing equity for women in our community. The Women’s Fund ensures that forever.”
In honor of the 35th Anniversary, the Women’s Fund is requesting $35 donations for 35 months. Please visit www.womensfundmke.org to make a commitment today.
Historically, the Fund has supported nearly 150 organizations with grant making totaling approximately $3 million. This year the grants range from $5,000 to $20,000 each and support some of the best work that advances equity for women in our community. For information about the organization and projects, please visit the Grants tab of the website: www.womensfundmke.org
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