Two weeks ago, Women's Fund received 98 proposals requesting funding for our 2009 Grant Cycle, a 25% increase over last year. Considering the current economic climate, this isn't surprising. Actually, it's inspiring....
      Sometimes necessity breeds creativity and that is exactly what we are seeing in these proposals. The projects are addressing the root causes of domestic violence, economic insecurity and other human injustices and are providing opportunities to girls using technology, art, journalism and more.
      Now is the time to help us continue providing funding for the innovative and dynamic programs that are improving our community's greatest resource, our women and girls.
      Please make or renew your membership level donation today. When you make an investment in the Women's Fund, your dividend is their future.

IN THIS ISSUE....

• SIGN-UP - Women's Fund GRANT SELECTION COMMITTEE is now recruiting volunteers.
  
• How do I become a FUNDING PARTNER on a 2009 Women's Fund grant?
  
• The WOMEN OF COLOR-LED REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE INITIATIVE has raised $40,000 toward our goal of $100,000. Once we reach $100,000 the Tides Foundation will match us with $100,000 of new funding to women of color-led organizations in our community!

Funds more than 50 local programs
for women and girls