Join us as we honor pioneering women whose ground breaking efforts have been critical for all Michigan women. Click the image below for more information on the annual Women of Acheivement and Courage Dinners.
March is National Women’s History Month!
National Women’s History Month provides an opportunity to educate the general public about the significant role of women in American history and contemporary society. The knowledge of women's history provides a more expansive vision of what a woman can do. This perspective can encourage girls and women to think larger and bolder and can give boys and men a fuller understanding of the female experience. In honor of the 30th anniversary of this national celebration, the staff and board members of MWF made resolutions for the next 12 months. Below is a sample of those resolutions.
What will you do in celebration of National Women’s History Month?
I resolve to call and/or meet with every woman of the Power of 100 Women. I resolve to learn to be an effective and articulate advocate for women. – Carolyn Cassin, President & CEO, MWF
I resolve to create pathways for women leaders in educational institutions through MI-ACE (American Council on Education). – Jackie Taylor, MWF Trustee & POWER of 100 Woman
I resolve to read in its entirety The Shriver Report: A Woman’s Nation Changes Everything because I want to know more about the status of women in our society. - Lori Kitchen, Program Advisor, MWF
I resolve to help the girls of the Think Detroit PAL Elite Volleyball Club improve their skills, build their character and maximize the benefits of playing team sports. – Michele Lewis Watts, Program Director, MWF
Shop for Spring and Support women and girls!
Michigan Women’s Foundation has been selected, for the second consecutive year, by the Eileen Fisher store at Somerset Collection, to be the recipient of the funds raised from their annual Spring Event that supports initiatives for women and girls. Join us Saturday, March 27, in store or online that week. Ten percent (10%) of proceeds benefit Young Women for Change. Click the image below for a larger version.
Grantmaking News!
Information on 2010 grant making in the Traverse City Area is now available. LOIs due March 17. Please click here for information on the grantmaking process.