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Even though females make up more than half of the population, only seven cents out of each charitable dollar go to programs that solely benefit women and girls.
Except for the Fund for Women and Girls.
Established in 1998 by women for women, the Fund for Women and Girls is a permanent Field of Interest fund of the Fairfield County Community Foundation. Thanks to the generosity of individuals, companies and private foundations, it has become the largest women's fund in New England.
Since the Fund's establishment, it has awarded over $1 million in grants to Fairfield County nonprofits that address the unique needs of women and girls, including fostering economic stability, leadership skills, academic achievement and physical, emotional and social well being. The Fund also educates women about philanthropy, and engages them in creating change through collective, targeted giving.
In 2007, the Fund published the first research study the status of women and girls in Fairfield County, titled "Holding Up Half the Sky."
The vision, volunteer leadership and financial support for the Fund come from women of diverse backgrounds and expertise who live in communities throughout Fairfield County. Our dedicated volunteer team includes the Fund for Women and Girls advisory board, executive committee, research and grants committee, and the luncheon committee that supports the annual Fund for Women and Girls Grant Awards Luncheon.
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