The Women’s Fund has awarded a total of $40,000 in grants to four local organizations focusing on creating a better future for women and families in Redding. The Women’s Fund is part of a global organization of Women’s Funds focusing on collaborative philanthropy.
Awards were granted to the following organizations:
FaithWorks Community Coalition – Purchase furnishings & household goods for transitional housing units for women and families, plus supporting staffing for volunteer coordinator for future furnishing efforts
Shasta Family YMCA – Support Y Club affordable afterschool programs for local families
Pathways to Housing – Support Medical Respite Program by providing recuperative care for uninsured women experiencing homelessness
Girls Inc. of Northern Sacramento Valley – Funding 2 year-long Girls Inc. programs at local schools
“We are pleased to announce that The Women’s Fund has awarded $40,000 to four deserving organizations to help address the needs of women and their families in the Redding area,” said Women’s Fund member Susan Seamans. “This ability to combine our charitable dollars is one
of the most wonderful things about The Women’s Fund – it provides supporters from all walks of life the chance to participate in big philanthropy, making a positive impact together in our community.”
