Women's Fund of Greater Green Bay

Our seventh grantee for the 2025 winter cycle is RAINBOW HOUSE DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICE INC . Funding will be used to implement a new art therapy group designed for women and girls. The program will focus on fostering positive self-expression, leadership skills, and self-esteem through guided art-making activities, culminating in a community art exhibition to celebrate participants' growth and achievements. This initiative aligns with the Women's Fund's priorities by empowering women and girls to realize their potential, develop leadership skills, and inspire confidence through creative expression. Learn more about Rainbow House at https://lnkd.in/gUeWjwPs.

Our sixth grantee for the 2025 winter cycle is NEWIST/ CESA 7 . Grant funds will support a two-day training in Green Bay. The first day will empower educators with strategies for culturally responsive teaching and equity practices. The second day will engage middle school girls of color in activities celebrating identity, leadership, and creativity. Follow-up support includes educator networking and student mentorship. This experience will foster belonging, confidence, and success in school community. To learn more about NEWIST/CESA #7 visit https://www.cesa7.org/.

?? Today is Equal Pay Day! ?? March 25, 2025 marks how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. It’s a powerful reminder that the gender wage gap still exists—and that there’s more work to do. At the Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay, we invest in programs that help women access opportunity, build leadership, and advocate for equity in every space. Equal pay isn’t just about fairness—it’s about creating stronger families, communities, and futures. Let’s keep pushing for progress. ???? #EqualPayDay #WomensFundGB #PayEquity #EmpowerWomen #EquityInAction

Our fifth grantee for the 2025 winter cycle is We All Rise: African American Resource Center . Funding will expand Queens on The Rise: Power In My Crown, a women's empowerment initiative designed for Black women and girls in Northeast Wisconsin. This program fosters healing, resilience, and cultural pride by addressing the tangible impacts of systemic racism, colorism, and intergenerational trauma. Through trauma-informed, culturally specific group work, participants will reclaim their personal ""crowns"" symbols of identity, worth, and empowerment and build skills for leadership. Learn more about We All Rise at https://lnkd.in/grVrPhuR.

Our fourth grantee for the 2025 winter cycle is Legal Action of Wisconsin – Legal Aid to Victims of Domestic Violence Program: The Domestic Violence Legal Aid Program in Green Bay provides critical legal support to survivors of domestic violence. In partnership with local domestic violence agencies, this program offers free legal representation, advice, and resources to help victims navigate family law issues, restraining orders, and more. Trained attorneys work closely with victims to ensure they have the legal tools necessary for safety, justice, and empowerment while addressing their unique needs. Learn more about Legal Action of Wisconsin at https://legalaction.org/

Our third grantee for the 2025 winter cycle is the Hmong Autism Neurodiverse Disability Support ( Hmong HANDS ) – Mom Time Program: HANDS works to spread awareness about Autism and other disabilities within the Hmong community by offering a safe space for families to support each other and offer help upon initial diagnoses. Mom Time allows for respite care for caregivers of children with autism and other disabilities. Caregivers are allowed time to either sit by themselves and have alone time, complete a therapeutic art project, or engage in a discussion with other caregivers about issues that are pressing to them. By allowing caregivers to connect with each other in a physical space they can build a true community and connect about their children's shared diagnosis. Learn more about HANDS at https://lnkd.in/gHEn5YVg

Our second grantee for the 2025 winter cycle is the Einstein Project – Girls in STEM/Makerspace Workshops: Funding will allow Einstein Project to expand programming with community nonprofits to provide free STEM workshops for young girls through their on-campus makerspaces and off-campus mobile makerspace. Partners include UW-Green Bay, NWTC, Lovin' the Skin I'm In, Boys and Girls Club, YWCA, and Girl Scouts who collaborate to provide female-focused programming. Learn more about the Einstein Project at https://lnkd.in/g9NCeyeV

Throwback Thursday to last week when we gathered to celebrate Impactful. Attendees enjoyed networking, hearing from Women's Fund grantees, and celebrated Nancy Armbrust Impact Award winner, Brighid Riordan! If you were there, tell us what you enjoyed most about the event! Special thanks to RP Photography for capturing these special moments!

Our first grantee for the 2025 Winter cycle is COMSA – Refugee and Women Empowerment Program: The Women’s Empowerment Initiative is a vital program addressing unique challenges faced by refugee and immigrant women who bear the disproportionate burdens of war, displacement, and resettlement. Refugee and immigrant women often face compounded challenges, including, culture shock during resettlement, workplace discrimination, language barriers, lack of culturally responsive childcare, and social isolation. Funding will support the expansion of the initiative, focusing on addressing the barriers faced by refugee and immigrant women through holistic programs that promote independence, skill-building, and community connection. Learn more about COMSA at https://www.comsausa.org/

The Women's Fund is excited to announce the 2025 Winter grantees! Thanks to our growing endowment, we were able to award 8 non-profits over $78,000 to advance their work with women and girls in Northeast, WI. Over the next few weeks we will be highlighting each of these grantees and the important work they do in our community!