GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Eight Green Bay area nonprofits can continue making a difference in the lives of women and girls in the community, thanks to a series of grants.
The Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay awarded more than $88,700 to eight nonprofit initiatives positively impacting women and girls in our community.
They are:
- Einstein Project | STEM Sisters: Funding supports the ability for female middle and high school students to participate in bi-monthly STEM activities and experiences at the Einstein Project Makerspace on the UW-Green Bay campus and in the community. The goal is to create a network of learners that encourage one another to explore STEM topics and careers while cultivating mentors to serve youth in the community.
- Altrusa Hospitality House | NICU Suite: Funding will be used to convert an Altrusa House room into a NICU family room that includes a larger bed to increase the comfort for recovering mothers. Items include a pumping station, freezer to store breast milk, coolers to transport breast milk home, and extra comfort supplies for mothers.
- St. John’s Ministries | Wellspring/Women’s Shelter: Funding will be used to support the cost of direct guest assistance and general operations at the new Women’s Shelter and Wellspring daytime resource center. This facility will serve women in the community experiencing homelessness, seeking fellowship, support and space to grow.
- National Railroad Museum | Girl’s STEM Leadership camp: Funds will assist in building future women leaders by increasing their STEM proficiency, engaging them in creative and strategic thinking, and connecting them with women who are STEM leaders.
- Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Educational Foundation | Childcare Support – Overcoming Barriers to Education: Funding supports the Child Care Assistance Program, which supports female students with children under the age of 12 who are challenged by needing to make ends meet on low wages. The project’s goal is to improve student parent success by reducing financial concerns related to childcare expenses and providing wrap-around support services.
- Lovin’ The Skin I’m In | Manifesting the Greatness Within: Funds will be used to empower and uplift black and brown girls (ages 7 – 18) by providing access and exposure to opportunities while developing their talents, gifts and leadership skills. Programming includes dance classes, exposure to the arts, Black History programming and a summer series that offers hands-on experiences.
- Oconto County Economic Development Corporation | All In-Girl’s Leadership Conference: Funding will support the All In-Girl’s Leadership Conference which targets 7th and 8th grade girls throughout Oconto County. This program includes interactive, educational, and fun activities centered on the three focus areas of identity, leadership and health and wellness.
- Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes | Reaching Out in the Greater Green Bay Area: Funding of this program is aimed at building self-esteem, promoting self- sufficiency, and supporting mental health wellbeing for 550 girls by providing a safe environment, engaging programming that provides a break from stressors, and a foundation for social and emotional support.
Grants were awarded based on a competitive application process.
The Women’s Fund offers two grant cycles per year. The next deadline for applications is July 1, 2023. Applications are available online two months prior to the deadline.
Since 1995, the Women’s Fund has granted more than $1.56 million to community nonprofits.
