Stories of Social Change in Action

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Social Change Story: Planned Parenthood

06.16.2017

Women’s Fund Grant Partners move needle for positive social change & gender equality. To illuminate the grantmaking in action and the work being done for women and girls, we are bringing their stories to you. Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio’s Peer Education Program successfully recruits and trains teenage women to be peer educators. Participants receive…

Media Statement: Councilmember Stinziano disrupts gender bias

06.15.2017

This afternoon The Women’s Fund supported the efforts made by Councilmember Stinziano as he held a press conference announcing grants to allow small businesses and organizations to increase equal access to diaper changing stations for all parents and guardians in the City of Columbus. Click here to learn more. Media statement: Women are too often…

New Directions announces change

06.15.2017

This week, Women’s Fund Grant Partner New Directions Career Center announced upcoming changes with the community. Caroline Woliver, their Director of Outreach & Program Management, had influential remarks we wanted to share for their leadership and emphasis on gender norms: “Tonight is a night of celebration, of evolution, and of embracing change- something we regularly…

Social Change Story: New Directions

05.24.2017

Grant Partners move needle for positive social change & gender equality. To illuminate the grantmaking in action and the work our Grant Partners are doing for women and girls, we are bringing their stories to you. New Directions Career Center’s Career SOS Program for Women provides holistic career counseling and career development services helping women address…

From audience to action: Keyholder 2017

05.15.2017

“We did not just change the game, we rewrote the rules.” When Poet Barbara Fant read this line as she opened the Keyholder stage, she set the tone for what was to be a profound, powerful discussion on what it means to change the game. Every year I attend Keyholder with my annual date (my…

#WageWeek: changing the narrative

05.03.2017

#WageWeek galvanized our community, encourage individuals to consider their implicit gender biases. Throughout the week of April 3rd, over 150 people took time out of their days to look at the gender pay gap with a gender lens. Each wondering, How does gender impact financial security, and looking forward to solutions. Facilitated by 11 community…

#WageWeek: change starts with conversation

04.28.2017

Think about what it means to be a man. What words come to mind? What about what it means to be a woman? These were the first questions my group tackled during our #WageWeek conversation at Land Grant Brewing Company in Franklinton. I signed up to attend this event, organized by the Women’s Fund, because…

Income Inequalities Intensify for Women

04.06.2017

In the response to March 20 Dispatch article, Income Inequality: Despite thriving economy, many in Central Ohio struggle in low-wage jobs: Since 2008, I’ve been on the forefront of gender-based research as the President and CEO of The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio, a public foundation working to create gender equality and influence. I echo…

Game Changers: Billie Jean King & Lisa Ling

03.30.2017

On May 4, Lisa Ling will interview Billie Jean King on the Keyholder stage at the Ohio Theatre. Two game changers in their own right, these visionary women have always thought about the bigger picture. “No one changes the world who isn’t obsessed.” – Billie Jean King A literal game-changer, Billie Jean is known for…

Social Change Story: Girls on the Run

03.20.2017

Our Grant Partners move the needle for positive social change and gender equality. To illuminate the grantmaking in action and the work our Grant Partners are doing for women and girls, we are bringing their stories to you. Girls on the Run (GOTR) of Central Ohio educates girls in grades 3-8 (ages 8-14) over the course…

How are YOU changing the game?

03.16.2017

In our most recent Impact Report, our President & CEO Nichole Dunn poses the question how are you changing the game? 

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Celebrating the gender lens at #StateOfCbus 2017

02.25.2017

“The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio commends Mayor Ginther for this continued step in the history of Columbus. For the city of Columbus to be an opportunity city, it is imperative we acknowledge the significance of gender as a powerful predictor of experience and economic security. Elevating the work of the Columbus Women’s Commission and…