The Fund for Women of the Southern Tier, Inc. exists to help girls and women achieve economic self-sufficiency and realize life goals through grants in the areas of education, health, wellness, career and life skills. Established in 2009, the Fund is the first funding stream dedicated solely to helping improve the lives of girls and women residing in the Southern Tier counties of Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben and Yates in New York State.
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Inspire: Evenings Remembered, and a Promise of More to Come.
Tuesday, June 30th, 2020. What a night it would have been… But instead of wondering what conversations we might have had, or connections we may have renewed, let’s honor this night and remember the Inspired evenings we have had together. Please click the link to view the message and video.
www.ffwst.org/inspire-evenings-remembered-and-a-promise-of-more-to-come/
Did you catch the June 2020 E-newsletter that was distributed today? Check out the screenshot here.
It is with a mix of sadness yet concern for safety that the Fund for Women will postpone its Inspire annual fundraising dinner until 2021.
Inspire has become a popular and anticipated event in our region, both for its “inspiring” speakers and the incredible, diverse community of supporters it brings together. For us, this was to be an even more exciting year as Col. Eileen Collins would join us to share her journey from Elmira Free Academy to her groundbreaking achievement as the first woman pilot and commander of the space shuttle.
With more than 400 guests expected this June, we simply could not find a way to maintain the social distancing and safety measures so vital to stopping the progression of the pandemic. While we gave consideration to postponing until the fall, the long list of events already pushed to the fall and fears of a second virus wave drove our decision to wait until 2021.
The good news is that Eileen Collins has agreed to still join us when we find a date in May or June that works for her, for us, and for our Corning Museum of Glass venue. We so look forward to hosting you then!
FFW will be in touch with those of you who have purchased tickets or sponsorships for the event separately regarding the purchases and your options.
Thank you for your support and your understanding as we navigate these unprecedented times. Stay safe, healthy, and inspired.
UPDATE: Inspire has been postponed until 2021.
Inspire 2020 - SAVE the DATE. 9th Annual fund raising dinner at the Corning Museum of Glass, Tuesday 6/30 featuring Elmira native, Colonel Eileen Collins, retired - first female space shuttle commander/pilot. More information at www.ffwst.org
We had a very successful event for the Fund for Women of the Southern Tier back in December! Here we are presenting the check to Sabeen from the Fund for Women. The Fund for Women of the Southern Tier, Inc. exists to help girls and women achieve economic self-sufficiency and realize life goals through grants in the areas of education, health, wellness, career and life skills.
We appreciate you choosing Connors Mercantile to host this annual event.
If you or someone you know would benefit from this organization, please contact the Fund for Women of the Southern Tier at (607) 542-7558.
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Your support is vital to our mission. If you are interested in helping empower girls and women please consider FFW as a steward for your charitable giving. FFW manages a number of grant programs that provide funding to individuals and nonprofits right here in our community, keeping your contributions, and your impact, local.
Our Service Area
The Fund for Women of the Southern Tier, Inc., is an all-volunteer non-profit organization, and the only dedicated funding source for girls and women living in Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben and Yates counties in New York State.
Fueled by its supporters, FFW channels the power of community philanthropy to break down the barriers that persistently hold women back. Our hope is that every grant has the power to help transform a life by giving every girl and woman the confidence of knowing that other women in their community believe in them and are here to help.
