Fund for Women Congratulates One of Its Own on Receiving the Jefferson Award
Corning, NY – The Fund for Women of the Southern Tier (FFW) is thrilled to congratulate Penelope Gregg, the recipient of this year’s regional Jefferson Award. The Jefferson Award is a national award for volunteerism, founded by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis among others, that recognizes the individuals who exemplify what it means to give freely and…
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Bulb Planting
The Fund for Women will be planting bulbs in recognition of those we honored as part of our Mother’s Day appeal in May on October 3rd at Wisner Park.
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.
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Annual Grants Cycle Funds Awarded
We are thrilled to announce we have disbursed the funds awarded as part of our 2020 Annual Grants Cycle. Individuals in need of educational support and nonprofits aligned with our mission were encouraged to apply for grants to fund academic pursuits and programs that empowered girls and women right here in our community. We awarded…
Mother’s Day Appeal
Please join us in honoring the important women in our lives. Motherhood is the biggest gamble in the world. It is the glorious life force. It’s huge and scary—it’s an act of infinite optimism.” Gilda Radner The founding of Fund for Women in 2009 was also an “act of infinite optimism,” as we truly believe…
Covid-19 Support Links
Buy Now, Shop Later! Sponsored by the Gaffer DistrictFor our small independently owned business the ripple effect of Covid-19 is impacting the business owners and their employees exponentially. Help get their cash registers ringing! You can be an important part of supporting your favorite businesses. Buy a gift card now and shop later, shop online…
