It’s Pride Month. LGBTQ Pride Month, typically observed in June, honors the Stonewall Uprising while recognizing and celebrating the impact of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals throughout history. I can’t think of a better person to talk to about pride than WIF member, Karen Graci. Karen is the executive director of PFLAG Charlotte. …
Throughout the summer, we will feature interviews with some of the new members of the 2023-2024 Board of Directors. Meet Katie Susong, our Incoming Board Chair. For those that do not know you, can you provide a brief background on yourself? I have been a member of the Women’s Impact Fund since 2014 and have been …
This year’s annual meeting took place on May 8, 2023, and the energy throughout the evening was palpable with almost 200 women gathered to celebrate and reflect. After a fun networking event in the lobby of the Knight Theater at the Levine Center for the Arts, with plenty of food, conversation, and picture taking, members …
WIF member and past Board Chair Deborah Majewski is beginning her second term as a Director on the board of Philanos. She recently sat down with us to share more. Q: What is Philanos? A: Philanos is a network of women’s giving groups. It provides opportunities for connection, learning, and sharing for its 80+ member …
As the area’s leading nonprofit organization advocating for sustainable transportation and land use, Sustain Charlotte organizes and hosts events that inspire, educate, and connect people. They’re planning a full schedule of events for 2023 including greenway walks, panel discussions, an advocacy workshop series, and sustainability board game nights. Greenways are hugely popular for recreation and …
The Member Education Lunch & Learn committee hosted its final event – The Power of Storytelling. The event came about after the committee discussed how great it would be to hear stories of impact from organizations that have benefited from WIF support. Hannah Hasan, a local artist, and poet opened the event by sharing a …
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