Congratulations to all of our 2021 grantee finalists! Though they did not receive a grant from Women’s Impact Fund this year, these nonprofits are deserving of recognition and your attention. Together, they are meeting needs in Charlotte and inspiring growth and change in our city. If you are interested in any of the Board of …
Charlotte Bilingual Preschool (CBP): $50,000 At the time of the WIF grant, the CBP families and the Latin community were feeling disenfranchised, isolated, and left behind. That Women’s Impact Fund gave support and inclusion at a time when the community was suffering emotionally had a tremendous impact. CBP and their families have felt a reinvigorated …
The Member Education Committee ended the year with an outstanding virtual event focused on gun violence in the Charlotte region. We were fortunate to have two experienced community leaders – Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden and local barber and leader of Cops & Barbers, Shaun Corbett. Committee member, Amanda Glowacki, facilitated the event. I strongly …
Racial equity has been on every news station and in every newspaper in 2020 and 2021. Some people are starting to say that they are tired of hearing about it. However, I feel we need to continue speaking about racial equity, and here’s why. Racial inequity in America has been with us since the beginning …
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Dear Women’s Impact Fund members, As board members, we are pleased to provide an update on recent efforts to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion at the Women’s Impact Fund. This work grew out of our strategic plan for 2020-2023, which has as one of its goals “to create a more diverse membership and inclusive organization.” …
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Do you have friends or family that you are not communicating with right now because of different political views? How did we get to the point where we do not speak to people we love due to politics? By moving to our safe spaces, it has negatively impacted our relationships with our family and friends. …
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We have all noticed that our communities are increasingly divided along racial, political,religious, and class lines. Social media, narrowed media feeds and polarization reinforces ourpreexisting beliefs, and it has become harder for people to communicate across difference. Civildiscourse enhances understanding, engaging our differences with consideration and respect. Inthe words of James Baldwin, “We can disagree …
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As Women’s Impact Fund developed its new strategic plan, we knew diversity and inclusion was a vital pillar of our organization that needed additional focus. However, the realities of 2020 have shown us that even more intentional effort needs to be placed on this aspect of our organization. Finding ways to incorporate diversity and inclusion …
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To honor Black Philanthropy Month, I had the privilege to speak with three Black members of Women’s Impact Fund – Toni Freeman, Founding Board Member, and past Board Chair; Sharon Harrington, Founding Member and past Board Member; and Erika Ross, member since 2018 and a part of the Grants Committee. Our conversations follow. Enjoy! Lisa …
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