Since 2015, Commonwealth Charlotte (CWC) has made its mission to help guide Charlotte’s economically vulnerable population with trauma-informed education, certified financial counseling, asset- and wealth-building skills, and access to banking services and 0% interest loans. As our 2022 Human Services Nonprofit Partner, they received a $95,000 grant, and in the last 6 months, CWC has: …
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As we enter our 20th year, we are excited to announce a strategic initiative related to our diversity, equity, and inclusion commitment introduced in 2020, as well as progress against our new strategic plan shared at the 2023 Annual Meeting. At our May board meeting, the 2022-2023 Board of Directors approved an additional membership dues level. In …
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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. …
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 …
On March 27, Women’s Impact Fund members and their guests were treated to an inspiring and captivating evening at the ballet. The Women and Wisdom event, “Reach behind the Curtain: A Tour with Charlotte Ballet” was held at the Patricia McBride and Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux Center for Dance in uptown Charlotte, home of Charlotte Ballet. After …
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The Community Impact Committee recently checked in with Lindsay LaPlante, Executive Director of Refugee Support Services. We listened with gratitude to the wonderful programs being offered in support of the refugees in the Charlotte area. During our visit, we had the opportunity to visit the Knit Together Group (KTG) which meets every Thursday. KTG is …
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Women Lead provided a second outstanding session on March 1st. The event, hosted by JP Morgan and facilitated by Bonnie Tiernan with Crisis Assistance Ministry, focused on understanding the challenges of poverty. Attendees participated in an online poverty simulation, engaged in small group discussions about the experience, and heard from two community ambassadors who work …
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