Reproductive Justice Project, Latinas en Acción Turns 5 and more!

Reproductive Justice Project Supports Women of Color Led Iniatives

Over the past four years, our Reproductive Justice Project has supported incredible work Milwaukee thanks to our donors and matching grants from the Groundswell Fund. Groundswell has once again offered us a $75,000 match, but we have a ways to obtain the full match.

The Reproductive Justice Projects funds programs such as CORE/El Centro's Proyecto Salud, in which a network of Community Health Promoters (or "promotores") educate, advocate, and work within Milwaukee's Latino communities in order to improve health outcomes.

After giving birth to a child with Down Syndrome, promotor Alexandra Estrada founded the first and only support group in Wisconsin for Latina mothers of children with Down Syndrome. The group connects Latina mothers of special needs children and provides access to valuable resources.

This group recently met with legislators in Madison to make their case against budget cuts that would cut special education programs from public schools, reduce treatment coverage for special needs children, and cut prenatal services for undocumented Latina women. Because of funds raised through the Reproductive Justice Project, these women were able to take action to improve the lives of Latino families in Milwaukee.

Join us today! By making a gift of $2,500, $250, $25 or more, you will double your impact.

Celebrate 5 Years of Latinas en Acción

La Galeria Latina

Friday, July 29, 2011 | 5:00 - 9:00 pm

Live Artists Studio Gallery | 228 S. 1st Street, Suite 302

RSVP by July 26. Click here to register.

Latinas en Acción is turning five! You are invited to a reception to celebrate and support Latinas en Acción. Meet past grant partners and enjoy art and live performances by local Latina artists. Appetizers and beverages will be served.

Latinas en Acción is a community resource driven by and for Latina women dedicated to supporting programs that enhance the lives of Latina women and girls in the greater Milwaukee area.

Lesbian Fund Raises $23,000

Congratulations to the Lesbian Fund on a wonderful Challenge Party. It was announced at the June 24th party that $13,000 had been raised for the Lesbian Fund. In addition, philanthropist Joseph Pabst pledged a matching gift of $10,000 for a grand total of $23,000 - an unprecedented success!

The $23,000 will be used for grantmaking to programs focusing on lesbian leadership development, reproductive justice, young women and adolescent girls, and intimate partner violence.

Thanks to everyone who stepped up to help change the future for lesbian women and girls in our community.

July 13 Deadline for Executive Director Applications

We are looking for a passionate leader to support the work being done in this community to create a world that is just and fair for women and girls. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives.

Visit our website for a complete position profile and application guidelines. Application deadline is 5:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday, July 13, 2011.

Please forward this email to your network or people whom you think would be interested in applying for this position.

MORE ABOUT THE WOMEN'S FUND:

Our mission is social change through women and girls. Our vision is simple: a world that is just and fair. We support women-led solutions to critical community issues by engaging women in the power of collective philanthropy, and by supporting robust organizations that address issues that impact women and girls. We have been supporting the Milwaukee community for 25 years, and are proud to be a member of a network of 166 women's funds worldwide.