| Applying for a Grant from the Women's Fund? Deadline is this Wednesday, August 31.
Please visit the Grantmaking section of our website for more information about our grant focus areas: improving early childhood care and education; preventing teen pregnancy; preventing violence against women; and interceding for vulnerable children. The Women's Fund is interested in nonprofits that are engaging in non-direct service work that is genuinely and intentionally focused on the most vulnerable women and girls in our state. For more information, call 601-326-0701 or email jamie@womensfundms.org.
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Op-Ed by Medical Professionals in Clarion Ledger Urges Schools to Adopt "Abstinence-plus" sex education that is evidence-based and medically accurate
The op-ed was written in response to an earlier story in the Clarion Ledger that described the content of abstinence-only sex education in Missisisppi schools. The abstinence-only curriculum (Choosing the Best) used by many schools was written by a politician from Georgia, not a team of medical professionals. The op-ed signed by 4 medical professionals (including Board Member Katie McClendon, PharmD) encourages schools to use sex education curricula that "are based on current public health knowledge and proven research, prevention, medical accuracy, and science."
To read the full op-ed, click here.
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Clarion Ledger Editorial: "Sex ed: well, ignorance isn't working"
The editorial states that the new law authorizing schools to teach "abstinence-plus" sex education is "an acknowledgement of a reality that should have been self-evident." The editorial also states: "unfortunately, sex education for students has become wrapped up in political debates, rather than being simply a practical solution to a common problem."
To read the full editorial, click here.
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September 28: Save the Date for the Women's Fund Annual Meeting (and Big Announcement)
5:30pm, Mississippi Museum of Art, downtown Jackson
You don't want to miss this special evening with a big announcement by the Women's Fund. Free appetizers prepared by Chef Luis Bruno. Event is also free. RSVP to promise@womensfundms.org.
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Buy Groceries at Kroger = Donate to the Women's Fund
It's true! It can be done and it's almost too easy. Here's how...
The Women's Fund will send you a Kroger gift card to which we will add $5. At your convenience you add any amount to the card by going to the Customer Service desk and either writing a check or charging it on your credit or debit card.
Then when you checkout you just use your gift card instead of another payment method. Your receipt will show you how much is left on your card.
Every time you put money on your card, the Women's Fund gets 5%!!!
How would you like to donate to the Women's Fund without subtracting from your checking account? Just let us know by email or phone (601-326-3001) and we'll send you a gift card.
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