October 2014
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The Next Chapter

Dear(Contact First Name),

It is a pleasure to address many of you for the first time in my new position as CEO of the Women's Fund of Western Massachusetts.

 

In my many years in the social justice movement, including the past five years in Washington, D.C, I've been inspired by passionate advocates who come together for the tireless work of ensuring the health, respect, justice and empowerment of women and girls.

 

How will your Women's Fund write the next chapter?

  • By building stronger alliances between organizations and agencies doing work in our priority areas - we will be able to harness the power of partnership and be able to leverage our grantmaking to even greater heights.
  • By expanding our women's leadership training, LIPPI, which we know feeds the pipeline of women leaning-in to roles in public service and policy.
  • And finally, we'll mobilize these Women's Fund-trained leaders (LIPPIsta's they call themselves) on policy issues that impact women and their families. LIPPIsta leaders are coming to a community near you!

I invite you to join us at this exciting, dynamic, time. Today we are launching a week-long social media campaign 

#MyWomensFund is Me. It is an opportunity to engage with fellow Women's Fund supporters and staff, LIPPI participants, experts on women's leadership, and grantee organizations.

  

As part of the effort, I invite you to "meet" me for a Twitter Chat, between 2-3 p.m., on Tuesday, October 21, 2014. Follow us on Twitter (@WomensFundWMass) to be part of the conversation.

 

Together we can change the landscape for women and girls in our communities. Thank you for your support and I look forward to speaking with you soon.

 

Warmly, 


Elizabeth Barajas-Rom�n
Chief Executive Officer

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#MyWomensFund is Me!
 

Yes,I support LEADERSHIP.

#MyWomensFund helps women to reach their full leadership potential.  

 

Yes, I support LOCAL.  

#MyWomensFund partners with organizations in my community that make a positive impact on women and girls.  

 

Yes, I support SHARED.

#MyWomensFund joins my friends and neighbors who value economic security, safety & freedom from violence, and academic access and success for women and their families.   

 

Yes, I support #MyWomensFund with my investment today.  

 

My Women's Fund is Me! 


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LIPPI Community Workshops

You've heard about the Leadership Institute for Political and Public Impact (LIPPI) and want to sample a training session. You might even be one of the 150 alumnae and miss the opportunities for growth and camaraderie. Enroll in these half-day workshops to experience LIPPI trainings with other women who are developing their leadership!
Space is limited. Sign up today!

DATE: TBA  
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MASS Commission on the Status of Women
REGIONAL PUBLIC HEARING ON WOMEN'S ISSUES

Wednesday, October 22, 2014 
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM 
Holyoke Community College 
Kittredge Center, Room 303  
303 Homestead Ave, Holyoke, MA 01040


WHAT ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT?
 
Economic Justice | Combating Violence Against Women 
Access to Reproductive Healthcare | Affordable Housing Resources 
Quality Health Care and Childcare | Neighborhood Safety

Make your voice count. Tell the commission about issues that impact you, your family, and your community.

We will be there! Make sure they hear from you too!


Open to the public. For more information email [email protected] or call 617-626-6520.
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  Mobilizing for the Future
  • Valley Gives Day happens on 12-10-14 - Support your Women's Fund, support your community.
  • Website enhancements are in the works that will better serve to engage, inform, and educate on the important work of YOUR Women's Fund.

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The Women's Fund of Western Massachusetts advances social change philanthropy
to create economic and social equality for women and girls in  Western
 Massachusetts through grantmaking and strategic initiatives.



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