The Community Foundation for Western Iowa (givewesterniowa.org) announced that the Women’s Fund of Southwest Iowa’s latest grant cycle has awarded $100,000 in project funding to 12 organizations. Grants to these organizations will support programming and projects that are focused on improving the quality of life and well-being of women and children in southwest Iowa.
“The Women’s Fund of Southwest Iowa continues to create impact that will benefit the lives of women in our region for generations to come,” said Donna Dostal, President and CEO of the Community Foundation for Western Iowa. “These opportunities for impact are only possible because of the generosity of our community members. Folks know that when we invest in women and their families, our communities thrive. We are so honored to be able to support and execute this important work.”
The Women’s Fund of Southwest Iowa – an initiative of the Community Foundation for Western Iowa – was created to bring awareness and active solutions to the forefront of conversations happening in our western Iowa communities, schools and workplaces. It is designed to address and support four key focus issues facing women and their families: Access to affordable, quality childcare; aging in place and in community; education for women of all ages; and women’s safety and well-being, focusing on human trafficking, domestic violence and overall wellness.
For additional information about the Women’s Fund and the Community Foundation for Western Iowa, please visit givewesterniowa.org.