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-- 0 About Us Our Fund Our Team Newsletters Media Blog Grants Causes We Fund Apply for a Grant Issues Our Initiatives Research Safe Place Power of the Purse Register for 2020 Become A Sponsor Highlights Tribute Book FAQ Create Change How to Help Start a Fund Donor Stories Volunteer Contact Us (920) 426-3993 Donate Open Menu Close Menu Folder: About Us Back Our Fund Our Team Newsletters Media Blog Folder: Grants Back Causes We Fund Apply for a Grant Folder: Issues Back Our Initiatives Research Safe Place Folder: Power of the Purse Back Register for 2020 Become A Sponsor Highlights Tribute Book FAQ Folder: Create Change Back How to Help Start a Fund Donor Stories Volunteer Contact Us (920) 426-3993 Donate Power of the Purse Rescheduled date: September 24, 2020 Reserve your tickets here! Keynote Speaker Ginger Zee: ABC Chief Meteorologist -BREAKING THE CYCLE OF- generational poverty For a single mom caught in the cycle of generational poverty, hope feels in short supply. The priority is daily survival — scraping together money for food, finding a place to live, dealing with a family crisis or battling health issues. Long-term goals seem out of reach. Through a collaborative program made possible by the Women’s Fund, Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services and Evergreen Retirement Community are trying to break the cycle of poverty, one family at a time. Read more Identifying gaps in parenting support The issues parents and children face today would have been unimaginable in decades past. Where do parents get support? How do they find services in their community? What resources are lacking? These are questions the Women’s Fund wants to answer. Through in-depth discussions, JAM sessions and focus groups, we uncover the real issues parents face today and how we can help. Read more -REMOVING THE STIGMA OF- MENTAL HEALTH Read more The transition from child to young adult can bring a sense of uncertainty. It is during this time that middle school girls often exhibit signs of mental health issues, including feelings of hopelessness and suicidal behavior. In partnership with the Oshkosh Area School District, the Women’s Fund has invested in programs that serve the mental health needs of middle school girls and fight the stigma that comes with seeking help. A deeper look Gathered from the Alverno College Report on the Status of Girls in Wisconsin, 2019 reported feeling sad or hopeless for more than two weeks in a row and could not engage in usual activities. reported planning a suicide in the past 12 months. reported attempting suicide in the past 12 months, Read more “Women invest 90% of their earnings back into their families and communities — which means that women shape our collective future.” —The Economist -BUILDING SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH- women-owned businesses There is a great need in Northeast Wisconsin for more focus and dollars to help women and their children achieve self-sufficiency. Helping women earn living wages is one critical way to do this. At the same time, women who own businesses improve the economic stability of their families and communities. To help women achieve their entrepreneurial dreams and provide for their families, the Women’s Fund has set aside money to support women-owned startup businesses in our community. Read more The campaign to end isolation “Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes before you try to judge their journey.” For some of us, isolation can be a confusing topic, especially if we’ve never experienced it ourselves. To understand the true impact of loneliness, the Women’s Fund created the Campaign to End Isolation, our first social movement campaign. By stationing isolation booths around the community, running pledge drives and presenting at dozens of locations, the campaign proved to be one of the most memorable. See what else the campaign inspired. Read more upcoming events subscribe to our newsletter Join Our Email List About Us Grants Issues Power of the Purse Create Change Contact The Women’s Fund of the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation 230 Ohio Street, Suite 100 • Oshkosh, WI 54902 (920) 426-3993 karlene@oshkoshareacf.org...