Celebrating 13 Years of Philanthropy: Transforming our Community Creating Social Change

On Thursday, October 16, the 2008 Grant Showcase and Volunteer Recognition Event had a record-breaking attendance with nearly 400 friends, supporters and grantee participants present. At the event, co-chairs Mary Wolff and Regina Walker announced that the Womens Foundation Board of Directors approved the largest fund allocation ever $623,000 was awarded for the 2008-2009 fiscal year to support programs through core grant-making, advocacy and research. These funds will further the work of programs for women and children with focused efforts in the areas of job readiness, career development, non-traditional job training, economic literacy and entrepreneurship.

Co-anchors Terrance Bates and Bonny Kinney served as Master and Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening and recognized 32 organizations. Many of the grantees brought to the stage participants who directly benefited from the programs funded by WFGM. It was a unique moment for board members and volunteers to personally meet the grantees they work so diligently to support. Click here to see pictures of this great event.

Womens Foundation for a Greater Memphis announces the 2008-2009 Grant Recipients

Womens Foundation for a Greater Memphis thanks our volunteers.