Love Girls Magazine: Helping Girls Share Their Stories and Build Confidence
September 9, 2019A special thank you to our 2019 Grant Partner Love Girls Magazine and Teresa Baber for writing this guest blog and telling us about their work. To learn more about this organization, visit their website at www.lovegirlsmagazine.com “We do not disl… Read more »
2019 Annual Luncheon
August 23, 2019Have you reserved your seat at the 2019 Annual Luncheon? Would you like to host a table? You won’t want to miss this special 25th anniversary celebration! As we take a look at the past and the tremendous impact IWF has made across the state, we look to… Read more »
Girls Inc Provides Confidence and Hands-On STEM Experience
August 14, 2019A special thank you to our 2019 Grant Partner Girls Inc of Sioux City for writing this guest blog and telling us about their work. To learn more about this organization, visit their website at http://girlsincofsiouxcity.org The Girls Inc. Eur… Read more »
IWF Joins Other Women’s Foundations to Support Female Elected Officials
August 1, 2019IWF has joined women’s foundations and funds from around the country by adding our name to the collective statement in support of female elected officials who have recently faced public vitriol.
EyesOpenIowa: Building a Culture of Support for Pregnant and Parenting Young Women
July 31, 2019EyesOpenIowa’s (EOI) mission is to provide comprehensive sexual health education for young people across the state of Iowa. As part of that mission, EOI has a strong commitment to supporting all youth, including young moms. School systems may overlook… Read more »
Women Receive Suits and Empowerment at Dress for Success Des Moines
July 24, 2019A special thank you to our 2019 Grant Partner Dress for Success Des Moines and Executive Director/Founding Partner, Jody White, for writing this guest blog and telling us about their work. To learn more about this organization, visit their website at d… Read more »
Community Child Care Solutions Fund Letters of Interest Due August 1
July 23, 2019The Iowa Women’s Foundation is currently accepting Letters of Interest (LOI’s) for the Community Child Care Solutions Fund (CCCSF). Letters of Interest should be submitted on letterhead no later than August 1, 2019, 5:00 p.m. For further details click… Read more »
The Community Producers Program Helps Refugee Women Find Food Security and Economic Self-Sufficiency
July 17, 2019CPP graduates celebrate graduation from the program A special thank you to our 2019 Grant Partner, The Community Producers Program, for writing this guest blog and telling us about their work. The Community Producers Program (CPP) is an initiative of t… Read more »
The Legacy of Catherine McAuley in Iowa and Across the World
July 10, 2019Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy This blog was written by Lesa, a resident of the Catherine McAuley Center’s Transitional Housing Program, which is supported by funding from the Iowa Women’s Foundation. The program is designed to meet… Read more »
IWF Announces Annual Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Dr. Angela Sadler Williamson
July 9, 2019The Iowa Women’s Foundation is pleased to announce that Angela Sadler Williamson, Ph.D, is the keynote speaker for the Annual Luncheon. The luncheon will take place on Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Coralville Marriott an… Read more »