…the need for adequate and culturally appropriate childcare in the refugee community. As a result, LSI trained 23 women from the Karen, Bhutanese, Iraqi, Burundi, and Burmese communities in First…
The Iowa Women’s Foundation was pleased to see so many of our supporters at our Annual Awards Luncheon. Because of your commitment and devotion to bettering the lives of Iowa’s…
…University. Today, she works as the Director of Early Intervention and Support for the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. Shelley’s commitment to education and enrichment is also displayed…
…makes her more competitive in the job market, increasing her chances of financial independence. The scholarships will complement other support services by Skylark Project to help the women realize their…
…self-sufficiency. On average, participants who completed the program increased their household income by 27 percent over the first six months of operations. With CMC’s focus on language, computer, and business…
…intensive training program for strong female candidates. Using a bi-partisan, issue-neutral approach, the Academy assists each candidate in developing a “blueprint” for her campaign. The focus is on communication, fundraising,…
…with strong female protagonists, keep journals, meet female community leaders and authors, and take field trips. Strong Girls Read Strong Books provides the means for girls to see themselves as…
…Sheana. They talked not only about the amazing clothing she received, but also the empowerment she felt when she walked out the doors. Sheana shared she had an interview coming…
Empowering Iowa’s Women and Girls Our Mission To improve the lives of Iowa’s women and girls. The Iowa Women’s Foundation is committed to improving the lives of Iowa’s women and…
…Women or the Polk County Jail. Classes are designed to support new life skills as well as a successful transition into the community. IWF funding will support the start of…
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