United Way of Lane County

Women & Philanthropy

The mission of the Women & Philanthropy Initiative is to create a powerful leadership network of women who strengthen our community through a focused investment of time, talent and treasure. The Women & Philanthropy Fund, established in 2005, awarded grants in May 2006 and 2007. With “out of school time” programs as the giving focus, the Fund awarded a total of $50,000 to ten Lane County agencies serving rural and at risk youth.

Members of the Women & Philanthropy Initiative give gifts of $1,500 or more and are asked to dedicate at least $500 of their gift to the Women & Philanthropy Fund. Members of WINGs (Women's Initiative Next Generation - 40 years and under) give gifts of $750 or more and are asked to dedicate at least $250 of their gift to the Women & Philanthropy Fund.

For a listing of current members and additional information about Women & Philanthropy click here to download a PDF.

Women & Philanthropy HOPE Project

Helping Open Doors By Preparing and Empowering Young Women

Women & Philanthropy’s pilot project is designed to support girls in foster care make a successful transition into adulthood and independence. For additional information, click here (NEED LINK) to download the Fact Sheet or contact Doris Towery at (541) 741-6000 ext.116.

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