One of our top priorities is to improve the health of Mississippi women. And while we ensure this by supporting evidence-based and medically accurate sex education, and providing grant funds to programs that provide essential health resources to women in the state, we recognize that improving women’s health is something we can all take part […]
The mission of the Women’s Foundation of Mississippi is economic security for women. We operate from a place of opportunity for women. These principles guide our work: We are advocates, catalysts for transformation in the lives of women and girls, monitoring public discourse, educating, sharing information, and supporting policies to achieve meaningful change. We strive […]
Did you know that when you support the Women’s Foundation, you’re actually helping to support the next generation of Mississippi women? That’s because we utilize what is known as the “two-generation approach” in our grantmaking process. In this article, we’ll explore the two-generation approach and five reasons why it is essential in helping women and […]
The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi (WFM) is excited to participate in the Mississippi Humanities Council’s monthly event, “Ideas on Tap”! This month’s event will focus on sharing ways communities can increase women’s access to equitable healthcare. Women face many barriers in healthcare due to a lack of representation in medical research and clinical trials, a […]
As the 2022 Mississippi Legislative Session draws to a close, let’s take a look at how new legislation will impact women across the state. Listed below are a few bills, some approved and others not approved by legislators, that influence key systems affecting women.
The Foundation is announcing annual grants totaling $360,000 in addition to the more than $320,000 awarded earlier in the year Jackson, MS – December 16, 2021- The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi, a public grantmaking foundation focused on funding programs that support women and girls across the state, awarded more than $680,000 in grants this year. […]
Jackson, MS (July 26, 2021) – The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi was awarded a two-year, $654,500 grant from the Bower Foundation to support creating a robust healthcare workforce in our state. The project, Graduating a Healthcare Workforce, will be implemented in its first year through an initial investment of $280,000 at seven colleges across Mississippi. […]
The Foundation is announcing annual grants totaling $270,000 and awarded more than $152,000 in Rapid Response funding to keep women afloat during the pandemic The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi, a public grantmaking foundation focused on designing and funding programs that support women and girls across the state, announced 2020 annual grant awards totaling $270,000 for […]
The Foundation awarded $55,000 in Rapid Response Awards in April bringing our total investment to $119,997 since the pandemic began. The funds will be used for critical needs like food, personal hygiene products and protective gear, technology, and direct financial assistance. The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi, a public grantmaking foundation focused on improving conditions for […]
Vonda Reeves, 2020 WFM Board Chair, released the following letter:
Women’s Foundation of Mississippi awards $55,000 in rapid response grants to organizations directly serving the state’s women and families in wake of the covid-19 pandemic – The funds will be used for critical needs like food, personal hygiene products, medical equipment and protective gear, technology, and mental health services. April 30, 2020 – The Women’s […]
We will continue to update this page with resources you can use to get through this public health crisis. Mississippi State Department of Health COVID-19 Information –> click here. CDC guidelines re: the virus –> click here. Information about Small Business Assistance –> click here. Information about mortgage assistance / federal housing guidelines –> click […]