The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi will host their annual Women of Vision event and celebrate the 2018 honorees. Meet past Women of Vision and current Board members as the foundation introduces their 2018 class of grantees. Mix and mingle during this cocktail party while learning more about the important work of the Women’s Foundation. […]
WFM’s “Consider This” panel discussions provide conversations with experts on a variety of topics. Join us on August 23, for our next discussion on mindfulness and mental health. In partnership with Mindful Therapy- Dr. Megan Clapton, Dr. Ali Brown, and Dr. Sonya Shipley we will discuss self-care strategies to promote mental health and well-being in […]
JOIN THE WOMEN’S FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPI FOR OUR NEW FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON: Thrive @ Work. Thrive @ Work will showcase businesses with inventive workplace policies and discuss their positive impacts for both the employee and employer. During the luncheon, a panel of business leaders will share their experiences, both successes and challenges, to foster discussion […]
‘SHE’S ON BOARD’ A BOARD TRAINING PROGRAM FOR WOMEN The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi, in partnership with the Junior League of Jackson, introduces this BRAND NEW leadership program for ALL Mississippi women interested in board service. This board governance and training program will give women the tools they need to succeed and lead in the […]
The Mississippi Legislature has adjourned sine die for the 2018 regular legislative session. We rounded up the bills that matter to you most and have provided an explanation and a status update on each of them in our legislative recap! Stay up-to-date about what’s going on at the State Capitol. Read the 2018 Legislative Review.
The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi has an exciting year of events and programs planned for 2018! Add these events to your calendar and make plans to join us! Questions? Email frances@womensfoundationms.org for more details re: tickets, sponsorships, etc. Click here for the 2018 WFM Events Schedule
The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi is excited to announce a series of panel discussions for our “Consider This” program. The discussions will feature experts from different fields. The events will be facilitated by WFM. We provide conversation and appetizers; cash bar for drinks. We’re excited to announce the first two panels: Thursday, April […]
The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi is excited to partner with the Mississippi Humanities Council and ReThink Mississippi for the Spring 2018 “Ideas on Tap” series! All Spring, we’ll be joining these groups to host panel discussions about the impact young people make by staying (and sometimes leaving) Mississippi. We’ll look at areas […]
The Women’s Foundation of Mississippi is thrilled to be in our new space in the Fondren Corner Building! Our new address is: 2906 North State Street Suite 302 Jackson, MS 39216. Save our new address for your records! When women thrive, Mississippi thrives.
Please join the Women’s Foundation of Mississippi as we celebrate and introduce our 2017 Honorees and Grantees! Mary Currier, MD, MPH – State Health Officer, Mississippi State Department of Health Portia Ballard Espy, Director of Community Building, William Winter Institute of Racial Reconciliation Grace P.C. Lee – Co-Founder, Co-Owner, and retired President of Trilogy Communications, Inc. […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]With the mission of economic security for women, the Women’s Foundation of Mississippi (WFM) is awarding a total of $670,000 in grants to non-profit organizations and community colleges across the state for the 2017 funding cycle. The sixteen recipients of the grants stretch across the state and provide programs to women in the […]
The abused and neglected girls in foster care at Methodist Children’s Home (MCH) are already at a social and economic disadvantage. The RN-led Girls Matter program teaches these girls comprehensive sex ed including safe sex and STI/HIV prevention, abstinence, consent, birth control options, and healthy relationships. The grant also funded the setup of a separate room […]
