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Condemning Violence Against AAPI Communities
The Fund for Women and Girls is deeply saddened and troubled by the attacks in Georgia this week. We have joined together with members of the Women’s Funding Network to issue a statement of solidarity that condemns violence and systemic racism and misogyny against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).
Families Need Child Care Resources Now More Than Ever
Families in Chester County are working harder than ever. COVID-19 has not only proven to be a public health crisis, but it has exposed the existing crisis for child care as well.
#ChescoActs – What’s Next?
An update from The Fund and the Chester County Women’s Commission
A Working Mom on Back-to-School Life in COVID
Back-to-school shopping lists and “First Day of School” photos look a bit unusual these days.
Aleta Ross: #firsttimevoter
“I think voting is one of the most exciting things a person can do as a member of their community and country.”
The Fund Statement: Our Commitment to Racial Justice
Though our organization has always recognized structural inequalities that negatively impact women and people of color, this current climax of institutional violence is a reminder to us all that we cannot be complacent.
Q&A with GAC Member Parul Agarwal
Parul Agarwal, Managing Principal and Certified Executive Coach at Scope Communications, LLC, reflects on her experience serving on GAC.
Op-Ed: The Hardest Hit by COVID-19? Women and Girls
This new reality spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic has been more of a juggling act for women who bear the brunt of caregiving, homeschooling and work-from-home responsibilities all at once.
Navigating Uncharted Waters
“We remain encouraged by local, regional and global efforts to combat and overcome this crisis together. In the face of such a daunting challenge, we recognize that every one of us has a role to play.”
Using Your Voice
In our election-themed Kitchen Table Talk, GAB alumna Emma sits down with Tam Williams and Dr. Pamela Gray from the League of Women Voters (LWV) to discuss the importance of voting, resources for voters, and the barriers that many people face getting out to vote.
Immigration and Domestic Violence
In our most recent Kitchen Table Talk, intern Emma sat down at the kitchen table to chat with staff attorneys Alison Coutifaris and Sofia Gattorno-Irizarry from HIAS PA about their program to help immigrant women survivors of domestic violence seek justice against their abusers.