Affiliate Funds
Women’s Fund
Investing in opportunity and equality to empower the women and children of Lorain County through education, grantmaking, and philanthropy.
Our Mission and History
Established in 1991, the Women’s Fund is dedicated to investing in opportunities and promoting equality to empower the women and children of Lorain County through education, grantmaking, and philanthropy.
Over thirty years ago, a group of visionary women in Lorain County recognized the lack of financial support for programs specifically designed to address the unique challenges faced by women, including underemployment, sexual assault, domestic abuse, and single parenting issues.
These injustices persist today, and the Women’s Fund remains steadfast in its mission to build an endowment that supports vital programs for women and children. We educate the public about the pressing issues affecting women and youth and drive philanthropic efforts to overcome these obstacles. Our mission is to invest, support, and empower the women and children of Lorain County through education, grantmaking, and philanthropy.
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Use It or Lose It—Give with Your FSA!
An Initiative of the Women’s Fund, an Affiliate of the Community Foundation of Lorain County
Change the Cycle provides essential period products to those in need, ensuring no one in our community faces period poverty. Your support helps us purchase products in bulk at wholesale prices, maximizing every donation.
How to Give
- Select case-packed items from our Change the Cycle Wish List
- Add items to your cart and proceed to checkout
- Enter your contact details and complete your purchase
Through HDI Wholesale’s Wish List Bonus, once total purchases reach $1,500, HDI donates an additional 10% in products to further support our mission.
For questions, contact Tracey at 1-800-284-5449. Thank you for helping us change the cycle!
Women’s Fund Advisory Board
- Adeline Dascoli-President
- Judy Pulito-Vice President, Change the Cycle Initiative Committee Chair
- Ariel Powell-Treasurer
- Gretchen Norton-Secretary
- Shari Sackett-Community Engagement Chair
- Theresa Holthaus-Development Committee Chair
- Cyndi McCabe
- Emily Lanzola
- SueAnn Naso
- Colleen Walts-Staff Liaison
Women’s Fund Grants
Application Opens: August 1
Application Deadline: September 1
Board Decision: October
The Women’s Fund is a permanent endowment that encourages endeavors that are developed by or benefit women and children. The Women’s Fund grant program provides funding to non-profit organizations, informal groups of women, or emerging grassroots organizations where 100% of the clients benefiting from the grant funding are women and children.
$436K
in grants and scholarships since 1994
