The Women’s Fund of El Paso raises money through fundraising events and giving circles to help single mothers and other low-to-moderate income women and girls increase their earning power by going to college, pursuing a technical degree, or attending a leadership program.

• Join the Fortune 400 on the Women’s Fund website.  The Fortune 400 is designed to promote professional women of El Paso.  Fortune 400 supporters are exposed to heavy website traffic.  The Fortune 400 is $400/year.  As an added benefit, the first 50 Fortune 400 members to sign on get an extra year free! 

• Support a Giving Circle to raise money for a particular need of women in our community.  A growing trend in philanthropy, Giving Circles consist of a group of individuals who pool their funds and other resources to support a specific need in the community.   You can turn small gifts into big impacts by contributing to an existing Giving Circle on the Women’s Fund website or creating your own.

• Make plans to attend thePower of the Purse Auction for Women in May 2009.  The Power of the Purse features silent and live auctions of handbags at all prices and styles.  Proceeds from the event will be used to support the Women’s Fund and provide scholarships to low and moderate-income single mothers and other women for educational advancement and leadership development.

The Women’s Fund website provides resources for women, calendar of activities and events, arts and culture, advocacy issues, and opportunities for networking and exchange.  The benefits of involvement include the opportunity to:

• BE part of a network dedicated to women's philanthropy and economic advancement of women
• ACCESS a woman-centered website with dynamic information, essential resources for women and creative inspiration with art, photography & poetry
• VOICE opinions, concerns, experiences, and inspirations in ‘Points of View’
• PROMOTE business and skills through unique Fortune 400 listing and e-cards
• e-NEWSLETTER featuring resources, activities and events for women and their families
• JOIN a Giving Circle or create your own with friends and colleagues for group- directed, affordable philanthropy that impacts real lives
• POTENTIAL eligibility for grants toward educational and leadership advancement

The Women’s Fund of El Paso provides scholarships for low and moderate-income single mothers and other women seeking educational advancement and leadership development.  Women who receive grants become part of the Women’s Fund Network, connecting women to a world of resources available to help improve their quality of life.  The Women’s Fund’s Scholarship Committee reviews grant applications on an ongoing basis. 

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