Why I Give

Three women that have committed their lives to the betterment of women and girls, have something to say about why they do it. One is a call to action, one is about giving back, and one is about doing the right thing. Listen!

Once I was financially successful I could do more than talk about equity for women. If I could give, a lot of others could also. To effect change, we need money.

Judge Bettina Borders, Founder of the Women’s Fund SouthCoast and current President of the Board of Directors

The face of women’s philanthropy has changed dramatically – it has been democratized and diversified… it is grassroots and its effect is growing and its time is now.

Chrissie Bascom, Long-time supporter of the Fund

Understanding poverty means you know what it does to a person, a family, a neighborhood, a community. You know the systemic issues people face—issues they didn’t create and can’t control. You know how much strength and resilience they need to break the cycle. And you know in your heart, that they deserve more.

Manuela Rosa, Former Program Director for the LifeWork Project and member of the Women’s Fund SouthCoast Board of Directors

Every time you give, we become a stronger voice to advocate for the rights of women and girls.

Because of you we can help girls …

prevent teen pregnancy
lower school dropout rates and complete high school
pursue a college education or a skilled trade program
decrease relationship violence
reduce sexual assault and rape occurrences

Because of you more women can …

complete college or a skilled trade program
find meaningful, respectful fair-wage jobs
have access to healthcare
begin families when they are ready
afford child care
start their own businesses

Why I Give

Once I was financially successful I could do more than talk about equity for women. If I could give, a lot of others could also. To effect change, we need money.

The face of women’s philanthropy has changed dramatically – it has been democratized and diversified… it is grassroots and its effect is growing and its time is now.

Every time you give, we become a stronger voice to advocate for the rights of women and girls.

Because of you we can help girls …

Because of you more women can …

Because of you more women will …

Because of you we can interrupt the cycle of poverty.

Women's dollars make the difference.

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