by Women's Fund | Jun 30, 2020 | Grants, Stories
When Lisa Shafran, President of Turning Point, was interviewed for this story, we were just three weeks into a global pandemic –three pivotal, life-changing weeks that have morphed into a completely different way the 40-year-old organization is now serving victims of...
by Women's Fund | Jun 23, 2020 | Grants, Stories
Advocating for survivors of interpersonal violence, Coburn Place has continued to serve some of our most vulnerable population, even during this new uncertain reality. While the world around them is in chaos caused by a global pandemic, Coburn Place has held steadfast...
by Women's Fund | Jun 2, 2020 | Grants, Stories
While our nation remains in shock over the unprecedented and unthinkable ways that COVID-19 has changed our lives, domestic violence is one of the most horrific. The pressure, anxiety and isolation caused by the coronavirus has triggered an increase in abuse and...
by Women's Fund | May 29, 2020 | Grants, Stories
Written by Jasmin French is the Senior Manager of Ethics & Compliance at Cummins Inc. She was an OPTIONS Class 19 participant and is currently a member of Women’s Fund Engagement Committee. Last month, Women’s Fund hosted a virtual conversation with the leaders of...
by Women's Fund | May 21, 2020 | Grants, News
While the 2020 stay-at-home order designed to stop the spread of the corona-virus is known to have flattened the infection curve and saved countless lives, sadly that same life-saving order may actually be making violence in homes more frequent and severe, putting...
by Women's Fund | May 15, 2020 | Grants, Stories
Lauren Petersen is the Senior Director of Relationship Management at TechPoint. She was an OPTIONS Class 16 participant and is currently a member of Women’s Fund Engagement Committee Member. On April 29, more than 30 Women’s Fund staff, OPTIONS Alumnae and Sage...
