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February Lunch and Learn – Elevating Women’s Well-Being: Addressing Opportunities, Inspiring Solutions

February Lunch and Learn – Elevating Women’s Well-Being: Addressing Opportunities, Inspiring Solutions By Aimee Greeter February’s Lunch & Learn was an informative discussion on the state of women and girls in North Carolina. This session, entitled “Elevating Women’s Well-Being: Addressing Opportunities, Inspiring Solutions,” was held on February 11, both in-person and virtually. It included several […]

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Galentine’s Day Recap: A Night of Connection, Celebration, and Community

Education & Events / Womens Impact Fund

Galentine’s Day Recap: A Night of Connection, Celebration, and Community By Meaghan Dunham Arena The Women’s Impact Fund recently gathered for a heartwarming Galentine’s Day celebration, bringing together a dynamic group of women dedicated to philanthropy and community impact. Hosted in the private event space at Birdsong Brewing in NoDa, the evening was filled with laughter, connection, and

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Stories of Impact: Crittenton

Grants & Philanthropy / Womens Impact Fund

Stories of Impact: Crittenton By Kristiana Ringer, Development Associate, Crittenton Crittenton was established in 1903 and has served over 45,000 mothers, girls, and children from across North Carolina through our residential programs located in Charlotte. Our mission is to empower women and children through education, health, residential care, and supportive services. We serve pregnant girls and women

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Women LEAD #1: Breaking Boundaries: Women Taking Control of Wealth and Impact

Education & Events / Womens Impact Fund

Women LEAD #1: Breaking Boundaries: Women Taking Control of Wealth and Impact By: Anna Grace Hawkins The first Women LEAD session for 2025, held at the generous Steak 48 in Southpark, was a dynamic discussion on women’s roles in money conversations, investment decisions, and the power to make an impact through these choices. Our panel

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Member Spotlight: Allyson James

Members / Womens Impact Fund

Member Spotlight: Allyson James By Aimee Greeter Find out what quote motivates Allyson and how she chose to become a member. Can you provide a brief background on yourself for those who do not know you? I’m the big sister to a great brother and the proud auntie of two nephews. I’m also a dog

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12 Weekend Events in Charlotte to Celebrate Black History Month

Community Issues / Womens Impact Fund

12 Weekend Events in Charlotte to Celebrate Black History Month By Meaghan Dunham Arena, WIF Staff Throughout February, the Queen City comes alive with events, exhibitions, and community gatherings that honor the achievements, resilience, and contributions of Black leaders, artists, and activists. Whether you’re exploring local Black-owned businesses, attending historical tours, or have fun at

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Stories of Impact: TreesCharlotte

2024, Grants & Philanthropy / Womens Impact Fund

Stories of Impact: TreesCharlotte By Mandy Ravin, TreesCharlotte Trees are the unsung heroes of our city. They make our lives healthier and happier and are proven to reduce stress, improve social inequities, increase property values, and lower heating and cooling costs. You may see them every day without giving them much thought. Yet the team

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Founders Fund Investment Strategy

Grants & Philanthropy, WIF News / Womens Impact Fund

Founders Fund Investment Strategy By Lea Fitzpatrick In the spring of 2024, as the Women’s Impact Fund (WIF) celebrated its 20th Anniversary, we proudly launched the Founders Fund, securing the future of our mission and honoring the vision of our founders, Mary Lou Babb and Claire Tate. The Babb family’s generous $100,000 initial gift allowed

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Spotlight on Charlotte’s Local News: Insights from Our January 2025 Salon Meeting

Education & Events, Members / Womens Impact Fund

Spotlight on Charlotte’s Local News: Insights from Our January 2025 Salon Meeting By Cathia Friou On the evening of January 14, 2025, we had the pleasure of hosting our second Salon Social at the lovely home of one of our members. The evening featured an enlightening conversation with two prominent figures in Charlotte’s media landscape:

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Recap: A Festive Finale for 2024

2024, Education & Events, Members / Womens Impact Fund

Recap: A Festive Finale for 2024 By Kristin Keen On December 4, WIF members and friends came together at LoSo’s Thousand Hills Coffee event space to raise a glass (of wine and mashed potatoes) for the 2024 holiday season. Among the highlights were Q&A mixer activities, opportunity to write cards of encouragement supporting our Western North Carolina neighbors impacted by

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February Lunch and Learn – Elevating Women’s Well-Being: Addressing Opportunities, Inspiring Solutions

Galentine’s Day Recap: A Night of Connection, Celebration, and Community

Stories of Impact: Crittenton

Women LEAD #1: Breaking Boundaries: Women Taking Control of Wealth and Impact

Member Spotlight: Allyson James

12 Weekend Events in Charlotte to Celebrate Black History Month

Stories of Impact: TreesCharlotte

Founders Fund Investment Strategy

Spotlight on Charlotte’s Local News: Insights from Our January 2025 Salon Meeting

Recap: A Festive Finale for 2024

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