Member Spotlight: Pia Millican By Kate Jotsworth Pia’s view on staying curious and continuously evolving is evident in anything she does. She most certainly does not let grass grow under her feet! Can you provide a brief background on yourself for those who do not know you? I am originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I moved …
Honoring the Impact of Women in the Queen City By: Aimee Greeter You do not have to look far to see the impact that women have on our community here in Charlotte. As we celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month both in March, we want to highlight several of these women who are …
Recap of Women & Wisdom: Women & Work: The Opportunity & The Opportunity Cost By Haley Arellano This week Women’s Impact Fund held one of our signature events, Women & Wisdom, at the Goodwill Opportunity Campus. This year, the title of the event was Women & Work: The Opportunity & The Opportunity Cost and attendees heard …
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Lunch & Learn: Affordable Housing in Charlotte By Leslie Cramer The Women’s Impact Fund held its third Lunch & Learn event, focusing on the pressing issue of affordable housing in Charlotte. Tonya Bruce moderated a panel of representatives from Charlotte nonprofits focused on addressing housing insecurity and providing support services. Our panelists included Kristina Aquilone …
Stories of Impact: Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center By Susan Adams One of our 2023 nonprofit partners, Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center (CSHC), received $70,000 to maximize the reach of their community programs and serve more patients. CSHC helps ensure access to high-quality speech-language therapy services for individuals, families, and schools. Hearing is critical for …
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Expanding the Spirit of Philanthropy: Let’s Spread the Word! By Michelle Cottrell This March let’s expand the spirit of philanthropy in Charlotte by encouraging more women to become members of Women’s Impact Fund! Who will you invite to join you this spring? Can’t decide how to get the conversation started? Consider the following ideas. Here …
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What Women Inspire Our Members? Complied by Leslie Cramer For Women’s History Month, we asked some of our members to tell us about women who inspire them. Janeen Bryant inspires me with her contagious enthusiasm, passion, and authenticity. Charlotte is a better community because of her leadership. ~ Whitney Feld My mom is a hero …
Member Spotlight: Kimberly Perry By Kate Jostworth Kimberly’s purpose ‘to do good ‘while you can is evident in her volunteer commitments with many groups in our community. Kimberly joined WIF in 2021 and can be found serving on the Human Services Grant committee. Let’s get to know Kimberly Perry! Can you provide a brief background …
Stories of Impact: Heart Math Tutoring By Mary Lauren Bishop, Heart Math Tutoring Director of Development The Community Impact Committee recently contacted Charlotte’s Director of Development at Heart Math Tutoring, Mary Lauren Bishop, who shared stories of their success with Charlotte area students. “Will,” a second-grade student, was paired with “Mark,” a tutor who identified …
Black America and the Arts: The Impact of Black and African Americans on Visual Arts, Music, Cultural Movements, and More in Charlotte By Kristin Keen Black and African Americans have played a profound and influential role in shaping the cultural landscape of Charlotte and the surrounding region, leaving an indelible mark on visual arts, music, …
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