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Monday, December 19, 2011
100 Women $100 Change
Hmong American Women’s Association, 7212 W. Fond du Lac Ave, Milwaukee
6:30 to 8:00 pm

The Hmong Women’s Giving Circle of the Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee invites you to the kick-off for “100 Women, $100 Change!”  Light refreshments and appetizers will be served.

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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
22nd Annual Women & Public Policy Luncheon
Italian Conference Center | 631 E. Chicago St., Milwaukee
Registration opens at 11:30am Luncheon Noon – 1:30pm

Featuring Guest Speaker
Tonya Lewis Lee
Health: Closing the Gap on Health Disparities in the United States

Lee is a tireless advocate for healthy babies and healthy women, issues of critical importance to the Women’s Fund and all of Milwaukee. She is also an accomplished writer and filmmaker and is married to director Spike Lee.

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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Social Change Exchange
Italian Conference Center | 631 E. Chicago St., Milwaukee
10:00am–11:30am

Human trafficking is a modern-day form of slavery. Through coercion, abuse and imprisonment, as many as 300,000 American children, particularly girls, are at risk for being commercially sexually exploited each year in our neighborhoods, through escort services and online. Join us for an informative and engaging conversation about sex trafficking in the greater Milwaukee area. 

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Friday, October 7, 2011
Go Run from the White House Project
Chicago, IL
October 7-9

The White House Project’s Go Run training aims to demystify the political process and inspire a diverse group of women in to the leadership pipeline. The training spans three days, Friday-Sunday. We recommend that participants stay overnight in the area and attend all sessions. Registration is $250 not including accommodations. Scholarships are available.

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Friday, July 29, 2011
La Galería Latina
Live Artists Studio Gallery, 228 S. 1st Street, Suite 302. Entrance on Oregon St.
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Latinas en Acción is turning five! You’re invited to celebrate with us and show your support at this fundraising event. Meet our grant partners and enjoy art and live performances by local Latina artists. Also featured is a limited edition bracelet created by a local artist as a thank you gift for donations of $100 or more.

We are a community resource driven by and for Latina women dedicated to supporting programs that enhance the lives of Latina women and girls in the greater Milwaukee area.

 

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Friday, June 24, 2011
Join the Challenge Party to Support the Lesbian Fund
7:00pm-11:00pm

We are grateful to philanthropist Joseph Pabst for his pledge to match gifts up to a total of $10,000 for all donations to the Lesbian Fund received through the 2011 Challenge Party. Any donation to the Lesbian Fund is appreciated.  Even if you cannot attend, make a donation and your gift will be doubled—making it twice as effective. Click here to make a donation.

The Lesbian Fund is honored to have been selected as one of three recipients for this year’s Challenge Party. This is an exciting opportunity and you are invited to join us!

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Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Her Scholars Reception
Woman's Club of Wisconsin | 813 E. Kilbourn Avenue in MIlwaukee
5:30pm-7:00pm

Join the Her Scholarship Committee in honoring the 2011 recipients.

Appetizers and beverages will be served. There is no cost to attend. Parking is available to the south of the Woman’s Club. Enter on Cass Street.

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Monday, June 6, 2011
Hmong Women's Giving Circle Training Institute & Inaugural Luncheon
Hmong First Baptist Church | 6693 N. 99th Street
Hmong Training Institute | 9:30 am - Noon • Luncheon | Noon - 1:00pm

Join Viv Ncaus: A Hmong Women’s Giving Circle at their exciting and empowering inaugural event to support Hmong women and girls in Wisconsin!

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Saturday, June 4, 2011
The Power and Art of Persuasion in Advocacy
Mount Mary College
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The most successful advocates are skilled in the art and practice of persuasion.  Join Catherine Gray, Lead Communications Trainer for The White House Project, for a day of practice, feedback and a whole lot of inspiration!

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Tuesday, May 3, 2011
African American Women’s Fund Project Annual Reception
Miller Park, Gehl Club Room
5:30pm - 7:30pm

You are invited to a reception honoring our 2011 Grant Partners. The African American Women’s Fund Project is dedicated to funding programs that support the health, well-being and advancement of African American women and girls in greater Milwaukee. 

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Women & Girls: A Snapshot

In the Women’s Funding Network there are more than 160 women’s funds working together to build on $535 million in collective assets and more than $65 million in annual grantmaking.