WCA Foundation

In these uncertain times, we are proud to be a supporter of Planned Parenthood. Women supporting women has never been more important than today.
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Bans Off Our Bodies BREAKING: The Supreme Court has taken away our right to abortion and overturned Roe v. Wade, opening the floodgates for states across the country to ban abortion.

Looking forward to another robust conversation with the community about what women need most - right now, in the seven-county metro area.

Please call to discuss and apply below.

WCA Foundation Fall 2021 Grant Round The WCA Foundation supports organizations and projects in the Twin Cities that provide direct services to meet the fundamental needs of women.

The WCA Foundation is proud to partner with these amazing organizations from our Fall 2020 grant round. Extraordinary times called for creativity, flexibility and new narratives for more intentional programming. Congratulations!

WCA Foundation Awards More than $400K in Grants The WCA Foundation, a Signature Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation, has awarded $418,800 in grants to 18 nonprofit organizations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area.

Our Statement on the Chauvin Trial Verdict Yesterday, we joined our community in breathing a collective sigh of relief when a jury found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty as charged in the murder of George Floyd.

Mabeth Hurd Paige is one of the WCA Foundation’s founding mothers. She also founded the Minnesota branch of the League of Women Voters. She sought office because she believed that women should participate more in politics after winning the right to vote.

Thank you to Mabeth Hurd Paige one of many brave women who broke barriers and led the way for women in the legislature.

Thank you WFMN.

Today is marking the amount of additional time in which women on average would need to work to make the same amount as white men did in 2020.

However, we also know that this gap is even greater for BIPOC women. We must work to ensure equal pay is attained for ALL women & communities.

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WCA Foundation 2021 Spring Grant Opportunity The WCA Foundation supports organizations and projects in the Twin Cities that provide direct services to meet the fundamental needs of women.

As the doors closed at our Eden Prairie office, memories of good conversations, tough decisions and organizational growth could be felt throughout the space.

Please stay in touch by noting the following contact information:

The Minneapolis Foundation
Attn: WCA Foundation
800 IDS Center
80 South 8th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402

https://www.minneapolisfoundation.org/
Susan Carter, Executive Director and Fund Advisor
[email protected]
612-672-3835 The Minneapolis Foundation

Check out the newly updated Minneapolis Foundation website! www.minneapolisfoundation.org. Can't wait for more WCA Foundation content coming soon!

Minneapolis Foundation | The Change You Feel Welcome to the Minneapolis Foundation, a community foundation that partners with nonprofits, facilitates grantmaking, drives research and advocacy, and provides services to donors.

WCA Foundation is proud to support many organizations that address domestic violence in all its forms. Be vigilant in the fight for a world free from violence.

An irreplaceable champion of women's rights and gender equity. We will rise, for you.

An important call to action from our friends at the Women's Foundation of Minnesota. Give it a read and find your place in the work.

www.wfmn.org

The members of the WCA Foundation are pleased to share exciting news about our new partnership with The Minneapolis Foundation.

https://www.minneapolisfoundation.org/wca-foundation-joins-forces-with-the-minneapolis-foundation/

WCA Foundation joins forces with The Minneapolis Foundation To advance its mission of serving women while continuing a long tradition of member engagement, the WCA Foundation will transition its operations and grantmaking to the Minneapolis Foundation.

The WCA Foundation wishes our Co-President of the Board, Peg Keenan, a happy and well-deserved retirement. ICA Food Shelf and the community are better for your service!

In accordance with MN Stay At Home orders, the WCA Foundation office will remain closed until May 4th, 2020.

Business continues as staff work from home. Thank you and be safe.

Grantees and Community Partners please note this unique grant opportunity!

Greater Twin Cities United Way (GTCUW) is an organization that seeks to disrupt inequity and foster a region where all thrive, regardless of income, race and place. Their greatest concern during the COVID-19 crisis is the likelihood of disproportionate impact on those already experiencing the greatest disparities.

To that end, GTCUW invites applications to an open wave of funding made possible through the Greater Twin Cities COVID-19 Response & Recovery Fund. A competitive application for funds will open as of April 8, 2020 and close on April 22, 2020 at 5:00pm.

They invite applications from nonprofit organizations and partnerships that are expanding the reach of current services, and/or finding new and creative ways to carry out services to support their community’s emergency needs in rapid response to COVID-19.

Priority for funding will be toward nonprofits with unique capabilities to serve vulnerable populations. The following types of organizations will receive priority under this grant opportunity:

Organizations that serve 50% or more Black, Indigenous or People of Color (BIPOC). Organizations that serve a high proportion of individuals at 200% poverty or below of the Federal Poverty Level. Organizations with a strong focus on those most vulnerable to COVID-19 as defined by the Center for Disease Control & Prevention: older adults (ages 65+), individuals with asthma, HIV or other severe illness. Small or medium organizations, defined by GTCUW as organizations with an annual budget between $250,000-$3,000,000.

The organization anticipates disbursement of funding before the end of May.

Please visit their website for more details and to apply. gtcuw.org

Thank you for the work you are doing to support our community during this difficult time.

Greater Twin Cities COVID-19 Response & Recovery Fund - Greater Twin Cities United Way Our mission is to galvanize our community to build pathways toward prosperity and equity for all. We're working to create a community where all can thrive.

WCA Foundation's Response to Coronavirus 19

Hello Friends,

Starting Monday, March 16th, 2020, the WCA Foundation office will be closed and staff will work remotely through April 13. At that time leadership will discuss returning to full operations. All meetings during this time are cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date.

While site visits and in-person meetings will be postponed, staff is available by email (preferred) and phone. If you are a grantee with a scheduled visit or presentation, the office will be in touch to discuss next steps.

Our May 1st deadline is still in place and we are currently accepting grant applications online via www.wcafoundation.org.

Lastly, we feel confident that these uncertain times will call on our better angels. Asking us to acknowledge that the world is inextricably connected, and to take care of each other.

Thank you.

WCA Foundation prioritizes the safety of our members, grantees, community partners and staff as we monitor the spread of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) around the world.

We are ensuring that necessary precautions are being taken within our organization. Here are some steps to follow:
1. When attending WCA Foundation meetings or site visits be sure to wash your hands frequently.
2. In place of a handshake, a verbal greeting is welcome.
3. If you are not feeling well, PLEASE STAY HOME.
If you are concerned about attending a WCA Foundation meeting or site visit, please contact the office.
We will keep you updated should things change, or operations need to be adjusted.
For more information follow the guidance of the Minnesota Department of Health. https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/basics.html

The WCA Foundation's grant application for the May 1st, 2020 deadline is now open. www.wcafoundation.org

Please welcome Pam Byrnes to WCA Foundation. She is our new office administrator. Pam lives in Orono with her husband Steve and sons Nicholas and Christopher. Pam has been involved in school and community organizations including Basketball Boosters, PTO President and as a confirmation group leader. For the last 15 years she was a marketing and design consultant. When not chasing her boys she enjoys cooking, spending time on the lake and skiing.

You can reach Pam at 952-932-9032 and [email protected].

Fran Heitzman was passion personified. The WCA Foundation was proud to support Bridging. The world is better because Fran was in it.

http://www.startribune.com/bridging-founder-fran-heitzman-dies-at-94/566928652/

Fran Heitzman, who founded nonprofit furniture bank, dies at 94 Follow the StarTribune for the news, photos and videos from the Twin Cities and beyond.

We're excited about the updates to our entryway mural!

Grantees

Thank you, Judi Gleeman, for everything.
"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end" ~ Seneca

Please join me in welcoming our new Office Administrator, Aisha Richardson, to the WCA Foundation! She will be transitioning into Judi Gleeman's administrative role. Please reach out to Aisha via her email admin@wcafoundation or 952-932-9032.
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The WCA Foundation grant application for our November 1, 2019 deadline will open after Labor Day. Remember - you'll need to contact the office to discuss eligibility and receive the invitation code!

99 years ago today, August 26th, 1920, the 19th Amendment was certified by U.S. Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby giving women the right to vote in the United States. On , the WCA Foundation remains committed to changing the lives of women in our communities.

Grant applications for the November 1st deadline will open on September 1st. Remember to phone the office to discuss eligibility!

July 28th marks Susan Carter's 5th anniversary as Executive Director of the WCA Foundation.

Great news from a longtime grantee - the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota!

ILCM Has a New Executive Director - Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota Contact: Melissa Pfeiffer, Associate Director, ILCM, 651-641-1011 ext. 201 SAINT PAUL, MN, July 19, 2019 —The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM) has selected Veena A. Iyer, JD as our new executive director. Iyer will begin at ILCM on September 9th. “In this time in our nation’s history, ...

Proud to participate in the Economic Opportunity Summit hosted by the Women's Foundation of MN today! Let's commit to Equity in Design.

WCA Foundation office will be closed today due to weather.
Thank you.

The WCA Foundation grant application for our May 1, 2019 deadline will open tomorrow, March 1st. Remember - you'll need to contact the office to discuss eligibility and receive the invitation code!

JOIN US! The WCA Foundation is looking for new female volunteer members.

The foundation is hosting a prospective member event on March 5th, 2019 at 3:30 pm.
6500 City West Parkway, Suite 305, Eden Prairie, MN 55345.
Please RSVP to 952-932-9032.

About WCA Foundation Membership

WCA Foundation is a membership organization led by female volunteer members working to improve the quality of life for women in the 7-county metropolitan area. Members of the WCA Foundation are responsible for investigating grant applications. In the course of their investigations, the members select and study applications, hear presentations by grantseekers and make site visits. Upon completion of their investigations, they make grant recommendations to the WCA Foundation Board of Directors.

The WCA Foundation offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 18, in observance of Presidents Day.