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On Saturday, October 19, The Women’s Fund of Greater Cincinnati Foundation held it’s inaugural Appointed 101 event in Butler County. This event brought together about 50 emerging local leaders eager to step into influential roles within their communities. The program provided participants with essential tools, knowledge, and resources to pursue…

Paid leave isn’t just a policy, it’s a lifeline for workers and families. Throughout their lives, most people will experience at least two moments where they need to step away from work to care for themselves or a loved one. Yet, 77% of Ohio workers have no access to paid…

As we approach the November 2024 elections, the stakes are higher than ever. This election will influence key policies that directly affect women, families, and our community at large. From local initiatives to national representatives, your vote is your voice in shaping the future. Women have historically led the charge…

Cincinnati, OH (August 14, 2024) – Now is the time for Ohio to address benefits cliffs according to the newly-formed Economic Mobility Alliance Ohio (EMAO) as workers earning less than 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) or $51,640 per year for a family of three – continue to…

CINCINNATI (July 13, 2024) –  The Women’s Fund Appointed Civic Leadership Academy (ACLA) was selected to receive the prestigious 2024 Canary Award at the Ohio Women’s Leadership Summit. This recognition celebrates the academy’s exceptional contributions to civic leadership and its commitment to empowering women in our community. Rajani Menon, Civic…

Miranda Hamrick, JD Vice President, Compliance Manager – Consumer Bank Deposit Compliance Fifth Third Bank My why: “I said yes to the leadership council because I have seen the impact of the cliff effect and how harmful it can be to women, especially single mothers, who are trying to grow…

First, what is the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and why should you care? The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable tax credit for low to moderate income working individuals and families. It is designed to encourage and reward work, as well as to reduce poverty. The amount…

For its 2024-25 grant cycle, the Women’s Fund designated its funding to support organizational transformation to benefit gender and racial equity in our region and within organizations that work on key issue areas within the economic self-sufficiency and mobility space. The Women’s Fund is proud to support five organizations in…