The Fund for Women & Girls conducts an annual competitive grantmaking program for nonprofit organizations serving women and girls in South Central Pennsylvania. The Fund’s focus is to support projects that create lasting change by addressing critical needs, promoting self-sufficiency and opening doors to new opportunities. Grantmaking is guided by a commitment to strengthen programs that improve safety, health, education and overall quality of life for women and girls in our community.
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2025 Fund for Women & Girls Grants Total: $71,678.
Blue Mountain Escape | $14,820
Provides housing, basic needs and workforce development support for women reentering the community from incarceration or treatment, helping them build stability and independence.
Brethren Housing Association | $15,000
Offers transitional housing, case management and life skills training to single mothers and their children, supporting their path from homelessness to permanent housing.
Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance | $7,500
Removes barriers to breast cancer screening through the MammaGift Project, which offers free mammograms and follow-up care for uninsured or underinsured women.
Family Promise of Harrisburg Capital Region | $7,500
Provides shelter, meals and essential services to families experiencing homelessness while helping women achieve their financial and housing goals.
Girls on the Run Mid State PA | $7,500
Combines physical activity with life skills education, mentoring and confidence-building programs for girls in grades 3 through 8.
Healthy Steps Diaper Bank | $6,000
Distributes diapers and period products to families in need, addressing essential health and dignity needs for women and their families.
LGBT Center of Central PA | $5,858
Supports GLO Harrisburg, a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults of color, especially women and girls, with programs to promote health, safety and community connection.
YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County | $7,500
Provides free crisis support, counseling and advocacy for survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking, along with prevention education in schools.
