CFMC Funds

Women’s Fund

Our vision is that every woman and girl has what she needs to be healthy, confident and able to fulfill her dreams. When a woman thrives, her family thrives. When a family thrives, the community thrives.

2024 Womens Fund Council

Changing Lives of Women & Girls

Although the needs of women and girls in Monterey County will shift over time, the need to invest in them will remain constant. The Women’s Fund Endowment ensures that there are permanent resources to meet those needs. Your gift supports leadership and advocacy training, college scholarships, and more. We invite you to partner with us.

Impact – Over $2.7 Million Awarded

Since 2003, more than $2.7 million has been granted to organizations improving the lives of women and girls in Monterey County:

  • Investing in the Future of Girls  Girls’ Health in Girls’ Hands (GHGH) is an initiative created by the Women’s Fund that empowers local girls. Now housed at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County, it is comprised of six nonprofit organizations working together for greater impact.
  • Creating Opportunity through Scholarships – More than $500,000 has been awarded through 151 scholarships from 2016-2024.
  • Advancing Women’s Economic Security  – The Women’s Economic Security Initiative helped low-income women in Monterey County, especially those caring for children, gain access to education, training, and support services they need.
2024 Womens Fund Scholar Speaker

Investing in Women and Girls

The 17th annual Women’s Fund Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Monterey brought together more than 500 supporters for an inspiring program and raised more than $115,000 to benefit local women and girls. Thank you to our sponsors for making the event possible! Learn more and see event photos.

Videos

The Power and Progress of Women: a Conversation with Christine Dawson and Morgane McNally

The Ripple Effect: Esmeralda Owen

My Scholarship Story: Lizeth Patena

2024 Women’s Fund Luncheon Sponsors

Graphic of Sponsors for the 2024 Women's Fund

Learn how the Women’s Fund helps create pathways through leadership, advocacy, education, safety from human trafficking and more.

See the how Girls’ Health in Girls’ Hands scholarships helps young women in Monterey county achieve their dreams.

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With your support, we will continue to make a difference today, while building the endowment to meet the challenges of the future.

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