Women's Fund of the Community Foundation for South Central NY

10/20/2026

The Women's Fund was happy to present the Franklin Stage Company, located in Franklin, Delaware County, with a grant of $7,530 to help fund two women-created shows in the company's 30th anniversary season.​ 🎭

The first is HOME?, a one-woman play by Hend Ayoub which depicts a Palestinian woman's search for life, liberty and happiness. It invites audiences into a compelling conversation about migration, resilience and selfhood.​

The s​econd production is a performance of the Dual Rivet Dance company, a women-led company creating highly physical dance and film.​

2026 Season 30th Anniversary Fundraiser with Duo Extempore May 31 Much Ado About Nothing Jul 03 – Jul 19 HOME? A Palestinian Woman’s Pursuit of Life, Liberty, and Happiness Jul 24 – Jul 26 Dual Rivet Dance Jul 31 – Aug 02 The Civilities Aug 07 – Aug 23

10/10/2026

Did you know? On this date in 1903, the Women's Social and Political Union was founded in Manchester, England. Fifteen years later its members, the "suffragettes," would secure voting rights for women in the UK for the first time.​ 🗳

10/02/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The phrase "breast cancer" is terrifying, but there are ways to help reduce risk, and improve outcomes for those diagnosed. To learn more, the Susan G. Komen website is a good resource for the general public, patients, and caregivers.​

https://www.komen.org/about-komen/our-impact/breast-cancer/breast-cancer-awareness-month/

09/29/2026

We recently made a $6,000 grant to Cornell Cooperative Extension-Broome County in support of its Women in Agriculture Network. This program brings together women who engage in farming as a business, and supports them through education and peer-to-peer networking. Farm tours and virtual and in-person training gives women insights into the production, marketing, financial, human resources, and legal aspects of the farming business.

09/22/2026

Today is American Business Women's Day, and we'd like to offer a shout-out and encouragement to women who take the lead in business, work for their professional development, and take a hammer to the glass ceiling!​

09/09/2026

On July 29 we held our Women's Fund signature donor event and awarded seven grants to deserving organizations from around South Central New York:​

Cornell Cooperative Extension-Broome County: $6,000​
Tioga Arts Council: $10,000​
Franklin Stage Company: $7,530​
Yaleville Farm: $6,000​
Opportunities for Otsego: $10,000​
Friends of Recovery Dedicated to Others, Inc.: $10,000​
George F. Johnson Memorial Library: $5,000​

Watch this space for more details!

09/05/2026

Saturday, September 5, is International Day of Charity... a great time to offer support for organizations whose work you support. 💚 Please share the link below with anyone you know who might be interested in supporting the Women's Fund:​
https://donorswhocare.org/ways-to-give/

09/02/2026

The community behind this fund continues to amaze us! Thank you Joan for sharing your experience with the Women's Fund. We can't wait to celebrate 25 years in 2027!

If you're interested in learning more about the Women's Fund or how to get involved contact Executive Director, Tina Barber at [email protected].

08/31/2026

Good health is the first requirement to grow and thrive, and breast cancer is Enemy #1 for all women. The Women’s Fund made a grant of $5,000 to Bassett Healthcare Network of Central New York to provide financial support for breast cancer patients whose lives have been disrupted by the disease.​

08/26/2026

Today is Women's Equality Day, which this year celebrates the 106th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, affirming the right of women to vote throughout the U.S. This was a landmark moment in the history of women's rights, of democracy, and of the nation, but there is still plenty of work left to do. The Women's Fund is determined and proud to do our part.​ 🇺🇸🗳