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

03/30/2026

During the last week of Women's History Month, Christina Gould was the spotlight! Members of the Women's Fund Leadership committee met Christina last year at the The Place to learn more about the self-defense courses she taught to women and girls in Norwich. Her passion, expertise, and desire for women to feel confident and empowered wherever they go, is such an inspiration! If you are near Oneonta or Norwich, consider participating in one of her classes.

We close out our women's history month segments sponsored by the Community Foundation for South Central New York, with the story of a local jiu-jitsu instructor who helps women learn

03/20/2026

From 20 to 130....Rachel Murat is engaging students to participate in supporting their fellow students and community!

Women's History Month: Maine-Endwell teacher helps feed families in need

03/19/2026

03/13/2026

Donna Lupardo is not a native of the Southern Tier but it's where she has called home for five decades.

03/09/2026

If you are a nonprofit uplifting women and girls in our five-county region, this cycle is for you!
If you know a nonprofit improving the well-being of women and girls, please send this their way.

We value collaboration and innovation, and have previously funded more than 140 projects including self-defense courses, female veteran events that build community, courses designed to educate women on home maintenance and construction skills, conferences, health initiatives, and more!

03/07/2026

It is our honor to sponsor the Women's History series this month!

Women's History Month: Christina Charuk becomes first female Mayor of Johnson City

02/24/2026

Welcome Jamie Jacobs! The newest member to the Women's Fund Leadership Committee. Pictured with Jamie is her beautiful niece, Kara. "She is an example of the next generation of girls I want to support!" said Jamie.

We are thrilled that you have joined and look forward to you sharing your marketing expertise and lived experience to help us create a stronger future for women and girls in our region!

02/14/2026

The Women's Fund of Community Foundation for South Central NY exemplifies this idea of "Galentine." It's a group of women celebrating one another's accomplishments and coming together to uplift women and girls they may never meet - because when we come together, we shape futures that alleviate stress, build confidence and community, encourage, educate, and provide space for resilience!

If you're already part of the Women's Fund...donating, volunteering, advocating - Thank You!

If you haven't taken that next step, TODAY can be the day! Contact [email protected] and let us know how you'd like to get involved!

Happy Galentine's Day ladies!

01/29/2026

If you are supporting the Women's Fund and want to see your impact up close, SAVE THE DATE for this year's Community Advocates Restoring Educational Standards (CARES) Poetry Slam to see this group perform! Sat. February 7, 4 PM at American Legion Post 80 in Binghamton.

09/24/2025

NORWICH — The Place has received funding from the Community Foundation of South Central New York Women’s Fund to provide Strong Women Self Defense classes for another year. "[The Community Foundation of South Central New York's] support is wh