Women's Fund

Women's Fund The Women’s Fund invests in opportunities and equality to empower the women and children of Lorain County through education, grantmaking, and philanthropy.

Our Change the Cycle initiative is working to combat period poverty in Lorain County. In 2021, the Women’s Fund launched Change the Cycle, a concerted effort to solve period poverty or the lack of access to affordable menstrual products. Volunteers are needed to host Period Product Supply Drives throughout Lorain County at workplaces, schools, libraries, churches, or through civic organizations su

ch as Girl Scout troops or sports teams. Once collected, products will be distributed to individuals, local non-profit organizations, and schools through a partnership with the United Way of Greater Lorain County. Additionally, any monies raised will help purchase supplies in bulk for pennies on the dollar.

Our Holiday Shopping Night at One World Shop was a wonderful success! Thank you to everyone who came out to support Wome...
11/22/2025

Our Holiday Shopping Night at One World Shop was a wonderful success! Thank you to everyone who came out to support Women's Fund scholarships. Your generosity truly strengthens our community.

Couldn’t make it? You can still shop with purpose at OneWorldShopCLE.com. Through Sunday, just add “WF” after your first name at checkout and 10% of your purchase will benefit our scholarship fund.

We’re proud to offer scholarships for Lorain County women who have demonstrated a passion for serving their schools and ...
11/13/2025

We’re proud to offer scholarships for Lorain County women who have demonstrated a passion for serving their schools and communities. These scholarships provide vital financial support to help post-secondary students pursue their education and reach their full potential.

Established in 2021, our fund has already awarded four annual $1,000 scholarships, and we’re just getting started in empowering the next generation of women leaders right here in Lorain County.

Donate today and join us in supporting education, service, and the future of Lorain County women. https://shorturl.at/rYTxX

Join us for an exclusive after-hours shopping experience at One World Shop, where your holiday purchases make an even gr...
10/31/2025

Join us for an exclusive after-hours shopping experience at One World Shop, where your holiday purchases make an even greater impact.

10% of all proceeds from the evening will benefit the Lorain County Women’s Scholarship Fund, supporting educational opportunities for local women.

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 from 6 to 8 p.m.
One World Shop
19321 Detroit Road, Rocky River, OH 44116

Enjoy a festive evening featuring:
• A signature fall cocktail
• Coffee & tea
• Curated small bites

This FREE EVENT is hosted in partnership with the Community Foundation of Lorain County. Registration is required: https://lorain.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=8360

Can’t attend? Watch for our online shopping code. Your purchase can still make a difference!

Cyndi McCabe, Judith Pulito, and Liz Bosela-Bullock proudly represented the Women’s Fund at the U.S. Conference for Pove...
10/27/2025

Cyndi McCabe, Judith Pulito, and Liz Bosela-Bullock proudly represented the Women’s Fund at the U.S. Conference for Poverty and Basic Needs, hosted by the National Diaper Bank Network and the Alliance for Period Supplies. They connected with chapters nationwide, shared best practices, and brought home fresh ideas to help us expand the impact we make in our community. 💜

Women’s Fund members Shari Sackett and Linda Kerekes welcomed visitors to our table at LCCC’s Fall Fest in North Ridgevi...
10/18/2025

Women’s Fund members Shari Sackett and Linda Kerekes welcomed visitors to our table at LCCC’s Fall Fest in North Ridgeville last week! They shared information about our fund, scholarship opportunities, and our Change the Cycle initiative, helping spread awareness and support for women and girls in our community. 💜

Collaboration in action! Women's Fund members Cyndi McCabe and Linda Kerekes teamed up with members of the African Ameri...
10/10/2025

Collaboration in action! Women's Fund members Cyndi McCabe and Linda Kerekes teamed up with members of the African American Fund to host a table at LCCC Fall Fest this week. Together, they shared the missions of the two funds and distributed menstrual products in support of our Change the Cycle initiative, advancing awareness and access for residents of Lorain County.

A heartfelt congratulations to Clare Cygan Young, who was recognized as a Supporter of the Women's Fund Shero Award. Cla...
09/30/2025

A heartfelt congratulations to Clare Cygan Young, who was recognized as a Supporter of the Women's Fund Shero Award. Clare is the founding mother of the Women’s Fund, establishing its first endowment that has awarded over $5,000 in grants since its inception.

With a decade of experience as a nurse, Clare went on to work at the Cleveland R**e Crisis Center and The Nord Center, ultimately founding the Kidz First Child Advocacy Center in 2004. Her extensive background in community outreach, crisis intervention, and advocacy has made a profound impact on raising awareness and prevention of sexual violence, solidifying her dedication to empowering and supporting individuals in need.

We are proud to honor Clare’s tireless commitment to advocacy and empowerment. Her vision and leadership continue to inspire us all to build a stronger, more supportive community for women and girls of Lorain County.

Women’s Fund members were honored to join the Community Foundation of Lorain County at this year’s Connect to a Cause. T...
09/20/2025

Women’s Fund members were honored to join the Community Foundation of Lorain County at this year’s Connect to a Cause. Together, we celebrated the power of community giving and proudly stood alongside so many who are making a difference in Lorain County. Thank you to all of the donors who helped make the day such a success!

Don’t miss your chance to lift up the eight amazing organizations the Women's Fund supported with grants last year! Join...
09/17/2025

Don’t miss your chance to lift up the eight amazing organizations the Women's Fund supported with grants last year!

Join the Community Foundation of Lorain County for Connect to a Cause on Thursday 9/18, from 8 AM – 8 PM, and help make an even bigger difference for women and children in Lorain County. 💜

Visit PeopleWhoCare.org to champion our grantees and amplify their work in our community.

Cheers to a night of fun and connection! Women’s Fund members enjoyed Family Planning Services’ Boozy Bingo event while ...
09/14/2025

Cheers to a night of fun and connection! Women’s Fund members enjoyed Family Planning Services’ Boozy Bingo event while supporting reproductive health in Lorain County. We’re grateful for community partners like Family Planning Services who share our commitment to advancing women’s health and equity.

Women's Fund Members Cyndi McCabe and Linda Kerekes hosted our table at Lorain County Community College's recent We Care...
09/14/2025

Women's Fund Members Cyndi McCabe and Linda Kerekes hosted our table at Lorain County Community College's recent We Care Fair. They shared resources and distributed period products to raise awareness about our Change the Cycle initiative, helping us support both students and the Lorain County community.

Women’s Fund members have been busy this week! Following the success of our signature SHEroes event, we shared over 1,20...
08/14/2025

Women’s Fund members have been busy this week! Following the success of our signature SHEroes event, we shared over 1,200 period supplies and made valuable community connections at Lorain County Urban Leage’s Block Party.

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