Women's Fund - Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin

04/05/2026

The Women's Fund - Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin was a proud sponsor of the Milton House Museum Women's History Panel event in March, during Women's History Month. The speakers were wonderful and gave inspiring presentations on important women in history, some local, some national. We are grateful to the Milton House Museum for hosting this special, sold-out event and to all who attended. Brava to each presenter!

03/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our Grace & Grit Luncheon in support of our mission! Special thanks to all of our incredibly generous sponsors, to those who beautifully donated at the event, to our wonderful in-kind sponsors, to those who bid on the auction baskets and especially to our awesome speaker, author Lanier Scott Isom! We are also thankful to the guys who were there, as well, showing that real men stand up for empowering women. It was a room full of amazing, intellectual, community-minded people. We are grateful to live in and serve such a community!

📸 Olivia Owen Photography

03/26/2026

Local women in history - as seen on our event slides at the Grace & Grit Luncheon.

03/09/2026

On this International Women's Day, we invite you to not just talk about it or post a meaningful photo, but to truly make a difference through sponsorship of our Grace & Grit Luncheon fundraiser on March 26th at 11 AM at the Janesville Country Club.

As a valued sponsor, you’ll enjoy event tickets and receive prominent recognition across our marketing materials, including media coverage, posters, social media, and acknowledgment at the event.

Sponsorship opportunities are:

• $500 – Right to Vote Level (2 event tickets included)
• $1,000 – Equal Rights Level (4 event tickets included)
• $2,500 – Empowerment Level (6 event tickets included)
• $5,000 – Equal Pay Level (8 event tickets included)

To give the gift of a sponsorship, please visit:
cfsw.org/misc-funds/womens-fund, or mail your check to:

The Women’s Fund, CFSW
P.O. Box 8125
Janesville, WI 53547

Be part of this transformative experience and help us empower the women and girls of Rock County!

Thank you from The Women's Fund - A Component of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, Inc.

("Own the Dance" watercolor by Teresa Nguyen)

03/02/2026

Celebrate women's history month! Be sure to get your tickets to our upcoming event, Grace & Grit Luncheon on March 26th!

02/27/2026

We encourage you to visit our upcoming guest speaker's website!

“Essentially, all expression has two noble intentions: to try to say what is unsayable and to bear witness to what is.” -Mark Nepo A former educator, publicist and editor, Lanier Isom is an author and journalist living in her hometown, Birmingham, Alabama. She wrote, Grace and Grit: How I Won My...

02/22/2026

🎥🍿THURSDAY MOVIE NIGHT: Grab a friend or two this Thursday, February 26 at 5pm to Potluck and Movie at The Woman's Club, 108 S Jackson St., for a screening of the film "LILLY". This co-sponsored event is a kick off to our upcoming event Grace & Grit Luncheon on March 26 with co-author and journalist Lanier Isom who chronicled the life and legacy of fair pay advocate Lilly Ledbetter. Tickets to Grace & Grit Luncheon will be available to purchase at the film screening or online at https://cfsw.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=4216
https://youtu.be/0_P3-7Qbs9U?si=u7IVWcLiuxYzZV-S

Diversity Action Team of Rock County
AAUW-Janesville, WI
Janesville Zonta
Foundation for the Preservation of 108 South Jackson

LILLY is a powerful dramatic film starring Academy Award nominee Patricia Clarkson with supporting performances by John Benjamin Hickey and Thomas Sadoski. C...

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from The Women's Fund! We're happy to share these photos and our sincere congratulations to our 2025 Grant Recipients! Each photo has a caption of the organization and their project. The following quote was from a thank you letter from one of them:

"Your commitment to empowering women, strengthening families, and creating opportunities for working parents aligns beautifully with our mission and collaboration with YWCA Rock County... Your partnership truly makes a difference."

SAVE THE DATE for our amazing fundraiser luncheon, "Grace and Grit" with guest speaker, Lanier Scott Isom on MARCH 26 at the Janesville Country Club!

Lanier co-authored the book Grace and Grit with activist Lilly Ledbetter. It is the inspiring story of the woman at the center of the historic discrimination case leading to the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act. It highlights her fight for equal rights in the workplace, and how her determination became a victory for the nation. You won't want to miss this! Stay tuned for more info.

07/01/2025

Today, members of The Women's Fund helped
maintain the beautiful gardens of the Janesville Woman's Club.

Do you know the difference between these 2 orgs?

The WOMAN'S CLUB is a historic building that, since 1928, has been home to many Janesville clubs. It is maintained by the Foundation for the Preservation of 108 South Jackson with contributions from the various clubs who use this gorgeous building for their meetings, events and gatherings. It is also a lovely rental venue.

Created in 2003, THE WOMEN'S FUND is a component of the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin. It is a local non-profit providing grants to area agencies and organizations serving the needs of women and girls in rock county. Its Advisory Board is comprised of community volunteers and Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin staff.

Now you know. 😉

Don't the gardens look stunning?!

04/05/2025

Did you get your copy at the luncheon event? If not, there is a LIMITED SUPPLY of our event speaker Elizabeth McGowen's book, Outpedaling the Big C. You may purchase the book for $25 by contacting the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin at 608-758-0883, Ext #7005. Call Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM.

Don't miss your chance!

03/31/2025

Such a wonderful, inspiring event in a room full of strong women & supporters of women!