Women in Philanthropy

04/13/2026

You're invited to an evening of networking, refreshments, and a first look at WIP's 2026 grant finalists. 💜

On Wednesday, April 29, hear directly from the organizations making a difference in , and cast your vote to help decide who WIP will support next.

Let’s shape the future of our community together! Secure your seat, and register here. ----> https://tinyurl.com/2rkcucew

03/31/2026

Join us for the next event in our Community Documentary Series on Monday, April 13 — an evening screening of the powerful documentary, 'Loud Enough – Surviving Justice.' 🎬

Registration is free, and movie-theater-inspired refreshments will be provided. Secure your seat! ----> https://tinyurl.com/yt4dn22w

Come watch the film, bring a friend, and stay for a panel conversation facilitated by Jeannine Luby, featuring the film's director and WRC.

03/19/2026

A reminder to Lackawanna County nonprofits to apply for WIP's 2026 Spring Grant cycle by Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM! ✨

Grants of up to $10,000 are available to support programs that empower women and girls throughout our region.

Explore this year’s grant focus areas and apply at safdn.org/wip-grants.

Women in Philanthropy (WIP), an initiative of SACF, is now accepting applications from nonprofits serving Lackawanna County.

Grants of up to $10,000 are available to support programs that empower women and girls throughout our region.

Explore this year’s grant focus areas and apply by March 22, 2026 at safdn.org/wip-grants.

03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day from Women in Philanthropy! 🌸

Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience and achievements of the remarkable women who inspire us every day.

WIP is proud to empower and uplift women through philanthropy, advocacy and community initiatives here in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

03/04/2026

Women in Philanthropy (WIP), an initiative of SACF, is now accepting applications from nonprofits serving Lackawanna County.

Grants of up to $10,000 are available to support programs that empower women and girls throughout our region.

Explore this year’s grant focus areas and apply by March 22, 2026 at safdn.org/wip-grants.

01/12/2026

Join us for an evening of connection and conversation as we help explore the next chapter of Women in Philanthropy. ✨

On January 22, learn how Women in Philanthropy is launching a multi-year campaign to address critical needs in our region—housing stability, mental health, financial security, and pathways to opportunity for women and families.

This conversation will help guide our direction in 2026 and beyond. Your voice matters.

Register and learn more at safdn.org/WIP2026Q1!

12/11/2025

We had an incredible and inspiring evening of empowerment at the Women in Philanthropy Annual Celebration on Wednesday, November 5, 2025! 💜

As we celebrated the power of WIP, we reflected on over a decade of progress uplifting women, girls, and families across Northeastern PA—and looked ahead to exciting initiatives coming in 2026.

Watch the full recap to relive the energy, inspiration, and vision that continues to drive Women in Philanthropy forward.

We had an incredible and inspiring evening of empowerment at the Women in Philanthropy Annual Celebration on Wednesday, November 5, 2025!As we celebrated the...

11/10/2025

We had a wonderful evening at the 2025 Women in Philanthropy Annual Celebration! 💜

Thank you to all who joined us as we honored the incredible women whose leadership and generosity continue to uplift women, girls, and families across Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Congratulations to award-winners, Michele Bannon (Margaretta Belin Chamberlin Award) and Dr. Tania Stoker (Roseann Smith Alperin Award), and thank you to our Supporters, whose commitment and compassion make our mission possible — today and every day. ✨

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10/27/2025

You’re Invited! Join us on Wednesday, November 5, for Women in Philanthropy’s 2025 Annual Celebration. 🌸

We’ll reflect on the progress made to uplift women, girls, and families across Northeastern PA and share what’s ahead for 2026.

Click the link here to learn more, register, and meet the 2025 Margaretta Belin Chamberlin and Roseann Smith Alperin Award recipients! ----> https://safdn.org/news/youre-invited-2025-wip-annual-celebration-%f0%9f%8c%9f/

10/08/2025

Women in Philanthropy is taking real steps to advance culturally responsive mental health care in NEPA. 🌟

We recently convened our first Advisory Council—uniting 14 local leaders and practitioners to tackle mental health disparities and build community-rooted solutions within immigrant and BIPOC communities.

The next meeting will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at the Scranton Area Community Foundation.

Want to get involved? Contact Amy Betts at [email protected] to join the movement. 💜

09/05/2025

Women in Philanthropy’s Matched Savings program in action! 🌟

We look forward to seeing Chef Kee continue to thrive and grow in our community. 💜