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A non-partisan non-profit working to change our community by investing in women and girls.

11/02/2026

The Midterm Election is tomorrow, exercise your right to vote!

10/30/2026

Team Highlight: Reintroducing Vanessa

Vanessa joined as the CEO of the Women’s Fund during the summer of 2024. Her vision and leadership have been instrumental as The Fund embarks in strategic planning and the celebration of 30 years of gender equity.

With over 25 years of experience as a champion for women and social change, she leads by empowering women and girls, amplifying their stories, and challenging inequities.

We are lucky to have Vanessa leading the Women's Fund of Western MA!

10/29/2026

Part 3: "Answers at your fingertips." - Officer Bren, Ware Police Department.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We partner with dedicated organizations across Western MA creating awareness and supporting survivors. The Ware River Valley Domestic Violence Task Force, put together an important resource, a 13-minute video walking us through the process of requesting a restraining order in MA.
Watch the 13-minute video "Requesting a restraining order" produced by the Ware River Valley domestic Violence task force. https://www.waredvtaskforce.org/restraining-order-video--resources---english--espantildeol.html
Music: Hopeful by Ivan Luzan (Canva License)

10/28/2026

The U.S. Census Bureau is proposing changes that could eliminate questions about race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation from the 2030 Census. Learn more about the proposed changes and the public comment period here https://equalrights.quorum.us/campaign/170473/

10/27/2026

Our grantee Resilience Center of Franklin County is launching the Our Voices Project: A Teen Task Force on Relationship Health and Violence Prevention for Rural Western and North Central MA.

The Our Voices Project will include up to 35 teens (ages 14-18) from throughout the region. In addition, 4 teens will be accepted for internships with the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office. Stipends of $200 for all participants and $400 for interns will be available.

Know a teen that might be interested? Share this application with them. Deadline to apply is October 31st.

For more information or questions contact [email protected]

10/26/2026

Are you voting by mail for the Midterm General Elections?
You have until tomorrow at 5 p.m. to request your ballot. Request your ballot online or by email.

Learn more here: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/voting-information/vote-by-mail.htm

10/21/2026

Part 2: "Knowledge is Power" Melissa Hutchins, Civilian Police Advocate, Ware River Valley Domestic Violence Task Force.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We partner with dedicated organizations across Western MA creating awareness and supporting survivors. The Ware River Valley Domestic Violence Task Force, put together an important resource, a 13-minute video walking us through the process of requesting a restraining order in MA.
Watch the 13-minute video "Requesting a restraining order" produced by the Ware River Valley domestic Violence task force. https://www.waredvtaskforce.org/restraining-order-video--resources---english--espantildeol.html
Next week, you will hear from Officer Bren, Ware Police Department, on how she hopes this resource empowers survivors.
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10/20/2026

The November General Election is two weeks away! You have until October 24 to register to vote in Massachusetts. Check your voter registration here:
https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/voter-resources/registering-to-vote.htm

10/20/2026

Are you looking for a lucrative career in construction or how to support more women getting in the union trades?! Join Tradeswomen Wednesday:

🗓️ Oct 21
🕔 5-6pm
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https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lAVSybAeT-Koanv42nS6Bg #/registration

Address

333 Bridge Street
Springfield, MA
01103

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14135290087

Website

http://mywomensfund.org/

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