Women & Girls Fund Blog
The Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County fosters the potential of women and girls through grantmaking and lasting investments that strengthen our community.
Meet Addy Probst: 2026 Young Woman of Tomorrow
Celebrating Addyson (Addy) Probst, 2026 Young Woman of Tomorrow Each year, the Young Woman of Tomorrow award recognizes a young woman whose leadership, service, and determination are already making a difference in Waukesha County. Whether through school,...
Meet Jackie Pride: 2026 Woman of Distinction
Celebrating Jackie Pride, 2026 Woman of Distinction The Women of Distinction awards reflect the many ways women's leadership shows up across Waukesha County, often through people who bring others into the work and create opportunities for broader involvement....
Meet Gina Sanchez Juarez: 2026 Woman of Distinction
Celebrating Gina Sanchez Juarez, 2026 Woman of Distinction Across Waukesha County, progress often takes shape through consistent, behind-the-scenes work that connects people to resources, guidance, and opportunity. Each year, the Women of Distinction Awards...
Meet Kristin Ferge: 2026 Woman of Distinction
Celebrating Kristin Ferge, 2026 Woman of Distinction Each year, the Women of Distinction recognizes the local women whose leadership and accomplishments help improve the quality of life in Waukesha County while inspiring other women and girls to do the same....
2025 Nine & Wine
2025 Nine & Wine: A Sold-Out Celebration of Golf, Giving, and Community On August 8, 2025, 144 women gathered at Western Lakes Golf Club in Pewaukee for the fourth annual Nine & Wine Golf Outing—our biggest golf event yet! Hosted by the Women and Girls...
Young Philanthropists 2024/2025
Young Philanthropists 2024/2025 Year in Review What does it mean to give back? Our first-ever Young Philanthropists (YP) group spent the 2024–2025 school year exploring that question. Along the way, they learned that philanthropy is about more than donations;...
2025 Highlights: The 41st Women of Distinction Broke Records!
A Record-Breaking Celebration: 2025 Women of Distinction Luncheon We want to extend our gratitude to everyone who participated in the 2025 Women of Distinction Luncheon. Whether you were in the room or supporting from afar, your commitment helped create an...
2025 Women of Distinction Honorees
Celebrating the 2025 Women of Distinction! On May 16, 2025, the Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County welcomed over 680 supporters to the Brookfield Conference Center for the 41st annual Women of Distinction Luncheon. Each year, this event honors women and...
The WGF’s History Book Has An Update
Read the WGF's History: Available Online Today! We’re excited to share that A Lasting Legacy, the history of the Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County, is now available as a free ebook for the first time. Originally published in 2019, A Lasting Legacy...