Women & Girls Fund Blog

The Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County is dedicated to advancing the health and well-being, self-sufficiency, and empowerment of women and girls in Waukesha County by growing our endowment to provide financial grants and support.

Meet Addy Probst: 2026 Young Woman of Tomorrow

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

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 Kristin Ferge: 2026 Woman of Distinction

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

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...

2025 Women of Distinction Honorees

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...

2024 Nine & Wine

2024 Nine & Wine

2024 Nine & Wine: A Record-Breaking Day of Golf, Wine, and Community On August 9, 2024, more than 100 women gathered at Western Lakes Golf Club in Pewaukee for the third annual Nine & Wine Golf Outing. It was our biggest one yet! Hosted by the Women and Girls...

Introducing Our 2024 Women of Distinction

Introducing Our 2024 Women of Distinction

Celebrating 40 years of Women of Distinction!   On May 17, 2024, the Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County welcomed over 650 guests to celebrate a major milestone: the 40th anniversary of the Women of Distinction Luncheon. This annual tradition recognizes...