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.

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...

Young Philanthropists 2024/2025

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 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...

The WGF’s History Book Has An Update

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...

2025 Board of Directors Update

2025 Board of Directors Update

Changes to the WGF Board: 2025 Update   As we step into 2025, the Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County is excited to share updates from our Board of Directors.   Thanking an Outgoing Board Member Marcia has rotated off our board, and we would like to...

We Surpassed Our 2024 Giving Goal!

We Surpassed Our 2024 Giving Goal!

We Surpassed Our 2024 Giving Goal: More Than 100 Donors!   As we look back on 2024, the Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County (WGF) is proud of what we accomplished together. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, partners, and community members, we surpassed...

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...

Big News: The WGF Has a New Website!

Big News: The WGF Has a New Website!

We have a new website!   We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new website at the Women and Girls Fund, and we can’t wait to share it with you!   Our redesigned site features a fresh, user-friendly design packed with all the information you...

Spotlight on Our 2024 Grant Partners

Spotlight on Our 2024 Grant Partners

Spotlight on Our 2024 Grant Partners   In 2024, the Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County awarded $236,000 in grants to organizations making a difference for women and girls in our community. Each partner brings unique programs and services that create...