Women of Impact

A women's giving circle in Battle Creek, Michigan since 2012

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Funding Criteria

Funding is available to organizations with projects that focus specifically on strengthening and improving the life conditions of women, girls, youth, children and families.

Programs addressing life skills, girls transitioning out of foster care, mentoring, workforce development, legal services, violence against women, after school programs, summer programs, education/literacy, women’s leadership development, parenting skills, and healthcare are examples of the type of programs eligible for funding.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Organization/program is located in Battle Creek.
  • Organization serves women, girls, youth, children or families in Battle Creek.
  • Organization’s leadership and staff promote diversity and inclusivity.
  • Organization is a 501 c (3).

Additional Information

  • Women of Impact makes its grant decisions based upon the charitable purpose of the organization and its criteria for funding.
  • Grants will be awarded four times per year.
  • An organization is eligible to receive one grant per year.
  • Women of Impact will send award letter to organization.
  • Organizations that are awarded grants are asked to attend the next scheduled Women of Impact meeting to talk about how funds were spent.
  • Organizations are asked to send letters of receipt of contribution to individual donors.

NOTE: You must be a member of Women of Impact in order to present a request for funding.  Employees of non-profit organizations are not allowed to present on behalf of their employer.

Ineligible for Funding

  • Event tickets or sponsorships
  • Political activities
  • Programs requiring adherence of a particular religious belief
  • Multi-year grants

2023 Meeting Dates

Dates for our remaining 2023 meetings are April 11, July 11 and October 10.

January’s donation

Sexual Assault Services was chosen for our January 2022 donation.

You can contribute your $50-$100 (or more) donation by sending a check made out to

Sexual Assault Services
with “WOI” in the memo line

Send them to:

Woman of Impact
c/o Teresa Durham
141 Buckley Lane
Battle Creek, MI, 49015

Or make you contribute by credit card on-line.

Thank You!

Total giving through the October 2022 meeting is over $150,000 to greater Battle Creek non-profits benefiting women and children!

About

Women of Impact is a women's giving circle in Battle Creek, Michigan. Women of Impact was founded in 2012 by a small group of local Battle Creek-area … ... More »

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