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PRESS RELEASE: WOMEN HELPING WOMEN FUND ANNOUNCES 2025 GRANTEES

Women Helping Women Fund (WHWF) is thrilled to announce this year’s grant recipients, made possible by the unwavering generosity of the community. Every dollar awarded through WHWF grants is directly funded by individuals who believe in empowering women and children locally.  

  

“Thanks to the incredible support of hundreds and hundreds of donors, we’ve increased our grant funding each year,” said Heather Hamlin, Executive Director. “Their generosity enables us to create a tangible, lasting impact on local organizations that address critical needs.”  

  

Women Helping Women Fund is proud to partner with organizations that provide essential services such as education, healthcare access, housing support, and economic empowerment. Each grant we award represents the collective commitment of our community to create a brighter future for women and children.  

  

This year, WHWF will award over $300,000 to support the following nonprofit organizations:  

  • Embrace Washington  

  • College Success Foundation  

  • Family Promise of Spokane  

  • Joya Child & Family Development  

  • Lumen Public School  

  • Maddie's Place  

  • Manzanita House  

  • Partners with Families & Children  

  • Pre-Employment Preparation Program  

  • Shades of Motherhood Network  

  • The Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County  

  • The Jonah Project  

  • Thrive International  

  • Vanessa Behan  

  • Volunteers of America Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho  

  • Women & Children's Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen  

  • Women Healing and Empowering Network  

  • YWCA Spokane  

  

 “It’s inspiring to see what can be accomplished when a community comes together to invest in its people,” added Nicole Stewart, Board President. “We’re excited to see how this year’s funding will empower organizations to continue their transformative work.”  

  

While WHWF has achieved record-breaking fundraising numbers each year, the need remains high. This year, the organization received over $1 million in grant requests. “The need is immense in our community. As we look to the future, we aim to grow our donor base to ensure more women and children have the opportunity to thrive” said Hamlin.  

  

WHWF has evolved its model to help donors connect more deeply with the community. Through volunteer opportunities, social events, and educational programs, donors can actively participate in WHWF’s mission at a level that fits their schedule. These initiatives provide meaningful ways for donors to see the impact of their contributions and build connections with like-minded individuals.  

 

As part of their ongoing fundraising efforts, WHWF is excited to host the Give Like a Woman event on May 21 at the Spokane Convention Center. The event will feature renowned speaker Mariana Atencio, an award-winning journalist and author, sharing her powerful message of resilience and empowerment.   

  

To learn more about Women Helping Women Fund, this year’s grantees, or how you can support our work, please visit whwfspokane.org.  

  

  

About Women Helping Women Fund (WHWF) - Spokane 

Women Helping Women Fund is committed to building a large community of educated, strategic givers who are inspired to make lasting change. Women Helping Women Fund is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering opportunities for women and children through community-driven philanthropy. Since 1992, WHWF has partnered with local donors and organizations to address pressing needs and build a stronger, more equitable community. With donor support, WHWF awards grants for local programs, and scholarships to young mothers, and provides research to inform and affect policy impacting women and children in Spokane County. WHWF has given more than $7 million to local nonprofits since 1992. 

 

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