Funding Sources for Girls and Young Women's Programs
Ms. Foundation for Women
www.ms.foundation.org
120 Wall Street, 33rd floor
New York, NY 10005
Phone: 212-742-2300
Fax: 202-742-1653
E-mail: info@ms.foundation.org
The Ms. Foundation for Women, a national, multi-issue, public women's fund, supports the efforts of women and girls to govern their own lives and influence the world around them. Ms. funds and assists women's self-help organizing efforts, and pursue changes in public consciousness, law, philanthropy, and social policy. The foundation directs resources to break down barriers based on race, class, age, disability, sexual orientation and culture.
Another Chance Foundation (ACF)
www.ryka.com/ACF.html
Jennifer Murray, Executive Director
6 Clock Tower Place, Suite #100
Maynard, MA 017545
Phone: 781-646-5600
Fax: 781-646-4571
E-mail: info@ryka.com
The Another Chance Foundation was established by RYKA in June 1999. Its mission is to support programs that encourage women to attain greater self-sufficiency in combination with making health and fitness integral parts of their lives. Ryka believes in encouraging and educating all women in their quest to be fit and active and created ACP with the goal of "helping Women Get on Their Feet." One percent of all retail sales of Ryka products sold at Lady Foot Locker will be donated to the Another Chance Foundation.
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation
www.blankfoundation.org
Deva Hirsch, Co-Director
2455 Paces Ferry Rd. Suite C-22
Atlanta, GA 30339-4024
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation is committed to supporting programs and organizations that create opportunity, enhance self-esteem and increase awareness about cultural and community issues among young men and women. The Foundation provides funding for projects, operating, advocacy, and research in the following priority areas: Arts and Culture, Athletics and Outdoor Activities, Environment, Fostering Understanding, Helping Adolescents Learn, Young Women and Girls. The Foundation's geographic focus includes Boston and surrounding communities. Special consideration is given, but not limited to, organizations that: reach underserved youth and/or improve the quality of public education.
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