February 2, 2023
Women’s Foundation of the South Awarded $50k Grant From Stupski Foundation
Stupski Foundation expressed they were inspired by how WFS sees, celebrates, and invests in womxn and girls of color in the South....
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November 18, 2022
How fashion designers and women of color-led groups are working to change the narrative
Dr. Sophia Omoro is a New Orleans head and neck surgeon, originally from Nairobi, who trained at Tulane University. ...
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October 27, 2022
Women’s Foundation of the South Announces Celebrity Presenters and DJ for Inaugural Fundraising Event “Crescendeaux”
WFS is holding its first-ever fundraising event – a multi-dimensional evening that is sure to resonate with its constituents and the greater community at large. ...
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October 27, 2022
Women’s Foundation of the South Reveals Designers for Inaugural Fundraising Event “Crescendeaux”
To commemorate the robust launch of its second fiscal year, WFS is holding its first-ever fundraising event....
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October 7, 2022
Women’s Foundation of the South Expands Its Board of Directors
WFS ends its inaugural year by announcing the expansion of its board of directors, underscoring the success of its first year....
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September 30, 2022
Women’s Foundation of the South to Host Crescendeaux Its First-Ever Fundraising Event to Full Fanfare
To commemorate the robust launch of its second fiscal year, WFS is holding its first-ever fundraising event....
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August 30, 2022
Women’s Foundation of the South Debuts Inaugural Gratitude Report
WFS details its first year of operations in its just-released and first-ever Gratitude Report, which functions as an annual report for its first fiscal year....
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August 23, 2022
Women’s Foundation of the South President and Founder Carmen J. Randolph Joins Philanthropy Forward
Carmen J. Randolph, the iconic philanthropic leader of Women’s Foundation of the South, has joined Philanthropy Forward as a Fellow. ...
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August 11, 2022
Women’s Foundation of the South Releases Insightful Infographic That Outlines Conditions for Womxn and Girls of Color in South
WFS details the urgent need for its programs and services in a just-released infographic that shows the state of existence for Black women and women and girls of color in the South....
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August 1, 2022
Women’s Foundation of the South Celebrates its Anniversary and Urges Black Philanthropists to Support Black-Led Non-Profits in Honor of Black Philanthropy Month this August
WFS cares passionately about urging other Black Philanthropists to support Black-led nonprofits all around the country....
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June 13, 2022
Women’s Foundation of the South to host second instalment of its monthly Clubhouse gatherings
In the Spirit of Juneteenth, Topic of Discussion Will Cover “What Does Freedom Look...
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May 22, 2022
Women’s Foundation of the South to launch ‘Learn With Us’ on Vimeo
The Female/BIPOC-led Foundation’s Video Particularly Poignant Given Senator Bill Cassidy’s Controversial and Inflammatory Comments...
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April 30, 2022
Women’s Foundation of the South to launch ‘Learn with Us’ on Dacast; first episode drops on Mother’s Day
The Female/BIPOC-led Foundation to Debut First Episode on May 8 at 8pm ET New...
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April 19, 2022
Jodine Dorcé to host monthly Clubhouse Gathering for Women’s Foundation of the South
The Female/BIPOC-led Foundation to Debut Monthly Discussions on May 11 at 8pm New Orleans,...
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April 13, 2022
Black Southerners deserve a better birth experience
Birth should be a joyful experience. But in America — which is among the most dangerous nations in the developed world in which to give birth ...
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April 10, 2022
Women’s Foundation of the South announces additional funding in support of continued grant making efforts
The Female/BIPOC-led foundation receives support from Pivotal Ventures, a Melinda French Gates company, to...
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January 18, 2022
Erin McQuade-Wright joins the Women’s Foundation of the South as Founding Philanthropic Advisor
The Female/BIPOC-led foundation finalizes its ‘Founding Five’ New Orleans, LA – January 18, 2022...
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December 30, 2021
Women’s Foundation of the South names new vice president of programs
The Women’s Foundation of the South recently appointed Christy Wallace Slater as its new vice president of programs. ...
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December 8, 2021
The Women’s Foundation of the South Launches the Womxn of Color at Rest Initiative
The Female/BIPOC led Foundation is proud to announce its self-care focused WŌC @ Rest initiative...
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November 19, 2021
Women’s Foundation of the South Announces Vice President for Programs
Southern-based non-profit, ‘The Women’s Foundation of the South’ is proud to announce its first Vice President of Programs, Christy Wallace Slater. ...
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November 2, 2021
These Black Women are Raising Millions of Dollars to Support Women and Girls in the South
Countless Southern Black women have helped build America and lead, working to uplift in civil rights, politics, education, social justice and other arenas....
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September 29, 2021
Women of Color in the South are Vastly Underfunded. A New Foundation is Setting Out to Change That
A core function of philanthropy is to address society’s many inequities and imbalances, but the troubling reality is that philanthropy itself is quite unequal....
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September 14, 2021
Women of Color receive Targeted Help following Louisiana’s Devastating Storm
As residents of Louisiana and Texas pray for the best in the midst of more tropical storms, one organization is in on the ground, ensuring BIPOC women get the help they so desperately need....
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September 12, 2021
Baton Rouge, New Orleans People in Business
Carmen James Randolph has been named founding president and chief executive officer for Women’s Foundation of the South....
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September 8, 2021
Women’s Foundation of the South Sounds the Alarm on Pre-and Post-Hurricane Disaster Relief Needs in Louisiana; Specifically Focused On BIPOC Women in Need
WFS is on the frontline, sounding the alarm specific to BIPOC Women as it relates to pre-and post disaster relief associated with Hurricane Ida....
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August 31, 2021
How Carmen Randolph and WFS Will Transform Philanthropy
Carmen James Randolph, noted philanthropy leader and former Vice President for Programs of the Greater New Orleans Foundation, has been announced ...
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