It’s so easy to get caught up working for long-term change that sometimes we forget to stop and look at the differences we’re making today. That’s why I’d like to stop and take a moment to tell you about a remarkable family of strong women leaders whose involvement in various Women’s Foundation programs strengthens and perfectly exemplifies our mission.
Kansas City, MO – Women’s Foundation today announced a package of grants that aims to invest in improving the lives of women of all ages. These grants support a wide array of organizations and education systems that strive to improve the quality of life for women and their families through education, career coaching, financial support and other means.
Kansas City, MO – The Women’s Foundation today announced the appointment of Sherri L. Wattenbarger as the new chair of their board of directors. Wattenbarger has served on the Women’s Foundation board of directors since 2010. During that time she has filled many roles including Board Secretary, chair of the Grants Committee, Membership Committee and twice as Luncheon Co-Chair.
Kansas City, MO –Today, the Women’s Foundation announced that Mayor Sly James appointed Beverly Cunningham to the Property Maintenance Appeals Board. The Women’s Foundation promoted Cunningham through their Appointments Project, which has partnered with Mayor James to address the gender gap in city leadership positions.
Kansas City, MO – The Women’s Foundation today announced the acceptance of 50 young women into the Girls Leadership Program- the largest number in the program’s history. The Girls Leadership program received a record number of applicants this year from young women in the Kansas City area who are interested in learning about public service.
Jefferson City, MO – The Missouri General Assembly saw unprecedented progress on legislation to close the gender pay gap before adjournment last Friday. Equal pay legislation generated bipartisan support; passing out of three separate committees and garnering 22 cosponsors in the House of Representatives. This level of support marked historic movement, despite the legislation not passing out of the full legislature before session’s end.
Jefferson City, MO – Today, HB 44, filed by Rep. Stephen Webber (Columbia), was passed with bipartisan support out of the House Workforce Standards and Development committee by a vote of 8-0. Two weeks ago, a similar bill, SB 144 sponsored by Sen. Paul LeVota (Independence) passed out of the Senate Small Business Committee with bipartisan backing.
