P.O. Box 654 La Crosse, WI 54602-0654 608.780.5710 WomensFundLa Crosse

1. P.O. Box 654La Crosse, WI 54602-0654 608.780.5710 www.WomensFundLa Crosse.org

2. Mission Statement • The Women’s Fund of Greater La Crosse exists to enrich the lives of women and girls so they can do the same for others.

3. We do this by: • Identifying needs and filling gaps in our community. • Supporting projects that build self-sufficiency and foster self-esteem in women and girls. • Building a sustainable endowment fund.

4. Making a difference in your community Place of Grace

5. Making a difference in your community “The Women’s Transportation Fund provides assistance to women experiencing transportation problems that negatively impact their ability to be self sufficient. To date, more than 500 women have received assistance with gas vouchers, bus tokens, car insurance and repairs, drivers’ license fees, and cab services. These funds have made it possible for them to go to school and gain or retain employment. This wouldn’t be possible without you, the members of the Women’s Fund.” -Lindsey Schwarz-Nichols, CSW Women’s Transportation Fund Women’s Transportation Fund

6. Making a difference in your community “We had so much fun and didn’t get to everything.  Thanks for making such a great event for families…” Family Resources

7. Making a difference in your community Family Resources

8. Making a difference in your community “We had so much fun and didn’t get to everything.  Thanks for making such a great event for families…” Family Resources

9. Making a difference in your community Family & Children’s Center

10. Making a difference in your community Family & Children’s Center

11. Making a difference in your community “I would like to thank everyone at the Women’s Fund for their generosity to the Non-Traditional Occupations at Western Technical College. Without that support, I would have been unable to afford the books needed for my chosen field as a computer support specialist. Thank you sooooo much!” -Student Western Technical College Western Technical College

12. Making a difference in your community

13. Making a difference in your community “By allowing agencies such as DIVP to receive and distribute money from the Women’s Fund, donors make it possible for women to get the much needed financial assistance and maintain their dignity at the same time. No groveling, no hoop, just help!” -Ann Quinlisk, DVIP Executive Director Domestic Violence Intervention Project

14. Making a difference in your community “Thanks to the Women’s Fund, SSP students can prepare for college and boost their academic confidence. They are happier and action-oriented about their dreams for a better future for themselves and their children.” -Amy Sullivan, Director SSP, UW-La Crosse Self-Sufficiency Program

15. Making a difference in your community From doubt and uncertainty to … Self-Sufficiency Program

16. Making a difference in your community … letters of acceptance and graduation! Self-Sufficiency Program

17. Making a difference in your community New Horizons Shelter & Women’s Center

18. Making a difference in your community New Horizons Shelter & Women’s Center

19. Making a difference in your community New Horizons Shelter & Women’s Center

20. Endowment Fund • Having a sustainable endowment fund means your gift gives forever. • Donations are invested enabling the fund to grow which has made it possible to give $190,750 in grants to women and girls in the community during the past 12 years.

21. You can Make a Difference . • Donate. • Remember the women in your life by making a donation in their honor. • Establish a named fund in your family’s name.

22. You can Make a Difference • Sponsor a table at our fall speaker event. • Submit artwork to be used with our Spring Appeal. • Nominate a woman in the community for the Roberta Zurn Leadership Award to recognize her work on behalf of others. • Visit www.womensfundlacrosse.org

23. Women’s Fund Community Events • The Wine Guyz Event • Helping Others Bloom - Artist of the Year Contest • Thank You for Being a Friend Luncheon • Donor Reception – Announcement of the Roberta Zurn Women in Outstanding Leadership recipient & grant recipient presentations • Annual Fall Luncheon

24. 2010 Women’s Fund Artist of the Year The 2010 “Blooming Rose” represents the many women who are able to blossom because of all that the Women's Fund provides for them. The carved rain drops stand for the time, programs, money, energy, ideas, and talents that the members of the Women's Fund give to feed and nourish the potentials of the women of the world. The rose vines encircling the body are the people of the Women's Fund supporting and caring for the women they help. The painted swirly sky shows the exciting journey the women are able to take because of their new opportunities. The sky is the limit. Eva Marie Restel

25. Helping Others Bloom Artist of the Year Winners Artwork is used to promote the Women’s Fund throughout the year be creating merchandise that is sold to raise money. www.WomensFundLa Crosse.org

26. Helping Others Bloom Artist of the Year Winners www.WomensFundLa Crosse.org

27. Helping Others Bloom Artist of the Year Winners www.WomensFundLa Crosse.org

28. 13th Annual Women’s Fund Fall Luncheon Present: • When: Friday, November 5, 2010 • Where: UW-L Valhalla Hall • Time: 11 a.m. Registration • 11:30 a.m. Program • Cost: Tables $500 until September 15th • Tables $600 after September 15th • Tickets $30 until October 15th • Tickets $35 after October 15th • Call the Women’s Fund at 608.780.5710 Jean Feraca, “Half the Sky” With additional support from: Joan & Paul Schoenfeld Feist Dental Please join us!

29. P.O. Box 654La Crosse, WI 54602-0654 608.780.5710 www.WomensFundLa Crosse.org