Grants & Scholarships
Power of the Purse
The Power of the Purse (POP) Fund is a women's giving circle dedicated to strengthening the community by providing grant funds to non-profit organizations serving the interests of women & children in West Chester and Liberty Townships. Members of POP work to educate and inspire others, and promote philanthropy among women in our community.
2021 Meeting Dates
May 18th Carriage Hill Clubhouse (program to be announced)
August 10th Liberty Center Sabin Hall (Grant Applicant presentations)
December 7th Wetherington Country Club (Annual Gala & Grant Winner Announced)
2021 Holiday Gala & Grant Presentation
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Wetherington Golf & Country Club
7337 Country Club Lane, West Chester, 45069 (Directions)
COST: Dinner & Drinks $35
PURSE RAFFLE: 1 ticket $5 each OR 5 tickets for $20
Please RSVP by Friday, December 3rd https://popgala21.eventbrite.com
About the Event
Please join us for the Power of the Purse Annual Holiday Gala & Grant Presentation! The evening will feature our popular Designer Purse Raffle, holiday entertainment, and the presentation of our 2020 $10,000 Power of the Purse Grant.
Members may bring a guest to this event. Non-members/guests may attend one Power of the Purse event without joining.
Goals
- Make a difference among women in the community by promoting volunteerism and philanthropy through our pooled resources.
- Encourage community among ourselves and those we serve
- Educate and increase awareness of local needs
- Encourage self-sufficiency and well-being among those in need
- Build a network that is a catalyst for positive change
Grants
2021 Power of the Purse Grant Application - DEADLINE 4/23/2021
Power of the Purse accepts grant requests for new or existing projects that focus of meeting the basic needs of food, shelter, or health care for women or children in West Chester and Liberty Township.
The POP Membership will review all proposals in April. Following a vote by the POP Membership, the top three organizations will be invited to present their proposal at the POP Summer Meeting. The grant recipient will be announced at the Annual Grant Gala in December.
Past Grantees:
2020 - EDGE Teen Center
2019 - Sleep in Heavenly Peace
2018 - PARACHUTE: Butler County Casa
2017- Family Promise of Butler County
2016 - Companions on a Journey Grief Support
2015 - Warm Welcomes Foster Care Outreach
Grant Requirements:
Eligible organizations must be a registered 501c3 organization. Grant Applicants must complete a grant application and provide both a financial program and organizational budget on or before the grant deadline. One hundred percent of programming and services must be provided to resident in West Chester and Liberty Township, and focus primarily on meeting the basic needs of woman and children in our community. An organization that has received a POP Grant may not apply for 3 years.
Membership Rights and Responsibilities
Annual dues are $100 and may be paid in one or two installments. Young professional memberships (age 21-26) are available for $50/year
All Power of the Purse Members are invited to attend all events (Woman’s Day, April meeting, August meeting and the Annual Gala in December) and any other Power of the Purse fundraising and/or networking events. Members are expected to fulfill any pledges made to the fund and to further the mission of the Power of the Purse by encouraging others to participate.
Contact
Karen Gibbs, Vice President, [email protected] or 513.682.8061