Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty

Grants & Scholarships

Community Grants Fund Christine Humphreys Impact Grant Scholarships Lakota Athletic Participation Fee Fund Scholarship Lakota Fund Power of the Purse Women's Giving Circle Youth in Philanthropy

Power of the Purse

UPCOMING EVENT: Power of the Purse Celebrates Women's Day! Join the POP ladies at Aveda Fredric's Institute in West Chester for a little pampering. Space is limited; register soon. Details and RSVP here!

2019 MEETING DATES: April 16th, August 20th, & December 3^rd

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 & girls in West Chester and Liberty Townships. Members of POP work to educate and inspire others, and promote philanthropy among women in our community.

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

CLICK HERE to access the 2019 Power of the Purse grant application (opens Jan. 1, 2019)

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 at their May meeting. The top three organizations will be invited to attend the POP Summer Meeting to present their grant. The final grant recipient will be announced at the Annual Grant Gala in December.

To date, more than $80,000 has been awarded from the Power of the Purse Fund.

Past Grantees:

2018 - PARACHUTE: Butler County Casa

2017- Family Promise of Butler County

2016 - Companions on a Journey Grief Support

2015 - Warm Welcomes Foster Care Outreach

Membership Rights and Responsibilities

Annual dues are $100 and may be paid in one or two installments. Junior membership (ages 12 - 21) is $50/year.

All members will be invited to the Annual Gala in December and any Power of the Purse fundraising and/or networking events. Members may serve on any of the committees or subcommittees: Education, Grants, Recruiting/Membership, and Marketing/Fundraising. They 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

Kate Feldmann, Administrative Assistant, at 513.874.5450 or kate.feldmann@wclfoundation.org