Programmatic work at the Women’s Foundation of California strives to support both individuals and organizations in achieving their social change goals. We believe that social change starts with the individual and gathers momentum within communities in order to create the space for systems and institutions to shift. The Foundation provides support in a variety of ways including strengthening non-profit policy advocacy, and strengthening young women's leadership.
The Women’s Economic Security Campaign (WESC)
- WESC uses the power and resources of women’s funds across the U.S. to increase opportunity for low-income women and their families.
- WESC places women living in poverty and their families at the center of efforts to fix America's economy and create opportunity for all U.S residents.
- Learn more about WESC and get involved.
News from the Women's Economic Security Campaign
On May 5, the Women's Economic Security Campaign launched a policy brief highlighting crucial steps to economic recovery and opportunity for low-income women hit hard by the recession.
Aiming Higher: Removing Barriers to Education,Training and Jobs for Low-Income Women. Download the report.
In the News: Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity article
Learn more on the WESC homepage.
Watch WESC Webinar video explaning the findings in detail.
About WESC
WESC was launched through the combined efforts and leadership of four regionally diverse women's funds—Chicago Foundation for Women, the Washington Area Women's Foundation, the Women's Foundation of California and the Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis. Working in collaboration with the Women's Funding Network, we seek to harness the voice and power of women's foundations nationwide to improve the lives of low-income women.
Smart Cookie Scholarship Fund
Smart Cookie was established in 2002 in partnership with FullBloom Baking Co. The program provides post-secondary scholarships, mentoring and other support to select immigrant youth living on the San Francisco Peninsula. The application process is rigorous and space is limited.
To learn more about the scholarship and application process please visit the following webpage: Application Process and Eligibility Requirements
