LATEST NEWS | 2008 Social Change Fund - Grants Information Sessions, Twin Cities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DECEMBER 1, 2008

Women’s Foundation Announces Twin Cities’ Grants Information Session Dates
Four sessions targeted to diverse communities

MINNEAPOLIS - The Women’s Foundation of Minnesota will hold four Grants Information Sessions about its Social Change Fund in the Twin Cities in December. In alignment with its organizational core value of inclusion, the Foundation will offer sessions targeted to specific diverse communities, including African American, Disabilities, LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender), and Asian American/Pacific Islander. Minnesota nonprofits seeking funding to advance economic, social and political equality for women and girls are encouraged to attend.

Schedule:

African American Community
Friday, December 12 | 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
The Cultural Wellness Center - 1527 E Lake Street, Minneapolis

Disabilities Community
Friday, December 12 | 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Courage Center - 3915 Golden Valley Road, Minneapolis

LGBT Community
Wednesday, December 17 | 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
YWCA Midtown - 2121 East Lake Street, Minneapolis
Partner: PFund

Asian American/Pacific Islander Community
Thursday, December 18 | 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Rondo Community Outreach Library - 461 Dale Street North, St. Paul
Partner: AAPIP National Gender & Equity Campaign

For more information, contact Charlotte Flowers, Women’s Foundation program officer, at 612-236-1807 or charlotte@wfmn.org.

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Press Inquiries:

Mary Beth Hanson

Communications Director

612-236-1811