The National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) has just released the second video in its “She Is Not a Footnote” campaign, which spotlights women as the featured story, rather than a footnote pushed to the margins of history books. The short list of scientists includes the images of the women, their amazing discoveries, and the names […]
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Supporting and partnering with other organizations working for the advancement of women and girls is at the heart of Women Connect4Good’s mission. In honor of the Women’s Sports Foundation’s (WSF) 51st anniversary of service championing women and girls, Women Connect4Good is supporting WSF’s efforts to continue to advocate for greater awareness and compliance of Title
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When courage meets community, magic happens. That’s why Women Connect4Good is proud to sponsor Take the Lead’s Power Up Conference to celebrate Women’s Equality Day on August 26. The theme, “Power Up Courage to Lead,” is specifically designed for our times and serves as a call to action, driving momentum to transform the leadership of
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On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Dr. Nancy spoke at the historic Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute at Hunter College in New York. Promoted as “An Evening with Author and Advocate for Women’s Advancement Dr. Nancy O’Reilly,” the event provided an opportunity for Dr. Nancy to talk about the work of Women Connect4Good, her latest book,
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In late May, Dr. Nancy and Women Connect4Good’s Team Leader Melissa Miller Young traveled to New York to spend the evening with members of the ERA Coalition Forward and celebrate the leadership and legacy of their new Chair Emerita, Carol Jenkins. The evening featured an intimate salon in her honor held at the home of
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Many people shy away from using the word philanthropy. That may be because it’s a long word—sometimes tricky to pronounce—and often associated with extreme wealth, complex systems, and institutional tools like grants. But at its core, philanthropy simply means giving. The word’s Greek root translates to “love of humankind,” which frames philanthropy as something deeply
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by L.Y. Marlow, Founder of Saving Promise At just 17 years old, I was a single mom, growing up in one of the most drug- and gang-infested housing projects in South Philadelphia. My first boyfriend—the father of my child—was abusive. My life felt like it was spiraling, with little hope of ever rising above the
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As Women’s History Month drew to a close, Women Connect4Good Team Leader Melissa Miller Young joined over 500 thought leaders for the 14th Annual Report on the Status of Women and Girls in California™. Held by the Center for Advancement of Women at Mount Saint Mary’s University (MSMU) at the Skirball Cultural Center, the event
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Convoy of Hope’s women’s empowerment program, Convoy: Women, recently invited women from all corners of the world to celebrate International Women’s Day and unite to make a difference. This year, the U.S. event took place at Convoy’s Global Headquarters in Springfield, Missouri. In addition to offering a chance to network and learn about Convoy’s many
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At Women Connect4Good, 2024 was a BIG year and 2025 is shaping up to be even bigger. As we enter these first weeks, our valuable partners, collaborators, sisters, daughters, and friends are more important than ever. We want them and the world to know that our commitment to achieving gender equality and empowering women to
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