Grants
The vision of the Women Working Wonders Fund at the Greater Lowell Community Foundation is to advance the contributions of women and girls in the community and empower them to effect positive change. To date, we have distributed $514,075 in grants to worthy organizations that are improving lives in our communities.
Through the power of collective philanthropy, the Women Working Wonders Fund is pleased to award grants to programs and projects that assist women in transition, provide leadership development in girls and women, and/or contribute to the beautification of the environment to benefit women and girls.
Women Working Wonders Awards $10,000 in Mini Grants for 2025
The Women Working Wonders Fund, a permanently endowed fund of the Greater Lowell Community Foundation, is pleased to announce the awarding of $10,000 in mini grants to deserving nonprofits impacting the lives of women and girls in Greater Lowell.
“Through these mini grants, as well as our annual summer grant cycle, Women Working Wonders fulfills our mission to empower women and girls by providing vital funding to the frontline organizations breaking down barriers and lifting up the women and girls we serve,” said Marcia Cassidy, Women Working Wonders Fund board president. “Now more than ever, our philanthropy and commitment are needed in the Greater Lowell community.”
The 2025 mini grants, each for $2,000 were awarded to:
Alternative House: Addressing Food Insecurities with Victims of Domestic Violence
Angkor Dance Troupe: Leadership Development through Costuming Workshop
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lowell: "Making Proud Choices!"
Project Kompass: Back to Basics Home Economics Workshops
The Wish Project: Mother's Day Gift Bags for Low-Income Women
Women Working Wonders provides annual grants in three key areas: assisting women in transition, providing leadership development for women and girls, and contributing to the beautification of the environment to benefit women and girls. Founded in 2004, the fund has awarded made more than $524,000 in grants to organizations supporting women and girls in the Greater Lowell area. Learn more at www.womenworkingwondersfund.com.
Women Working Wonders Awards Seven Grants Totaling $70,000
The Women Working Wonders (WWW) Fund, a permanently endowed fund of the Greater Lowell Community Foundation, has announced the recipients of $70,000 in grants to support local nonprofit programs that empower women and girls in the community.
“Women Working Wonders is proud to support these six outstanding organizations in their work to effect positive change in the lives of women and girls in Greater Lowell,” said Marcia Cassidy, Women Working Wonders board president. “Every year the need grows for funding of programs to support women and girls, and every year Women Working Wonders answers that call.”
Recipients of the 2024 WWW grants (each for $10,000):
Catie’s Closet for “Hair Care for All” to create equitable access to culturally appropriate hair products for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) girls
The Center for Hope and Healing for Get Together: A Survivor-led Drop-In Support Group
Dignity Matters for “Dignity in Greater Lowell” to provide women in need with basic hygiene and menstrual care products
Ellie Fund for “Equitable Pathways to Breast Cancer Care” to empower women during breast cancer treatment with essential support needed to ease the stresses of everyday life and allow them to focus on family, recovery, and healing
Girls Inc. of Greater Lowell for “Extraordinary Girls Outreach Program” to provide the Girls Inc. programs and services during school hours
Women’s Money Matters to fund Greater Lowell women living on low incomes to participate in Financial Futures financial wellness program at no cost
University of Massachusetts Lowell to empower underrepresented racial minority women in STEM through mentorship, community and leadership development, and advocacy
Women Working Wonders, an all-volunteer group of women dedicated to effecting positive change, provides annual grants in three key areas: assisting women in transition, providing leadership development in girls and women, and/or contributing to the beautification of the environment to benefit women and girls. Founded in 2004 by a small group of women coming together to form a collective giving organization that focused on women’s issues, the fund has awarded made more than $514,000 in grants to organizations supporting women and girls in the Greater Lowell area.