By helping women improve their lives, we also strengthen families and communities.
Through our Fund for Women & Girls, philanthropists are coming together to invest in sustainable solutions that support the safety, health and economic security of women and girls across Fairfield County. As part of the larger women’s movement, the Fund makes a greater impact by partnering in national coalitions such as Women’s Funding Network and Prosperity Together – working for progress on issues like closing the pay gap and creating pathways to economic security for low-income women and families.
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What we do

Through a holistic approach to addressing barriers to receiving quality healthcare, this innovative program that puts women and girls in the driver’s seat of their lives as partners in their own care. Learn more about emme.

We developed and piloted a scalable program of wraparound support that helped adult students persist and pursue degrees leading to family-sustaining employment. Learn more about FESP.

We award $600K+ annually to help women and girls meet health and safety needs, build self-esteem, and develop job and life skills. Learn more about our grants.

We inspire and engage philanthropists to support women and girls in our community through this event, featuring trailblazing keynote speakers. Learn more about our annual luncheon.

I really believe that if a woman has financial security, then she can achieve anything.
– Dr. Maya Reddi, Donor
Take action for women and girls.
Contact us today to learn how you can join the conversation, invest in our mission, and advocate for policies that create opportunity. Does your organization serve women? Talk with us to explore partnership opportunities.

contact us for more information:
Mary Grace Pagaduan
Director, Fund for Women & Girls
(203) 750-3213
mpagaduan@fccfoundation.org