Hurricane Helene... 50/50 Split

Your Gift Unites People 

As the impact of Hurricane Helene continues to wreak havoc, communities are grappling with devastation in ways that are difficult to comprehend. Homes have been destroyed, livelihoods disrupted, and lives changed. In these times of unimaginable hardship, women bear the brunt of the storm’s aftermath. They face the loss of their homes and businesses and also the burden of rebuilding — often from the ground up.

That’s why we are launching a special initiative to extend our hand to those most affected. From October 1-10, we commit to evenly split (50/50) all gifts received with the Women’s Fund of the Blue Ridge. Whether it’s your first gift, an enhanced gift, or a renewal gift, your generosity during this critical window will be shared to ensure maximum impact.

Research shows that Women’s Funds and foundations move money nine months faster than traditional granting entities. In moments like these, speed matters. Additionally, it is women that remain engaged during the recovery and resilience-building process. By supporting this initiative, you are standing with women facing challenges at every turn. You are making a profound statement: we believe in women.

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Your gift is more than a donation. It’s a lifeline. It’s collective action. It’s the power of philanthropy in motion. Together, we can amplify our impact and ensure that women and families impacted by Hurricane Helene receive the support they so desperately need.

Every gift matters. Every gift is valuable.

Let’s come together to show our commitment to women and communities in crisis. Our goal is at least 50 gifts by October 10, 2024. Please make your gift today.

  • If you invest $1,000 or more, you immediately are recognized for your remarkable generosity as one of our WF Power Illuminators.
  • Additionally, if you respond with a gift of at least $600, you are invited to attend our Women’s Fund Presents program on October 24, 2024, as our guest.
  • All donors confirmed by October 10, no matter the amount, will be listed in the Women’s Fund Presents printed event program.

We thank the donors below for helping us support the
Women’s Fund of the Blue Ridge.

1. Lisa Attonito
2. Cynthia Hasbrook
3. Beth Weckmueller
4. Samantha Wilson
5. Mo Zell
6. Annette Jacobson
7. Karen Von Rueden
8. Merry Wiesner-Hanks
9. Heather Nelson
10. Felisa Parris
11. Carries Streiff-Stuessy
12. Neille Hoffman
13. Nancy Peterson
14. Callie Davis
15. Noelia V
élez
16. anonymous
17. Robin Reese
18. Nicole Horvath
19. Ercan Ornek Architectural and Building Services, LLC
20. Janet Cohen
21. Tanya Atkinson
22. Justin Fermenich
23. Victoria Moerchen
24. Kosana Stojcevic
25. Sangeeta Edwin

26. Amalia, CFRE
27. Elaine Burke
28. Erika Sander
29. Megan Anderson
30. Diane M. Buck
31. Andrea Hubbert
32. Kathleen Turner
33. Dawn Filtz
34. Kelly Ottman
35. Sarah Shockey
36. Cheryl Moore, PhD
37. Carrie Arrouet
38. Lisa Schiller
39. Meagan Schultz
40. Shannon Watry
41. Celeste Cuffie
42. Heddy Keith
43. Kathryn A Norris
44. Pay-What-You-Can lunch (planned for Saturday, October 12, 2024)
45. Sherri Huff
46. Sue Hickey