December 12, 2025 — Caregiving has long been part of women’s lives. From raising children to supporting aging parents, women often carry the emotional, physical, and financial weight of caring for others. While caregiving is an act of love, it can also become isolating and overwhelming.

The Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Brown County exists to change that. ADRC empowers older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers – many of whom are women – through education, support, respite, and meaningful community connection. Their goal is simple: meet caregivers before they reach a breaking point and ensure no one navigates caregiving alone.

Their impact is felt every day. As one caregiver shared:
“The best blessing is that I get to be my dad’s daughter again, not just his caregiver… I’m also able to be a better mom and wife. Our family so appreciates you!”

Another wrote:
“Our local ADRC has been invaluable in helping us cope with the emotional, physical, and financial needs. Access to funding is crucial in giving my loved one the quality of life they deserve.”

The Women’s Fund Impact

With grant support from the Women’s Fund, the ADRC can enhance caregiver programs that reduce isolation and strengthen well-being. ADRC Program Specialists connect caregivers to monthly Mug Club support groups, educational workshops and conferences, respite care, financial guidance, and specialized support from a Caregiver Specialist and Dementia Care Specialist.

With 73 percent of ADRC’s caregivers being women in Brown County, these services are essential in helping women stay resilient, connected, and equipped to care for both their loved ones and themselves.

As needs grow throughout our aging community, ADRC remains committed to reaching caregivers early, raising awareness, and ensuring they have the tools to thrive – not just survive – the caregiving journey.

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay is proud to announce the grant recipients from the Fund’s summer grant cycle. Grants are awarded twice per year, and in each cycle, the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation invites fundholders to co-invest in applications that align with their giving goals. During this cycle, fundholders contributed over $75,000, significantly boosting the total amount awarded.

The Women’s Fund awards funds to organizations with programs and services that positively impact women and girls in our community. Grants are awarded based on a competitive application process which includes a review by a grants team of community volunteers. Learn more about the grant funds at https://womensfundgb.org/what-we-fund/.

Members of the media interested in scheduling an interview with a representative from the Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay and one of the grantees about the impact of the grant funding should contact Amanda Gay at amandagay@ggbcf.org.

About the Women’s Fund Summer 2025 Grant Recipients:

• Wise Women Gathering Place | General Operations: Wise Women Gathering Place promotes peace, respect and belonging through skill building, sharing of resources and caring community support. Program services include advocacy, healing, and prevention in domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, sex trafficking and other crimes. Funding will support services for women and youth; including a weekly Women’s Empowerment Group focusing on healthy relationships and decision-making, talking circles, community guest speakers, traditional crafts and food gathering to support healing and wellness. Youth programs focus on healthy relationships, healthy boundaries, and healthy communication.

• Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County | ADRC Caregivers: ADRC of Brown County empowers older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers — most of whom are women — through education, support, and advocacy. Funding will expand caregiver programs that build skills, reduce isolation, and improve well-being. With demand rising, this support will help over 240 families access tools, resources, and community to thrive in their caregiving roles.

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin | Youth Mentoring for Girls: Grant funding will help match girls facing adversity with caring female mentors through Big Brothers Big Sisters. With 42 girls currently on the waitlist, this support will provide critical mentorship that builds confidence, strengthens mental health, and empowers girls to reach their full potential.

• Brown County Health & Human Services | Parents Supporting Parents: The Brown County Child Protective Services Unit works with children at risk of experiencing neglect and abuse. Funding will bring Parents Supporting Parents, an evidence-based program, to Brown County. The program provides mothers with mentorship from individuals with lived experience within the child welfare system, who have experienced their child being removed from their care and reunified safely. Grant funding will help prepare mentors to support safe family reunification and reduce future child welfare involvement. This program allows children to remain safely with their families and their communities, fosters sustained connections, and increases the opportunity for positive life outcomes.

• Encompass Early Education & Care | Child & Family Advocate Program: The program helps stabilize single-mother households by empowering women and ensuring their children thrive in high-quality early education. By addressing barriers mothers face — like housing and food security — and providing their children with one-on-one support for developmental/behavioral setbacks, they’ve increased retention of these at-risk families from just six months to over three years.

• Family & Childcare Resources of Northeastern Wisconsin | Family Childcare: Grant support will expand access to childcare by supporting women in launching home-based childcare businesses. The Family Childcare Program offers training, startup funds, and licensing support to reduce barriers for low-income women, including in rural areas. By creating 10–15 new providers serving up to 120 children, the program boosts employment and economic stability for women while addressing urgent childcare shortages across Brown, Kewaunee, and Oconto counties.

• Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin | 24/7 Immediate Advocacy Response for Sexual Assault Center: The Sexual Assault Center is a program of Family Services that provides free and confidential support to survivors of sexual assault 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This grant will fully fund after-hours bedside advocacy during Sexual Assault Nurse Exams in Brown County. This service ensures women and girls receive trauma-informed support at one of the most vulnerable moments in their lives — overnight, on weekends, and on holidays. With advocates responding within 30 minutes, this initiative fosters safety, healing, and connection to long-term care for 100+ survivors annually.

• Girls on the Run Northeast Wisconsin | Positive Youth Development: Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident through a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running. To date, the organization has served over 5,000 girls, with measurable improvements in self-esteem, physical activity, and social-emotional skills. The program combines physical activity with lessons on confidence, connection, and character. Funding will support the launch of three new teams in Brown and Kewaunee counties, provide partial scholarships to ensure access for all participants, and train new volunteer coaches to lead and mentor the girls.

• HER Alliance | General Operating Expenses: Funds will sustain core programs serving over 85 survivors of sex trafficking & commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) in Brown County. Funds will support trauma-informed advocacy, prevention education, jail outreach, and access to basic needs. As the only local organization providing comprehensive care solely for CSE survivors, HER Alliance relies on flexible funding to meet rising needs, maintain staff capacity, and deliver consistent, life-changing services.

• House of Hope Green Bay | General Operating Support: Last year, House of Hope served 918 youth and children. Funding will sustain and strengthen their programs serving youth, young mothers, and children experiencing homelessness. Additionally, it will support emergency shelter, rental assistance, mental health and substance use counseling, youth services, and low-barrier housing. General operating funds allow House of Hope to remain responsive to urgent needs, invest in staff and infrastructure, and provide trauma-informed care that helps families build lasting stability.

• Journey to Adult Success | Empowering Women through Therapeutic Support: Every year, young women age out of foster care without the necessary resources or support systems to navigate adulthood. Journey to Adult Success addresses this critical gap by meeting their basic needs of housing along with daily coaching and support and most importantly targeted one-on-one therapy in informal, welcoming settings tailored to meet their needs.

• Lovin’ The Skin I’m In | Uplifting Black and Brown Girls: Lovin’ The Skin I’m In empowers Black and Brown girls in Northeast Wisconsin by providing access to opportunities that nurture their talents, leadership, and personal growth. This initiative will serve 800 girls ages 7–18, fostering confidence, mental wellness, and leadership through mentorship, educational workshops, and cultural engagement. In response to systemic inequities that often limit access to enriching experiences, these arts and STEM programs offer creative, empowering pathways for growth and self-discovery.

• She Rises Collective | Indigenous Women in Business: She Rises Collective envisions Indigenous women rising — financially, socially, and spiritually — while creating lasting, positive change in their families, communities, and economies. Grant funding will support the Indigenous Women in Business Retreat in Brown County. This event empowers Indigenous women through technical assistance, wellness, and leadership development. It also supports their Indigenous Women in Business database and data collection efforts to track impact, promote visibility, and inform culturally relevant programming.

• Wello | Centering the Voices of Black and Mixed Race Young Women in Reproductive Care: Funding will support the implementation of a cohort model designed to center the needs and voices of Black girls to improve their health. In partnership with Lovin’ The Skin I’m In and a range of clinical and non-clinical partners, the primary objective of this program is to increase participant’s reproductive health literacy, increasing their confidence to navigate care, advocate for their needs, and manage three chronic reproductive conditions that disproportionately impact women of color: endometriosis, uterine fibroids and polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Green Bay, Wis – The Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay is proud to announce the grant recipients from the Fund’s winter grant cycle. The Women’s Fund awards grants two times a year (winter and summer) to organizations that demonstrate how their programs and services will positively impact women and girls in our community. Grants are awarded based on a competitive application process which includes a review by a grants team of community volunteers. Learn more about the grant funds at https://womensfundgb.org/what-we-fund/.

Members of the media interested in scheduling an interview with a representative from the Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay and one of the grantees about the impact of the grant funding should contact Amanda Gay at amandagay@ggbcf.org.

About the Women’s Fund Winter 2025 Grant Recipients:

• COMSA – Refugee and Women Empowerment Program: The Women’s Empowerment Initiative is a vital program addressing unique challenges faced by refugee and immigrant women who bear the disproportionate burdens of war, displacement, and resettlement. Refugee and immigrant women often face compounded challenges, including, culture shock during resettlement, workplace discrimination, language barriers, lack of culturally responsive childcare, and social isolation. Funding will support the expansion of the initiative, focusing on addressing the barriers faced by refugee and immigrant women through holistic programs that promote independence, skill-building, and community connection. Learn more about COMSA at https://www.comsausa.org/
• Einstein Project – Girls in STEM/Makerspace Workshops: Funding will allow Einstein Project to expand programming with community nonprofits to provide free STEM workshops for young girls through their on-campus maker spaces and off-campus mobile maker space. Partners include UW-Green Bay, NWTC, Lovin’ the Skin I’m In, Boys and Girls Club, YWCA, and Girl Scouts who collaborate to provide female-focused programming. Learn more about the Einstein Project at https://www.einsteinproject.org/home
• Hmong Autism Neurodiverse Disability Support (HANDS) – Mom Time Program: HANDS works to spread awareness about Autism and other disabilities within the Hmong community by offering a safe space for families to support each other and offer help upon initial diagnoses. Mom Time allows for respite care for caregivers of children with autism and other disabilities. Caregivers are allowed time to either sit by themselves and have alone time, complete a therapeutic art project, or engage in a discussion with other caregivers about issues that are pressing to them. By allowing caregivers to connect with each other in a physical space they can build a true community and connect about their children’s shared diagnosis. Learn more about HANDS at https://www.hmonghands.org/
• Legal Action of Wisconsin – Legal Aid to Victims of Domestic Violence Program: The Domestic Violence Legal Aid Program in Green Bay provides critical legal support to survivors of domestic violence. In partnership with local domestic violence agencies, this program offers free legal representation, advice, and resources to help victims navigate family law issues, restraining orders, and more. Trained attorneys work closely with victims to ensure they have the legal tools necessary for safety, justice, and empowerment while addressing their unique needs. Learn more about Legal Action of Wisconsin at https://legalaction.org/
• NEWIST/CESA 7 – Cultivating Success for Black and Brown Girls in Education Program: Grant funds will support a two-day training in Green Bay. The first day will empower educators with strategies for culturally responsive teaching and equity practices. The second day will engage middle school girls of color in activities celebrating identity, leadership, and creativity. Follow-up support includes educator networking and student mentorship. This experience will foster belonging, confidence, and success in the school community. Learn more about NEWIST/CESA 7 at https://www.cesa7.org/
• Rainbow House Domestic Abuse Services – Empowered Through Art: Inspiring Women and Girls Program: Funding will be used to implement a new art therapy group designed for women and girls. The program will focus on fostering positive self-expression, leadership skills, and self-esteem through guided art-making activities, culminating in a community art exhibition to celebrate participants’ growth and achievements. This initiative aligns with the Women’s Fund’s priorities by empowering women and girls to realize their potential, develop leadership skills, and inspire confidence through creative expression. Learn more about Rainbow House at https://therainbowhouse.us/
• Violence Intervention Project – Mental Health Services for Domestic Violence Survivors: Violence Intervention Project has been providing domestic violence and sexual assault victim services in Kewaunee County for 35 years. Funding will bring mental health services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in rural Kewaunee County. This program will focus on eliminating barriers to accessing therapeutic support, ensuring that survivors receive timely and effective care. By integrating advocacy and mental health services, this initiative will provide survivors with a holistic approach to healing, empowering them to regain control of their lives and promoting mental wellness. Learn more about the Violence Intervention Project at https://www.vipadvocates.net/
• We All Rise: African American Resource Center – Queens on the Rise: Power in My Crown Program: Funding will expand Queens on The Rise: Power In My Crown, a women’s empowerment initiative designed for Black women and girls in Northeast Wisconsin. This program fosters healing, resilience, and cultural pride by addressing the tangible impacts of systemic racism, colorism, and intergenerational trauma. Through trauma-informed, culturally specific group work, participants will reclaim their personal “crowns” symbols of identity, worth, and empowerment and build skills for leadership. Learn more about We All Rise: African American Resource Center at https://www.weallriseaarc.org/

Over her 25 years with the company, Brighid’s passion for the people, brands, technology and stories embodied by the family of companies she works for has grown exponentially as she is motivated by the good they infuse into local communities. She leads a majority-women executive team that prides itself on true collaborative teamwork and pairs industry strength with heart – characteristics sometimes found lacking in the technology sector.

Brighid is deeply committed to mentoring and developing future leaders as she actively builds upon relationships with UW-Green Bay, serving as a trustee on the Chancellor’s Council of Trustees and St. Norbert College, where she earned her MBA. Brighid serves on boards including CTIA (the national wireless association), Associated Bank, HSHS and Camp Tekakwitha, highlighting her influence and dedication to empowering the next generation. The Nancy Armbrust Impact Award, given in partnership with Schreiber Foods and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, includes a grant of $5,000 to be awarded to the recipient’s nonprofit organization of choice through the Women’s Fund biannual grant cycle.

What to Expect at Impactful
Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Terrace at Marina Circle (2465 Marina Circle, Green Bay, WI 54304)
Tickets: $20 purchased through https://womensfundgb.org/events/impactful/

The Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay would like to express sincere thanks to our two event
sponsors – Summit Credit Union and the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation. We would
also like to thank our four Sustaining Legacy Partners – Associated Bank, Breakthrough, Green
Bay Packers Give Back, and Prevea Health for their continued support.

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to its Advisory Board:

• Amy Budd, Vice President, Sales – Logistics, Schneider National
• Hsing-Yi Hsieh, Director of Food Protection and Regulatory Affairs, Festival Foods
• Alanna Martella Parman, Public Speaker and Certified Personal Trainer
• Sherrill Revolinski, Community Volunteer
• Nicole Smith, Senior Consultant, The Utech Group

Advisory Board members who have completed their two, three-year terms include: Jessica Diederich, Linda Hansen, Kim Linehan, and Ann Weiss. The Women’s Fund thanks these members for their service as they transition to emeritus status.

The Women’s Fund Advisory Board is a 23-member, volunteer board comprised of dynamic leaders who support the fundraising, promotion, and grantmaking of the Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay, a fund of the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation. Through leadership and support, the board has built an endowment of more than $3.7 million dollars used to make a difference in the lives of local women and girls.

“We are excited to welcome the new members to the Advisory Board,” said Stephanie Schultz, Women’s Fund president. “They bring forward skills and talents that are incredibly valuable as the Women’s Fund continues to invest in women for a stronger community.”

The Women’s Fund to date has provided financial support to more than 170 local community initiatives and programs, and has granted more than $1.7 million dollars since its inception.

The Women’s Fund Advisory Board of directors for 2024-2025 includes:

Executive Officers
President: Stephanie Schultz
Vice President: Molly Vandervest
Immediate Past President: Lori Harris
Finance Chair: Sara Funk
Secretary: Jennifer Bauer
Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Liaison: Amanda Gay

Appointed Committee Chairs
Events: Anna Hoefner
Grants: Micki Koehler
Board Development & Engagement: Brittni Moran
Fund Development and Stewardship: Morgan Fuller
Strategic Communications and Marketing: Joanna Schreurs

Advisory Board:
Amy Budd
Erica DeQuaine
Hsing-Yi Hsieh
Indhira LaPuma
Keely Marlowe
Alanna Martella Parman
Melinda Morella-Olson
Lindsey Petasek
Jessie Pondell
Sherrill Revolinski
Angela Schuchart
Nicole Smith
Tara Yang