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News from the Wyoming Women's Foundation |
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DID YOU KNOW
THIS MONTH IN HISTORY...
on
July 2, 1861 Grace
Raymond Hebard was born. (see article below)
Wyoming
was admitted as the 44th state in the Union.
Quote for
Today·
"It
was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor yet we, the
male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the
Union." -Susan B Anthony
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Spotlight on a Wyoming Woman |
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 Grace
Raymond Hebard (1861-1936) was the
first woman to graduate with a B.S. in Engineering from the
University of Iowa. Grace worked as the only
draftwoman in Cheyenne for 8 yrs, was an associate
professor of political economy at the University of Wyoming, then
Grace became head of the department shortly after she received her
doctorate in political science. She also served as university
librarian and was the first woman admitted to the Wyoming
bar, though she never practiced law. Grace authored seven
books about western history and supported many causes, including
child-labor reform, women's suffrage, and immigration restriction.
"She was a member of the committee of three who drew up the
petition in 1889 asking the constitutional convention of Wyoming to
adopt the woman suffrage clause. As point-woman for the National
American Woman Suffrage Association, Hebard traveled the nation
presenting Wyoming as the most progressive state of the union for
women's rights, and the birthplace of a better form of liberty that
spread first through the American West. She appeared before both
houses of the Wyoming legislature, bearing roses and carnations, when
they ratified the suffrage amendment in January 1920." Photo
and quote from the University of Wyoming
Digital Initiative.
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This Money Could Be
Yours... |
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...if you are a
501(c)(3) charity or nonprofit organization in Wyoming that supports
long-term economic self-sufficiency of Wyoming women and girls. The
Wyoming Women's Foundation has formally issued its annual Request for
Proposals (RFP), and is seeking grant applications that specifically
address: 1) Job opportunity/Education and Training; 2) Women and
girls' leadership, empowerment, and mentoring.
There
will be approximately $75,000 available for granting and the typical
WyWF grant ranges from $1,000 to $10,000. Grant applications
must be received by 5:00pm on Monday, September 1, 2008. To
obtain a copy of the WyWF 2008 RFP and applications materials or to
request that an organization receive this information, please contact
the Wyoming Women's Foundation Program Assistant, Sarah Dahlberg at sarah@wycf.org.
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I
was reading recently that over 75% of all philanthropic giving in the
U.S. is from individuals. This, although surprising at first,
makes sense. I am constantly reminded of the culture and desire
of individuals to give back.
A
woman walked into the Women's Foundation office this week to tell us
how she has at times had a very hard time in her life. She has
gone back to school and is employed across the street from our
office. She just wanted to come in to see if there was a way
she could get involved and give back to other
women. There are endless ways to get involved in our
communities. I was reminded and energized by this
woman's desire to help others.
We
will be traveling the state in the months to come, to visit with
individuals and programs. Thanks for your continued support of
Wyoming's women and girls!
Wyoming
Women's Foundation
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