Women’s Giving Alliance Raises More than $750,000 to Support Nonprofits Addressing Violence Against Women & Girls
Co-Founder Delores Barr Weaver invited the community to give through a matching challenge Jacksonville, Fla. — October 30, 2026 — The Women’s Giving Alliance (WGA), a collective giving initiative of The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida, announced last night the result of its 25th anniversary fundraising campaign: more than $750,000 in new support for area […]
Past President Spotlight: Jan Healy, 2021-2022
In celebration of WGA’s 25th anniversary, we’re launching a special series featuring conversations with our past presidents, reflecting on their leadership and the legacy they helped build. Jan Healy was the tenth Member of WGA to serve as President, from 2021-2022. It started with an invitation from one of WGA’s founders, Ann Baker in […]
Past President Spotlight, Mary Pietan 2019-2020
In celebration of WGA’s 25th anniversary, we’re launching a special series featuring conversations with our past presidents, reflecting on their leadership and the legacy they helped build. Mary Pietan was the ninth Member of WGA to serve as President, from 2019-2020. Near the beginning of her term, the Covid pandemic hit and transformed everyone’s […]
Past President Spotlight: Ellen Wiss, 2017-2018
In celebration of WGA’s 25th anniversary, we’re launching a special series featuring conversations with our past presidents, reflecting on their leadership and the legacy they helped build. Ellen Wiss was the eighth Member of WGA to serve as president, and she led the organization into its second targeted focus area, Breaking the Cycle of […]
Past President Spotlight: Paula Liang, 2015-2016
Paula Liang was the seventh Member of WGA to serve as president. During her tenure, the Delores Barr Weaver Fellowship program was officially rolled out and a new focus area was chosen. Read more of Paula’s reflections and takeaways as president in this short Q&A.
Past President Spotlight: Julia Taylor, 2013-2014
Julia “JuJu” Taylor was the sixth Member of WGA to serve as president, and she was at the helm of the organization from 2013–2014. During her tenure, WGA enjoyed record membership at the time — rising to 335 women — and WGA began to develop its Delores Barr Weaver Fellowship program, a subsidized membership for women under 40.
Women’s Giving Alliance Member List – 2026
Below is a list of WGA Members, including Founding, Legacy, and New Members, who contributed to the 2026 grants pool for the enrollment period ending in spring 2026. Learn more about becoming a member here. Legend:Bold = FoundingItalic = Legacy* = New 2026 † = Deceased Thank You, Members! Claudia Adams Brenda Adeeb Joan Altes […]
How we can show up for women & girls | Opinion
How We Can Show Up for Women & Girls
Violence against women and girls is often framed as a “women’s issue.” That framing is part of the problem, however. Violence in our homes, relationships and communities doesn’t exist in a silo; it affects families, workplaces, schools and entire regions. Addressing it requires all of us.
Women’s Giving Alliance Awards $675,000 in Grants & Announces Matching Campaign Addressing Violence Against Women
The Women’s Giving Alliance (WGA), an initiative of The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida, announced $675,000 in grants to 10 area non-profits and launched a matching fundraising campaign today, part of its strategic focus on addressing violence against women and girls.