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Interview with Trish Moore and Wendy Roworth, Co-Presidents of The Women’s Fund of Essex County

“You have to practice success. Success doesn’t just show up. If you aren’t practicing success today, you won’t wake up in 20 years and be successful, because you won’t have developed the habits of success,” said Michelle Obama, accomplished author, inspirational speaker, and former First Lady of the United States. Mrs. Obama further states, “Find people who will make you better.”

Love Your Magic

Love Your Magic is dedicated to the healthy development of brown and black girls and women, providing inspiration and opportunities for self-love, self-advocacy and sister-hood.

Founded in 2017 by five female Boston educators who came together to discuss their concern over the criminalization of brown and black girls that they were witnessing.

North Shore Community College – Support for Single Mothers Program

The mission of the North Shore Community College - Support for Single Mothers Program is to increase the number of single mothers earning a living wage by offering emergency, non-tuition financial support to single-mother students pursuing degrees or certifications.

Notre Dame Education Center – Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide Program

Founded in 1996, NDEC-L provides English language and citizenship classes, skills training and leadership development for learners seeking to become certified nursing assistants and home health aides. The classes are offered tuition-free or low-cost in a learning environment that is welcoming, respectful and dignified.

Pathways, Inc.,

Pathways, Inc.,

Building community through education is what Pathways is all about! 

They make a difference for local families by providing skills to create a career and that pays a living wage… and prepares them for success in the workplace.

See how The Women’s Fund helped to convert their fear to hope.

Bellesini Academy

Bellesini Academy

The Bellesini Academy believes that education is the key to escaping poverty. With 100% of their students graduating high school and 88% attending college, their goals are being realized.

More importantly, they know what it takes!

See how The Women’s Fund helped level the playing field.

Budget Buddies, Inc.

Budget Buddies, Inc.

Low-income women struggle with a lot of things—childcare, bills, debt, employment…and they often battle them alone. Is there an effective way to help them make sound financial decisions? Our research shows, if these women can escape poverty, their families and communities will be stronger and happier.

See how The Women’s Fund found a way…