Mary’s Pence Grantees Are
WOMEN CENTERED
Women-led and improving the lives of cis women, trans women, non-binary people and their communities
COMMUNITY FOCUSED
Responsive to needs identified from within a community, and collaboratively developed by members of that community
LOCATED IN THE US AND CANADA
Small but mighty start-ups or grassroots organizations with projects in the United States and Canada
CREATING SOCIAL CHANGE
Working for social justice and sustainable social change
Beyond the Money
Our granting process is intentional and holistic. In order to meet emerging needs, we do not restrict funding to prescribed issue areas. Rather, the kinds of social justice issues that we fund arise organically as needs change and emerge within a community. We also provide our grantees with additional support including networking, retreats, information sessions and publicity.
Issues We Recently Funded
Creating Inclusive Communities
Native Justice Coalition
- Spring 2020 |
- 1st Grant
Manistee, Michigan
The Native Justice Coalition is a platform for healing, social, and racial justice for all Native American people.
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Accompanying Women Experiencing Incarceration
Families & Criminal Justice
- Spring 2020 |
- 2nd Grant
Los Angeles, CA
Families & Criminal Justice is a group of formerly incarcerated women of color who have organized to work in and around the justice system to serve justice-involved women and their families in Los Angeles County.
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Cultivating Health and Well Being
Star Farm Chicago
- Spring 2020 |
- 1st Grant
Chicago, Illinois
Star Farm Chicago increases access to local organic produce while providing vocational training and horticultural therapy for women, children, and adults with physical and developmental disabilities.
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Empowering Young Women
Women for Political Change
- Fall 2019 |
- 1st Grant
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Women for Political Change holistically invests in the leadership and political power of young women and trans & non-binary folks.
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Cultivating Health and Well Being
Mama to Mama
- Fall 2019 |
- 1st Grant
Louisville, KY
Mama to Mama works to increase social support for all mothers as they make the transition into parenthood by promoting healthy parenting practices in an effort to create healthier and more sustainable communities.
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Advocating for Just Systems
Pennsylvania Domestic Workers Alliance
- Fall 2019 |
- 1st Grant
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Domestic Workers Alliance is a domestic worker-led organization fighting for justice, dignity, and power for house cleaners, nannies, and caregivers.
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