Women's Empowerment Portfolio
The Women’s Empowerment Portfolio will help women and girls in Orange County achieve long-term economic security by focusing on three key areas…
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Education, through financial literacy for women and girls.
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Support of neighborhood programs serving women and girls that promote sustained economic security.
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Creating a forum and funding resource for low-income women ready to build their future and reach their dreams by starting their own business
The Need for the Women’s Empowerment Portfolio
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More than 10% of California women live in poverty.
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In Orange County it is estimated that approximately 99,000 women live below the poverty level. 32,000 of them have jobs.
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Median earnings for women who worked full time, year round, are $40,260 compared to $50,426 for men. Thus, women earn approximately 80 cents for every dollar men make.
The Women’s Empowerment Portfolio will address these needs by:
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Supporting Financial Literacy programs available to agencies serving women and girls.
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Providing a forum and funding resource to women-supporting programs promoting sustained economic security through a grant process.
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Providing a forum and funding resource for women starting their own businesses by partnering with agencies in Orange County to:
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Provide workshops and counseling on starting a business.
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Provide microloans to qualified candidates to help them start businesses.
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Match Women’s Philanthropy Fund mentors with women receiving microloans.
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How to get involved:
Volunteer and serve on the Women's Empowerment Portfolio Leadership Council
