Causes: Civil Rights, Economic Development, International, International Economic Development, Microfinance, Women, Womens Rights
Mission: Mary’s Pence invests in women across the Americas by funding community initiatives and fostering collaborations to create social change. Our commitment to justice motivates our work. We are grateful to walk alongside people of all faiths and beliefs on this journey toward justice. Dignity-We recognize the inherent dignity of every person, especially women and others who are marginalized. Equity for all must include the right to health care, education, productive and meaningful work, food security, shelter, and freedom from violence. Justice-Each person has the right and responsibility to participate economically, politically, and culturally in society and in the home. Women’s full participation is essential for strong communities and a just society. Solidarity-Mary’s Pence has privilege and influence. It is our responsibility to accompany women working for justice by listening deeply and providing funding and responsive support. We believe in collective power. Change happens when those most impacted by injustice are integrally involved in creating solutions.
Results: To date, Mary's Pence as awarded nearly $1.9 million dollars in grants to women-led, community-based organizations across the Americas that are amplifying the voices of women in their active calls for equity and justice. Since its inception in 2008, ESPERA has given more than $150,000 in grants for women's community lending pools. This investment has resulted in the total distribution of $803,000 worth of loans to women. In addition ESPERA has provided more than $100,000 for organization operations and capacity building support to our partners.
Target demographics: women achieve social justice and economic equity
Direct beneficiaries per year: ESPERA collaborated with approximately 760 women in 5 countries in Central America and Mexico through through our ESPERA Program; Mary's Pence Grants funded 19 women-led, community-based organizations across the U. S.
Geographic areas served: United States, Mexico, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Guatemala
Programs: We invest in women's initiatives that cultivate skills and expertise, foster women's empowerment, deepen women's solidarity and communities, create alternative and just economies, nurture leadership, challenge unjust systems, and shape public perception. We accomplish our work though two programs: 1.Mary's Pence Grants-provides funding to organizations in the U. S. that are working to create long-term systemic change to ensure social and economic justice for cis women, trans women, and non-binary folks and their communities. 2.ESPERA-is an acronym for "Economic Systems Providing Equitable Resources for All and means "she hopes" in Spanish. The program partners with grassroots women's organizations in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and El Salvador working to increase women's economic and emotional well-being.
Mission: Mary’s Pence invests in women across the Americas by funding community initiatives and fostering collaborations to create social change. Our commitment to justice motivates our work. We are grateful to walk alongside people of all faiths and beliefs on this journey toward justice. Dignity-We recognize the inherent dignity of every person, especially women and others who are marginalized. Equity for all must include the right to health care, education, productive and meaningful work, food security, shelter, and freedom from violence. Justice-Each person has the right and responsibility to participate economically, politically, and culturally in society and in the home. Women’s full participation is essential for strong communities and a just society. Solidarity-Mary’s Pence has privilege and influence. It is our responsibility to accompany women working for justice by listening deeply and providing funding and responsive support. We believe in collective power. Change happens when those most impacted by injustice are integrally involved in creating solutions.
Results: To date, Mary's Pence as awarded nearly $1.9 million dollars in grants to women-led, community-based organizations across the Americas that are amplifying the voices of women in their active calls for equity and justice. Since its inception in 2008, ESPERA has given more than $150,000 in grants for women's community lending pools. This investment has resulted in the total distribution of $803,000 worth of loans to women. In addition ESPERA has provided more than $100,000 for organization operations and capacity building support to our partners.
Target demographics: women achieve social justice and economic equity
Direct beneficiaries per year: ESPERA collaborated with approximately 760 women in 5 countries in Central America and Mexico through through our ESPERA Program; Mary's Pence Grants funded 19 women-led, community-based organizations across the U. S.
Geographic areas served: United States, Mexico, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Guatemala
Programs: We invest in women's initiatives that cultivate skills and expertise, foster women's empowerment, deepen women's solidarity and communities, create alternative and just economies, nurture leadership, challenge unjust systems, and shape public perception. We accomplish our work though two programs: 1.Mary's Pence Grants-provides funding to organizations in the U. S. that are working to create long-term systemic change to ensure social and economic justice for cis women, trans women, and non-binary folks and their communities. 2.ESPERA-is an acronym for "Economic Systems Providing Equitable Resources for All and means "she hopes" in Spanish. The program partners with grassroots women's organizations in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and El Salvador working to increase women's economic and emotional well-being.
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Civil Rights
St. Paul
