For Women
For Community
For All
our VISION
A Cleveland that supports, amplifies, and celebrates women — a community where gender justice is at the heart of our policies & practices.
Amplify.
We direct money and resources to local changemakers serving women and advancing gender justice to help sustain their work and wellbeing.
ADVOCATE.
We advocate for long-term change of policies & practices that have historically disadvantaged women.Â
ACTIVATE.
We raise awareness to increase understanding, support engagement, and advance change.
Why Cleveland?
Why Women + Gender Justice?
Women anchor our families, communities, and institutions, yet they’re often the last to receive support and recognition. While this disproportionately impacts women, it negatively affects everyone. Research shows that when women are centered and empowered, the entire community benefits.
Why Now?
Women’s rights and gender justice movements have made immense progress. And yet, Ohio ranks in the bottom half of the states for economic opportunity for women as well as rates of women living in poverty. Moreover, in 2020, Cleveland was ranked the worst US metropolitan area for Black Women overall and second worst for their economic outcomes.
Progress is always possible but takes work. We have an opportunity, here and now in Cleveland, to collectively support and join those working to bring our city, region and state to the top of the ranks for women, community, and all.
Why Us?
We’re a collective of individuals and nonprofits from across the region collaborating to uplift women in Cleveland. Our work comes from the heart and results in meaningful change.