Burke Women’s Fund
Pictured left to right: Mary Charlotte Safford, Allison Pryor, Heather Landry, Jane Gaunt.
Not pictured here Mackenzie Bostian, Jennifer Fletcher, Trish Keene, Cindy Konarski, and Michelle Rodgers
Operating under the auspices of the Community Foundation of Burke County, the Burke Women's Fund was created in 2009 by a group of 15 women.
The Burke Women's Fund aspires to connect all parts of our community and to bring a diverse group of women together around substantive issues relating to women and families.
Click here to access Burke Women’s Fund Facebook page.
The Vision of Burke Women’s:
Advance the power of collective giving among Burke County women.
Empower women in meaningful and purposeful ways.
Gain a deeper understanding of the issues that affect women and families in our community.
Provide impactful financial support which improves the quality of life for all.
Membership options include:
Individual - $365 per year, a "dollar a day", with $300 going toward grants, $35 to the permanent endowment, and $30 to operations.
Small group, up to 5 members - $365 per year per group with one member being designated as the group contact.
Organization - $365 per organization, which can be a church, business, civic group, etc.
35 years old or younger - $150 per year
Membership includes:
A vote on prospective grant recipients.
An annual gathering to honor grant recipients and members.
An invitation to local educational opportunities sponsored by the Burke Women's Fund.
An invitation to Special Events sponsored by the Burke Women's Fund.
Thank you to our sponsor, UNC Health Blue Ridge.