We’re honored to share some truly inspiring news with you.

The Metrowest Women’s Fund is proud to announce a $1 million bequest from Susan Litowitz in support of our work advancing educational opportunities for single mothers in our community.

We are grateful for the generosity and trust shown by this bequest. This transformative gift illustrates a deep commitment to our mission and to our future. Susan was a true community philanthropist and a cherished friend.

Her legacy will have a lasting impact, helping to grow and sustain new programs and initiatives that support single mothers as they pursue their educational goals and create brighter futures for their families.

Announcing 21 New Grantee Partners

The Metrowest Women's Fund Grant Allocations Committee is pleased to announce our 2025 Grantee Partners.

Grants were awarded for programs serving women and girls from low incomes in Metrowest in the following categories: Educational Opportunity, Safety from Violence and Girls: Our Next Generation.

2025 grants include the Spruce Fund, a special impact grant for programs targeting the crisis around girls and their safety from violence.

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass and MetroWest 

• Boston Area Rape Crisis Center 

• Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWest 

• Center for Women & Enterprise 

• Dignity Matters 

• Domestic Violence Services Network (DVSN) 

• Family ACCESS of Newton 

• Family Promise Metrowest

• Girls Inc. of Worcester 

• Hoops & Homework 

• MetroWest Legal Services 

• My Life My Choice

• One Family

• REACH Beyond Domestic Violence 

• Revive In Action 

• RIA 

• Voices Against Violence

• Waltham Boys & Girls Club

• Wellesley Centers for Women: Youth, Media & Wellbeing Research Lab 

• Women's Bar Foundation of Massachusetts 

• Women's Money Matters

To learn more about MWF grants, please click here.

New Community Ambassadors

Metrowest Women's Fund Community Ambassadors are local volunteers who spread the word in their community about MWF and the needs of women and girls in our region. Meet our newest Ambassadors below.

Cassandra Priante, Natick

"I am honored to serve as a Community Ambassador for the Metrowest Women’s Fund and to be part of a powerful network dedicated to listening to, learning from and supporting the women and girls in our community. MWF plays a vital role in allocating resources where they are needed most, and their commitment to investing in the education, safety and well-being of women and girls is essential to our communities."

Kate Houston, Weston

Kate believes that true change happens when compassion meets action, which is why she’s so proud to serve as an ambassador for the Metrowest Women’s Fund. Supporting women and girls isn’t just a cause for her—it’s a calling. She’s dedicated to breaking down barriers, amplifying voices, and ensuring that every woman in Metrowest has the opportunity to thrive.

Christina Pavlina, Wellesley

"The Metrowest Women’s Fund has a special place in my heart. I've seen how this organization is making an impressive impact on women and girls, and the communities women serve. I'm inspired by their work and honored to take part in furthering their mission, which touches and benefits so many lives."

Renee E. Jaworek, Ambassador-at-Large

"I am truly honored to join this impactful team of women as a Metrowest Women’s Fund Ambassador. I’ve worked in the financial industry for 20 plus years, dedicating the last decade to help detect and prevent facilitators from exploiting victims, especially young women, for financial gain. I am inspired by MWF’s mission and commitment to the women in our community and proud to be a part of it."