Announcing a Special Match

Support Single Mother Students Today

A single financial emergency can derail the educational pursuits of single mother students. We created the Single Mother Student Emergency Fund in 2021 to support women at risk of leaving school because of a serious financial burden. The Fund provides crucial aid for non-tuition-related emergencies such as rent, childcare, transportation and more.

We launch the campaign this year with deep appreciation to Liz and Phill Gross who will match your gift, dollar for dollar, up to $30,000 in support of the Fund this month.

Give today and double your gift!

Read the full announcement here.

Celebrating Local Leaders

The Metrowest Women's Fund celebrated Women’s History Month by honoring local leaders whose work serves women and girls in Metrowest.

Stephanie Di Dio is the Director of Programs at Family Promise Metrowest, an organization committed to transforming the lives of families with children facing homelessness by mobilizing the community to provide shelter, education and comprehensive support.

Lisa MacDonald brings her passion for social justice to her equity work with students, faculty and staff at MassBay Community College. She also highlights the issues impacting local women and girls as Chair of the MetroWest Commission on the Status of Women.

Trae Crockton manages a critical emergency housing program for girls at Wayside Youth & Family Support Network. The program provides a safe, secure and welcoming environment for those requiring housing.

In loving memory of Heidi Shear, our dedicated and talented leadership volunteer.  Her unwavering and early support of the Metrowest Women’s Fund made such a difference. We relied on her keen judgement and understanding of the real-world challenges facing women and girls.

2025 Grant Applications Open

The Metrowest Women's Fund is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations serving women and girls from low incomes in the Metrowest area.

The application is electronic and completed online. 

NEW in 2025: The Spruce Fund Grant will be part of the 2025 grant application process and will support programs for girls and their safety from violence. The Spruce Fund Grant will be awarded up to $20,000. Nonprofits may apply singularly or jointly for the Spruce Fund Grant. Details here.

We welcome applications from first time applicants, those who have applied before, and organizations that have received MWF grants previously.

Applications close at 5 PM EST on March 14, 2025.

Supporters of MWF play an important role in our grants process: Please share this opportunity with organizations that are making a difference in the lives of women and girls in your Metrowest community.

Applicants can visit our Grants page for details.