Mary G. Roebling Foundation Grant
December 16, 2015 – On December 10, 2015 Womanspace was awarded a $7,000 Grant from the Mary G. Roebling Foundation, Inc. Mary G. Roebling was a prominent and influential business leader, with contributions in the areas of finance, politics, women’s rights, and philanthropy. The purpose of her foundation today, is to support educational, cultural, and other charitable programs in the greater Trenton area. The funds from this grant will go towards our Annual Appeal which helps the victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking year around receive the essential services needed to maintain a well balanced lifestyle. In 2014, Womanspace: Served 6,426 hotline callers, professionally trained & educated 6,589 community members, served 208 women and children at the safe house, went on 72 sexual assault accompaniments, served 3,396 clients in our counseling office, and advocated for over 1,440 clients. We’re very pleased to have generous organizations such as the Mary G. Roebling Foundation who support Womanspace’s mission. Thank you for helping us continue to provide valuable lifesaving programs and services to our survivors.
Princeton Area Community Foundation Grant
December 17, 2015 – This fall the Princeton Area Community Foundation has awarded $570,000 to 22 area nonprofit agencies through its flagship grants program, Greater Mercer Grants. Womanspace had the honor to be one of those agencies, receiving $40,000 unrestricted. The Community Foundation collaborates with the Harbourton Foundation and charitable funds established at the Foundation by individuals and families to support Greater Mercer Grants. The list of donors grows every year and the Princeton Area Community Foundation welcomes the participation of those dedicated to supporting the nonprofit organizations that work on behalf of Mercer County residents.The Princeton Area Community Foundation promotes philanthropy and builds communities across Mercer County and central New Jersey. The Community Foundation provides charitable giving expertise to individuals, nonprofits and corporations, and makes grants to nonprofit organizations. Since its founding in 1991, the Community Foundation has granted more than $40 million back into the community. Thank you Princeton Area Community Foundation for choosing Womanspace to be the recipient of a $40,000 grant.
