The Women’s Initiative Receives Grant

On Tuesday, Sept. 21 nearly 300 individuals gathered at Farmington Country Club to honor The Women’s Initiative as Women United in Philanthropy’s (WUP) 2010 human services grant recipient.

Shares grant Co-Chair Carol Johnston, “The Women’s Initiative plays an important role in providing mental health services for uninsured women in our community. With the 2010 Women United in Philanthropy grant of $40,000, The Women’s Initiative will be able to continue and even expand such services at this critical time of decreasing mental health funding.” 

This is the 5th year that Women United in Philanthropy has awarded an annual grant, and since its inception, the group has raised nearly $120,000.

“Receiving this grant is truly a monumental occasion,” states Kerry Day, Executive Director. “When women come to us in search of counseling services, their lives are often painfully broken. They are struggling with depression, anxiety and trauma and they are reaching out for help at a critical moment in their lives. We thank WUP for recognizing the importance of women’s mental health in the health and wellness of our entire community.”

In addition to the monetary contribution, The Women’s Initiative also received $25,000 in advertising from Monticello Media. These on-air spots will help the agency educate listeners about the signs & symptoms of psychological distress and break down the social stigma surrounding mental illness so women will reach out for help.

To learn more about the agency, visit http://www.thewomensinitiative.org.