Our Mission

To support African American women and girls in the greater Milwaukee area through a citywide collective effort that brings a better quality of life. This fund is about "women helping women" and being responsible for the well-being and health of our African American women who represent the future.

Our Vision

To provide financial support for African American women and girl organizations through collaboration with other groups whose goals are to promote the well-being of African American women and girls.

How We Work

For more than two centuries, African-Americans have collectively pooled resources to assist the needs of individuals and those of the community. Their enduring contributions of time, talent and money ensured our survival. We are about generating financial resources to support the fund; establishing, maintaining and expanding a network for African American women; and collaborative support efforts with organizations that advocate for issues that affect African American women and girls. Our goal is to endow the African American Women's Fund Project through special events and annual fund raising.

Our Founding Donors

• Founder Emeritus - Gwen Jackson
• Honorable Founder - Vel Phillips
• Co-founder - Dr. Eve Hall
• Co-founder - Dr. Deryl Fulmer