Upcoming Events
Social Justice in the Garden
An outdoor happy hour benefiting the Ms. Foundation for Women
Where: La Plaza Cultural, at the corner of 9th St. and Ave. C
When: Wednesday July 28th, 7:00-9:30pm
Rain date: Wednesday August 4th, 7:00-9:30pm
How Much: $10 Suggested Donation
Join us for an evening of mixing and mingling with cutting edge New York City activists AND a performance by Climbing PoeTree!
Wine and light appetizers will be on hand
Representatives will include members of: Hollaback, National Asian Pacific Women's Forum, and National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health.
- Sexual Harassment - ever wondered if there's an app for that?
- Want to learn about immigration and the urgently-needed Domestic Workers Bill or Rights?
Come out and learn about the Ms. Foundation's work in support of innovative, transformative responses to injustice!
RSVP Send an email to rsvp@ms.foundation.org, sign up on Facebook, or move to the front of the line and make your gift online.
Your donation supports the Ms. Foundation for Women in making grants and providing training to organizations at the local, state, tribal, and national levels working for progressive change in policy and culture.
Past Events
Conference Call -- The Right-Wing Backlash: Who Benefits, Who Believes and at What Cost?
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 1:00 – 2:00 pm EDT
Join the Ms. Foundation for Women and Jean Hardisty, Ph.D. for an in-depth analysis of the “Right-Wing Backlash.”
- Why are the racist, sexist, homophobic and anti-immigrant messages working, and with whom?
- Who is financing and organizing the current movement against progressive social change, and what do they have to gain?
- What are the implications for grassroots women's advocacy across the US?
Moderated by: Sara K. Gould, President and CEO, Ms. Foundation for Women
About the Featured Speaker
Dr. Jean Hardisty is the founder and president emerita of Political Research Associates, a Boston-based research center that analyzes right-wing, authoritarian, and anti-democratic trends and publishes educational materials for the general public. Currently Senior Scholar at the Wellesley Centers for Research on Women at Wellesley College, Dr. Hardisty is a scholar, widely-published author and long-time activist. She is also a former board member of the Ms. Foundation for Women.
For more information contact Kara Elverson at RSVP@Ms.Foundation.org or call 212-709-4424.
Thursday, April 15th
Sexual Violence Prevention: NYC Community Based Organizations at the Forefront of Interventions for Families, Workplace and Neighborhoods
Time: 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Philanthropy New York, 79 Fifth Ave., 4th floor, NYC
Registration: Register for this event at Philanthropy NY
Registration is required by April 13th. No fee.
A Philanthropy New York MEMBERS BRIEFING sponsored by the Frank and Ruth E. Caruso Foundation, Ms. Foundation for Women, The New York Women’s Foundation, and the Johnson Family Foundation.
Program Description
Sexual violence is a deep-rooted problem that knows no boundaries. It cuts across age, race, ethnicity, gender, and class. Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr. said, “There is no crime, other than murder, which is more destructive or traumatic to the victim.” Yet despite the alarming prevalence of sexual violence in all strata of American society, sexual assault is one of the most underreported crimes in the United States and the costliest to the victim.
In New York City, community-based organizations are taking the lead in developing innovative services and sexual violence prevention strategies to make their neighborhoods and constituencies safer, and to ultimately reduce the incidence of sexual violence through primary research, targeted interventions, education, advocacy and community mobilization.
The briefing will feature presentations by nonprofit organizations working on the front lines of sexual violence intervention and prevention. Grantmakers will learn about model programs and approaches developed by New York City Anti-Violence Project, New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault, and RightRides for Women’s Safety.
Presenters
* Kim Fountain, PhD, Deputy Director of Community Organizing, New York City Anti-Violence Project.
* Harriet Lessel, LCSW, Executive Director, New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault.
* Meghan O’Connor, MPH, LMSW, Director of Programs at the New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault.
* Oraia Reid, Executive Director, RightRides for Women's Safety.
Tuesday, April 6th
Join us in support of the United Nations/UNIFEM campaign "Say NO - UNiTE to End Violence against Women"
Approximately 1 out of every 3 women worldwide has been beaten, coerced into sex, or otherwise abused in her lifetime. It happens everywhere – at home and at work, on the streets and in schools, during peacetime and in conflict. Violence against women and girls has far- reaching consequences, harming families and communities, stunting human development, and undermining economic growth. Everyone has a role to play in combating this global pandemic.This is a global call for action on ending violence against women and girls through social mobilization.
The Ms. Foundation is a co-sponsor of this event with the Metro New York Chapter of the US National Committee for UNIFEM, The Three Tomatoes, and several other leading women’s organizations.
Wednesday, January 27th
Sherrybaby and Reproductive Justice: A Film Screening and Conversation on a Vital, Cutting-Edge Social Movement
The Ms. Foundation for Women and the NYU Wagner Women’s Caucus presented a screening of the 2006 award-winning film Sherrybaby starring Maggie Gyllenhaal
Following the film a there was a discussion moderated by the Ms. Foundation on Reproductive Justice.
Think you know about Reproductive Rights? Let’s talk about Reproductive Justice!
Discussion highlighted the ground-breaking work of Ms. Foundation grantee partners including: Spark! Reproductive Justice Now, Migrant Health Promotion and National Advocates for Pregnant Women. Ms. Foundation for Women Reproductive Rights, Health and Justice.
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