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	Laurel Parker West on Radio Today! April 11, 2012 Tune in to hear our Executive Director, Laurel Parker West, discuss the need to close the gender wage gap with National Equal Pay Day approaching next week. She appeared on the “Labor Lines” show on 1600 WWRL today and the show will re-air on Thursday at 7pm on WGBB 1240am, Saturday at 6:30pm on WGBB 1240am and Sunday at 7am on mycountry 96.1fm.
	Text to Send a Message of Strength! Now through April 16, 2012 Women’s Fund of Long Island & Ms. Foundation for Women are joining 25 women’s funds from across the country to raise awareness around issues that affect women and girls nationwide. Support the women and girls of Long Island by texting WOMEN to 50555 to donate $10. Learn More
	A Message from our Executive Director Click here for a special message from our Executive Director.
	Nominate a Young Woman Leader Today! Applications should be postmarked no later than March 30, 2012 Do you know an exceptional young woman who is a leader in helping women & girls achieve greater equality? Nominate her for the Shapiro-McCormick Young Woman Leader Award today! Learn more
	Apply for a WFLI Grant Today! Applications should be postmarked no later than March 1, 2012 Does your organization improve the lives of women and girls on Long Island? Do you have an innovative program that matches our 2012 funding priorities? Consider applying for a 2012 WFLI grant! Learn More
	Grant Application Information Sessions February 1 & 7, 2012 Do you want to know more about how to apply for a WFLI Grant? Attend one of our two Grant Application Information Sessions being offered on February 1^st and 7^th. Reservations are required. Learn More

Events

We host a variety of educational and thought-provoking events throughout the year. These events allow us to raise awareness and dollars to support our work investing in the power of women and the dreams of girls.

	Women Achievers Against the Odds Breakfast Thursday, October 25, 2012 Our much anticipated annual Women Achievers Against the Odds Breakfast will be held on October 25, 2012. At the Breakfast, we will honor exceptional Long Island women who have achieved success despite professional and/or personal challenges, as well as an exceptional young woman who has excelled as a leader on behalf of women and girls. Our program will also introduce this year's commemorative Tribute to Women calendar. Learn More
	VIBS Book Luncheon Wednesday, June 13, 2012 One of our current grantees, VIBS, is holding their 9th annual Book Luncheon at The Woodlands in Woodbury. It will feature Laura Schroff, author of An Invisible Thread. Learn More
	"Empowered Women Leading Business" Breakfast Tuesday, April 17, 2012 This National Equal Pay Day, we are partnering with Enterprising & Professional Women and the Suffolk County Executive’s Office of Women’s Services for a stimulating discussion with Beverly Fortune, Christine Geed, Elizabeth Benham, Rob Basso and Maria Morales Prieto. Join us for this informative breakfast at the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge. Learn More
	Equal Pay Day NYC Forum Monday, April 16, 2012 With our partners at the Equal Pay Coalition of NYC, we invite you to join New York Senator, Kirsten Gillibrand as she welcomes NPR Host, Maria Hinojosa, Galit Ben-Joseph, Serena Fong and C. Nicole Mason at NYU Law School in NYC as they commemorate National Equal Pay Day by calling for stronger policies and pay equity laws. Learn More
	Movie Screening: The Last Fix Tuesday, March 27, 2012 6pm Reception; 7pm Screening; 8pm Q&A Join us for a screening of The Last Fix: An Addict's Passage from Hell to Hope, featuring one of our inspirational 2011 Women Achievers Against the Odds Honorees, Jacquie Gettling. Learn More
	C. Wonder Shopping Event Thursday, February 9, 2012 6 pm to 8 pm Valentine's Day is just around the corner! Buy your sweetheart a gift at the beautiful new C. Wonder store in Roosevelt Field and get 20% off your purchase at this private shopping event. 10% of the evenings proceeds will benefit the Women's Fund of Long Island. Learn more
	fotofoto Gallery Reception Saturday, February 4, 2012 5pm to 7pm Our friends at the non-profit fotofoto gallery in Huntington are staging an exhibition to benefit one of our past grantee partners, North Shore Holiday House. We know firsthand what a difference this program makes in the lives of the girls who attend their summer camp programs and all proceeds from sales of the photography will support this worthy program. Learn more

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