FAWCO’s Target Program was created as an opportunity to increase awareness about an important global issue and to fundraise together in support of a project. The first Target Project was nominated by FAUSA member Yolanda Henry, and was voted in by FAWCO clubs in 2010: Tabitha Foundation’s Wells for Clean Water in Cambodia. Fifty-seven clubs…
Philanthropy News
21st Annual LUNAFEST
Friday, May 12, 2023 – Sunday May 14, 2023 Starting at 1:00 PM ET Plans are underway for FAUSA’s third LUNAFEST® virtual film festival supporting the next FAWCO Target Project on Environment, which will be announced at the FAWCO Conference in March. The festival presents a great opportunity to view unique films not available elsewhere,…
Project Beloved
FAUSA has a strong history of donating money to worthy causes. Now, FAUSA members can participate in another dimension of support for one of our annual grant recipients, Project Beloved. During April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, FAUSA is planning a first-of-its-kind activity–a nationwide volunteer event with Project Beloved. The organization, founded by Tracy…
Getaway Thank You!
A special thank you to our members for our FUNdraising efforts for this year’s Getaway; the total raised for FAUSA and its philanthropic projects was an amazing $25,533! The beautiful quilt, made and donated by Chris Czyszczewski, was won by Kathy Limbaugh and brought in a total of $3,100. Our donation goal of $8500…
2022 FAUSA Annual Grant Application
Thank you for your interest in our 2022 applications for the FAUSA Annual Grant. Twelve applications have been received, and will be vetted by members of the Philanthropy Team. Please look for your ballot in a FAUSA special email around October 7, 2022. The recipients of our two $5000 grants will be awarded during our…
Seeking Grant Applications Now!
FAUSA is currently seeking Grant Applications for one of two $5000 grants to be awarded at the upcoming Getaway. Please complete the grant application to apply for one of the two $5000 FAUSA Annual Grants. These will be awarded at our Annual Meeting and Getaway in Santa Fe, NM. The recipients will be announced at…
And the 2022 FAWCO Foundation Winners are…
And the 2022 Winners Are… We are so excited to share the recipients of the FAUSA sponsored Grants and Awards as well as the FAUSA submitted Development Grant winners. These were announced on the final day of the FAWCO Interim Meeting on May 21, 2022 in Luxembourg City. The Education Awards The Education Awards are…
LUNAFEST – Thank You!
Many thanks to everyone who supported FAUSA’s 2022 LUNAFEST film festival benefiting the next Target Project. We are still finalizing the numbers, but we raised approximately $2,200.00 for the Target Project on Environment. Thanks to all who purchased tickets, made donations and joined our film discussion. Special thanks to those who gifted tickets, with Susan…
FAUSA’s 2021 Grant Recipient
Lamp for Haiti is a nonprofit, nonsectarian, apolitical organization dedicated to providing health care and humanitarian aid to improve the lives of some of the most marginalized people in Haiti, among the poorest in the Western Hemisphere. We deliver quality medical care to the community of Cité Soleil, a slum on the outskirts of Port-au- Prince. Our committed staff has weathered hurricanes,…
Getaway Fundraising Update
What a great time I had in this historic city with FAUSA friends making our own history! The 2021 Bringing it Home Getaway and Annual Meeting weekend of FUNdraising was a ‘hybrid’ event with in-person gatherings and virtual attendance at the beautiful art-deco Hotel Netherlander. Touring of this great city and wining/dining at Rick’s spacious…
