Ms. Foundation for Women
@msfoundation.bsky.social
Since 1973, Ms. Foundation for Women has led the charge for equity and justice for all. Learn more about our work here: https://forwomen.org/
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We are Ms. Foundation for Women. We work to transform our democracy and dismantle oppression by building women's collective power.
We are Ms. Foundation for Women. We work to transform our democracy and dismantle oppression by building women's collective power.
We’re looking for a leader who can honor our legacy and help shape what comes next.
If you are a movement-aligned leader rooted in feminist, anti-racist values, learn more and apply here: drive.google.com/file/d/1ytHu....
#MsFoundation #FeministPhilanthropy #MovementLeadership
If you are a movement-aligned leader rooted in feminist, anti-racist values, learn more and apply here: drive.google.com/file/d/1ytHu....
#MsFoundation #FeministPhilanthropy #MovementLeadership
November 13, 2025 at 6:43 PM
We’re looking for a leader who can honor our legacy and help shape what comes next.
If you are a movement-aligned leader rooted in feminist, anti-racist values, learn more and apply here: drive.google.com/file/d/1ytHu....
#MsFoundation #FeministPhilanthropy #MovementLeadership
If you are a movement-aligned leader rooted in feminist, anti-racist values, learn more and apply here: drive.google.com/file/d/1ytHu....
#MsFoundation #FeministPhilanthropy #MovementLeadership
It’s #TransgenderAwarenessWeek — a time to uplift, advocate for, and honor the trans community. We’re proud to stand with our grantee partners who are centering trans voices and working to ensure trans communities are protected, supported, and seen across the country. 🏳️⚧️💖
November 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
It’s #TransgenderAwarenessWeek — a time to uplift, advocate for, and honor the trans community. We’re proud to stand with our grantee partners who are centering trans voices and working to ensure trans communities are protected, supported, and seen across the country. 🏳️⚧️💖
We've been here before, and we know how to win. Backwards policies in 2025 are attempting to erode women’s rights. With your support, we can invest in grassroots organizations fighting for progress nationwide.
Donate today to help build women's collective power: https://forwomen.org/legacy
Donate today to help build women's collective power: https://forwomen.org/legacy
November 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
We've been here before, and we know how to win. Backwards policies in 2025 are attempting to erode women’s rights. With your support, we can invest in grassroots organizations fighting for progress nationwide.
Donate today to help build women's collective power: https://forwomen.org/legacy
Donate today to help build women's collective power: https://forwomen.org/legacy
It's #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth! Native and Indigenous peoples have long been at the forefront of the fights for gender, racial, and climate justice. This month, we honor their enduring contributions, leadership, and activism that continue to shape a more just and equitable world.
November 3, 2025 at 3:19 PM
It's #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth! Native and Indigenous peoples have long been at the forefront of the fights for gender, racial, and climate justice. This month, we honor their enduring contributions, leadership, and activism that continue to shape a more just and equitable world.
After 12 incredible years with Ms. Foundation for Women, Teresa C. Younger has made the decision to step away from her role as President & CEO.
Read Teresa's full statement here: https://forwomen.org/blog/a-time-for-transition-project-stargazing/
Read Teresa's full statement here: https://forwomen.org/blog/a-time-for-transition-project-stargazing/
October 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
After 12 incredible years with Ms. Foundation for Women, Teresa C. Younger has made the decision to step away from her role as President & CEO.
Read Teresa's full statement here: https://forwomen.org/blog/a-time-for-transition-project-stargazing/
Read Teresa's full statement here: https://forwomen.org/blog/a-time-for-transition-project-stargazing/
We trust that those who are closest to the issues affecting their communities have the solutions. We center their voices, and their ideas.
Make your life more expressive, colorful, and loudly feminist with our new sticker pack, available for purchase: forwomen-org-shop.myshopify.com
Make your life more expressive, colorful, and loudly feminist with our new sticker pack, available for purchase: forwomen-org-shop.myshopify.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
We trust that those who are closest to the issues affecting their communities have the solutions. We center their voices, and their ideas.
Make your life more expressive, colorful, and loudly feminist with our new sticker pack, available for purchase: forwomen-org-shop.myshopify.com
Make your life more expressive, colorful, and loudly feminist with our new sticker pack, available for purchase: forwomen-org-shop.myshopify.com
It's #DisabledWomensEqualPayDay. Today, we recognize the pay gap experienced by disabled women, one of the largest wage gaps experienced by women workers due to a long history of institutionalized ableism and workplace discrimination.
Disabled women deserve #equalpayforequalwork!
Disabled women deserve #equalpayforequalwork!
October 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
It's #DisabledWomensEqualPayDay. Today, we recognize the pay gap experienced by disabled women, one of the largest wage gaps experienced by women workers due to a long history of institutionalized ableism and workplace discrimination.
Disabled women deserve #equalpayforequalwork!
Disabled women deserve #equalpayforequalwork!
For 25 years, Soulforce has been helping communities heal from weaponized religion. Soulforce staff and members are the LGBTQ+ kids—plus allied friends and family—who were rejected by traditional religious spaces.
Learn more about their experiential spiritual spaces: forwomen.org/blog/grantee...
Learn more about their experiential spiritual spaces: forwomen.org/blog/grantee...
October 22, 2025 at 5:29 PM
For 25 years, Soulforce has been helping communities heal from weaponized religion. Soulforce staff and members are the LGBTQ+ kids—plus allied friends and family—who were rejected by traditional religious spaces.
Learn more about their experiential spiritual spaces: forwomen.org/blog/grantee...
Learn more about their experiential spiritual spaces: forwomen.org/blog/grantee...
We recently hosted a convening for our Ms. South grantee partners to foster connections and knowledge sharing as experts in movement building in the South. Read more about this gathering on our blog: forwomen.org/blog/ms-sout...
October 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
We recently hosted a convening for our Ms. South grantee partners to foster connections and knowledge sharing as experts in movement building in the South. Read more about this gathering on our blog: forwomen.org/blog/ms-sout...
Wednesday reminders ✨
We'll always fight for collective power, because we're stronger together.
Art from camizeadotcom on IG
We'll always fight for collective power, because we're stronger together.
Art from camizeadotcom on IG
October 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Wednesday reminders ✨
We'll always fight for collective power, because we're stronger together.
Art from camizeadotcom on IG
We'll always fight for collective power, because we're stronger together.
Art from camizeadotcom on IG
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Miss Major, a trailblazing advocate for trans rights and a cherished friend of Ms. Foundation, whose legacy will continue to inspire generations.
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Legendary transgender activist Miss Major dies at 78
Known as a surrogate mother of her community, Miss Major Griffin-Gracy leaves behind a legacy as a fierce advocate for trans and LGBTQ+ rights.
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October 14, 2025 at 3:34 PM
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Miss Major, a trailblazing advocate for trans rights and a cherished friend of Ms. Foundation, whose legacy will continue to inspire generations.
19thnews.org/2025/10/tran...
19thnews.org/2025/10/tran...
Today marks the fourth annual #GiveToWomenAndGirls Day!
Research from the Women’s Philanthropy Institute consistently shows only small fraction of total charitable giving goes to women’s and girls’ organizations.
Learn more about it in their Women & Girls Index: wgi.communityplatform.us
Research from the Women’s Philanthropy Institute consistently shows only small fraction of total charitable giving goes to women’s and girls’ organizations.
Learn more about it in their Women & Girls Index: wgi.communityplatform.us
October 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Today marks the fourth annual #GiveToWomenAndGirls Day!
Research from the Women’s Philanthropy Institute consistently shows only small fraction of total charitable giving goes to women’s and girls’ organizations.
Learn more about it in their Women & Girls Index: wgi.communityplatform.us
Research from the Women’s Philanthropy Institute consistently shows only small fraction of total charitable giving goes to women’s and girls’ organizations.
Learn more about it in their Women & Girls Index: wgi.communityplatform.us
Today is #LatinaEqualPayDay. Latina women are paid only half of their white, male counterparts, and they deserve to be paid what they're owed.
Do your part by advocating for #equalpayforequalwork and challenging workplace biases that allow inequality to thrive.
Do your part by advocating for #equalpayforequalwork and challenging workplace biases that allow inequality to thrive.
October 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Today is #LatinaEqualPayDay. Latina women are paid only half of their white, male counterparts, and they deserve to be paid what they're owed.
Do your part by advocating for #equalpayforequalwork and challenging workplace biases that allow inequality to thrive.
Do your part by advocating for #equalpayforequalwork and challenging workplace biases that allow inequality to thrive.
In "mano a mano," journalist & poet Anthony Orozco speaks to the significant, and often under-recognized, contributions of Latine and Hispanic communities. The poem reminds us that we are all interconnected, and our fight for progress is only possible with collective effort.
#HispanicHeritageMonth
#HispanicHeritageMonth
September 30, 2025 at 12:02 PM
In "mano a mano," journalist & poet Anthony Orozco speaks to the significant, and often under-recognized, contributions of Latine and Hispanic communities. The poem reminds us that we are all interconnected, and our fight for progress is only possible with collective effort.
#HispanicHeritageMonth
#HispanicHeritageMonth
Happy birthday, bell hooks ❤️📚🫂 Her timeless words continue to motivate us—despite attempts to take away our power.
September 25, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Happy birthday, bell hooks ❤️📚🫂 Her timeless words continue to motivate us—despite attempts to take away our power.
Our new merch store is officially LIVE! The new collection includes two T-shirts, a mug, a grocery tote, a crossbody bag, and stickers. Show your Ms. Foundation pride and support our work—every purchase is a donation.
Shop now: forwomen-org-shop.myshopify.com
Shop now: forwomen-org-shop.myshopify.com
September 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Our new merch store is officially LIVE! The new collection includes two T-shirts, a mug, a grocery tote, a crossbody bag, and stickers. Show your Ms. Foundation pride and support our work—every purchase is a donation.
Shop now: forwomen-org-shop.myshopify.com
Shop now: forwomen-org-shop.myshopify.com
Ms. Foundation? Opening a merch shop? Groundbreaking.
We're so excited to launch our new collection of merch next week! Every purchase supports our mission to uplift voices, empower communities, and create lasting impact.
We're so excited to launch our new collection of merch next week! Every purchase supports our mission to uplift voices, empower communities, and create lasting impact.
September 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Ms. Foundation? Opening a merch shop? Groundbreaking.
We're so excited to launch our new collection of merch next week! Every purchase supports our mission to uplift voices, empower communities, and create lasting impact.
We're so excited to launch our new collection of merch next week! Every purchase supports our mission to uplift voices, empower communities, and create lasting impact.
We're hiring an Operations Coordinator! This position is responsible for a range of administrative, facilities, vendor, and HR support functions. We're looking for someone highly organized and detail-oriented.
Think you'd be a great fit? Learn more and apply now: forwomen.org/about-us/job...
Think you'd be a great fit? Learn more and apply now: forwomen.org/about-us/job...
September 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We're hiring an Operations Coordinator! This position is responsible for a range of administrative, facilities, vendor, and HR support functions. We're looking for someone highly organized and detail-oriented.
Think you'd be a great fit? Learn more and apply now: forwomen.org/about-us/job...
Think you'd be a great fit? Learn more and apply now: forwomen.org/about-us/job...
Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! Organizers like Dolores Huerta have shown us that collective action leads to collective power. A civil rights & labor activist, in the '60s, Huerta co-founded @ufw.bsky.social, the largest farm workers union, protecting vegetable, berry, winery, and dairy workers.
September 16, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! Organizers like Dolores Huerta have shown us that collective action leads to collective power. A civil rights & labor activist, in the '60s, Huerta co-founded @ufw.bsky.social, the largest farm workers union, protecting vegetable, berry, winery, and dairy workers.
We're excited to welcome Myles Markham as the Major Gifts Officer! In his words: "Getting to work at Ms. Foundation is a continuation of the work I believe I am most called to, and I couldn’t be more honored to be here!"
Read more on our blog: forwomen.org/blog/ms-welc...
Read more on our blog: forwomen.org/blog/ms-welc...
September 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM
We're excited to welcome Myles Markham as the Major Gifts Officer! In his words: "Getting to work at Ms. Foundation is a continuation of the work I believe I am most called to, and I couldn’t be more honored to be here!"
Read more on our blog: forwomen.org/blog/ms-welc...
Read more on our blog: forwomen.org/blog/ms-welc...
In our last Instagram Live, Jade S. Sasser, PhD & Regina M. Townsend of The Broken Brown Egg discuss the complex and layered barriers people of color face when accessing fertility care. Listen to the full conversation on our Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DLabGLlxVKe/
September 8, 2025 at 1:08 PM
In our last Instagram Live, Jade S. Sasser, PhD & Regina M. Townsend of The Broken Brown Egg discuss the complex and layered barriers people of color face when accessing fertility care. Listen to the full conversation on our Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DLabGLlxVKe/
Bodily autonomy is essential for EVERYONE—regardless of gender, orientation, age, or race.
We're supporting movements and their leaders who are fighting for reproductive justice for all.
🗣 Repost from @reprorights.org
We're supporting movements and their leaders who are fighting for reproductive justice for all.
🗣 Repost from @reprorights.org
September 2, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Bodily autonomy is essential for EVERYONE—regardless of gender, orientation, age, or race.
We're supporting movements and their leaders who are fighting for reproductive justice for all.
🗣 Repost from @reprorights.org
We're supporting movements and their leaders who are fighting for reproductive justice for all.
🗣 Repost from @reprorights.org
Teresa is back from sabbatical and so is #AskTeresa! Our President & CEO describes her mindful morning routine—and how she's bringing to the office.
Read more about Teresa's time away in her recap blog: forwomen.org/blog/what-i-...
Read more about Teresa's time away in her recap blog: forwomen.org/blog/what-i-...
August 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Teresa is back from sabbatical and so is #AskTeresa! Our President & CEO describes her mindful morning routine—and how she's bringing to the office.
Read more about Teresa's time away in her recap blog: forwomen.org/blog/what-i-...
Read more about Teresa's time away in her recap blog: forwomen.org/blog/what-i-...
Exciting news: next month, we are opening an online merch shop, featuring shirts, stickers, mugs, and more. Soon, you’ll be able to wear your values, spark change, and have a new way to support our work to build women’s collective power in the U.S.
Stay tuned for more info on our new collection! 🛍✨
Stay tuned for more info on our new collection! 🛍✨
August 28, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Exciting news: next month, we are opening an online merch shop, featuring shirts, stickers, mugs, and more. Soon, you’ll be able to wear your values, spark change, and have a new way to support our work to build women’s collective power in the U.S.
Stay tuned for more info on our new collection! 🛍✨
Stay tuned for more info on our new collection! 🛍✨
It's #NHPIWomensEqualPayDay — a day that marks how far into the following year Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women must work to make the same wage white men make in a single year. Women deserve #equalpayforequalwork!
Get involved in the fight for #payequity. Learn more at equalpaytoday.org
Get involved in the fight for #payequity. Learn more at equalpaytoday.org
August 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
It's #NHPIWomensEqualPayDay — a day that marks how far into the following year Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women must work to make the same wage white men make in a single year. Women deserve #equalpayforequalwork!
Get involved in the fight for #payequity. Learn more at equalpaytoday.org
Get involved in the fight for #payequity. Learn more at equalpaytoday.org