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 excited to welcome Tessanella DeFrisco to Ms. Foundation as office manager! Read about her feminist inspo, what gets her out of bed every morning, and more on the blog: https://forwomen.org/blog/ms-welcomes-tessanella-defrisco/
February 16, 2026 at 5:45 PM
We're excited to welcome Tessanella DeFrisco to Ms. Foundation as office manager! Read about her feminist inspo, what gets her out of bed every morning, and more on the blog: https://forwomen.org/blog/ms-welcomes-tessanella-defrisco/
During #BlackHistoryMonth, we're centering reproductive justice. Healthcare, like abortion, & gender-affirming care, still aren't federally protected. Black women face more barriers to care than white counterparts. Reproductive justice won't be a reality for all until it's a reality for Black women.
February 11, 2026 at 6:10 PM
During #BlackHistoryMonth, we're centering reproductive justice. Healthcare, like abortion, & gender-affirming care, still aren't federally protected. Black women face more barriers to care than white counterparts. Reproductive justice won't be a reality for all until it's a reality for Black women.
To mark Audre Lorde's birthday, check out the latest Ms. Foundation-approved read by @alexispauline.bsky.social. If you've read it, let us know your thoughts in the replies!
#BlackHistoryMonth
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#BlackHistoryMonth
Order a copy: bookshop.org/p/books/surv...
February 11, 2026 at 5:04 PM
To mark Audre Lorde's birthday, check out the latest Ms. Foundation-approved read by @alexispauline.bsky.social. If you've read it, let us know your thoughts in the replies!
#BlackHistoryMonth
Order a copy: bookshop.org/p/books/surv...
#BlackHistoryMonth
Order a copy: bookshop.org/p/books/surv...
Seven-time Grammy winner SZA said it best: when community comes together, change is possible! Collective action ➡️ collective power 🤝
#Grammys
#Grammys
February 4, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Seven-time Grammy winner SZA said it best: when community comes together, change is possible! Collective action ➡️ collective power 🤝
#Grammys
#Grammys
Happy birthday, Rosa Parks! Her courageous activism helped propel the civil rights movement and advance equity for all.
#BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackHistoryMonth
February 4, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Happy birthday, Rosa Parks! Her courageous activism helped propel the civil rights movement and advance equity for all.
#BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackHistoryMonth
#ICYMI: @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social profiled President & CEO Teresa C. Younger on her upcoming leadership transition, and what's next for her and the Foundation. Read it here: www.philanthropy.com/news/tips-fo...
February 3, 2026 at 3:46 PM
#ICYMI: @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social profiled President & CEO Teresa C. Younger on her upcoming leadership transition, and what's next for her and the Foundation. Read it here: www.philanthropy.com/news/tips-fo...
Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! 2026 marks 100 years of the federal recognition of Black History Month. All February long, we'll spotlight Black leaders and activists to recognize their crucial contributions to our history and culture.
February 2, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! 2026 marks 100 years of the federal recognition of Black History Month. All February long, we'll spotlight Black leaders and activists to recognize their crucial contributions to our history and culture.
Climate Critical's Tamara Toles O’Laughlin knows practitioners, organizers, and activists will make climate survival possible. Climate Critical is creating solutions to care for the community stewarding this collective work.
Read more: forwomen.org/blog/grantee-partner-spotlight-climate-critical/
Read more: forwomen.org/blog/grantee-partner-spotlight-climate-critical/
January 26, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Climate Critical's Tamara Toles O’Laughlin knows practitioners, organizers, and activists will make climate survival possible. Climate Critical is creating solutions to care for the community stewarding this collective work.
Read more: forwomen.org/blog/grantee-partner-spotlight-climate-critical/
Read more: forwomen.org/blog/grantee-partner-spotlight-climate-critical/
In Illinois, Black women are 3x more likely to die from pregnancy-related conditions than white women. @blackmidwifery.bsky.social is reducing this disparity with their new Midwife degree program: audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/chicago-midwife-fights-racial-disparities-in-maternal-health
January 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM
In Illinois, Black women are 3x more likely to die from pregnancy-related conditions than white women. @blackmidwifery.bsky.social is reducing this disparity with their new Midwife degree program: audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/chicago-midwife-fights-racial-disparities-in-maternal-health
Wednesday reminders from @collagesfortheculture ✨👏
We're incredibly proud to fund grantee partners like The Brave House, who fight for migrant justice by supporting young immigrant and refugee women and gender-expansive youth.
We're incredibly proud to fund grantee partners like The Brave House, who fight for migrant justice by supporting young immigrant and refugee women and gender-expansive youth.
January 14, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Wednesday reminders from @collagesfortheculture ✨👏
We're incredibly proud to fund grantee partners like The Brave House, who fight for migrant justice by supporting young immigrant and refugee women and gender-expansive youth.
We're incredibly proud to fund grantee partners like The Brave House, who fight for migrant justice by supporting young immigrant and refugee women and gender-expansive youth.
At our 2024 Women of Vision Awards, @replsimon.bsky.social said, "No one is coming to save us, but us." Our community has always supported and protected one another—that's why we trust those closes to the issues to know the solutions for their communities.
🖼 by exquisiteparadox on IG
🖼 by exquisiteparadox on IG
January 12, 2026 at 5:22 PM
At our 2024 Women of Vision Awards, @replsimon.bsky.social said, "No one is coming to save us, but us." Our community has always supported and protected one another—that's why we trust those closes to the issues to know the solutions for their communities.
🖼 by exquisiteparadox on IG
🖼 by exquisiteparadox on IG
Happy Birthday to musician and activist Joan Baez!
We know a better world is possible with collective action.
We know a better world is possible with collective action.
January 9, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Happy Birthday to musician and activist Joan Baez!
We know a better world is possible with collective action.
We know a better world is possible with collective action.
Happy #NewYear! We're back to work, building women's collective power by following leaders, listening to those closest to the issues, and advancing feminism in philanthropy. ❤️
January 5, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Happy #NewYear! We're back to work, building women's collective power by following leaders, listening to those closest to the issues, and advancing feminism in philanthropy. ❤️
All donations matched until MIDNIGHT! Help us build collective power across the U.S.—act fast and double your impact: forwomen.org/legacy
December 31, 2025 at 2:29 PM
All donations matched until MIDNIGHT! Help us build collective power across the U.S.—act fast and double your impact: forwomen.org/legacy
Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a happy new year! ❤️ ✨
December 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a happy new year! ❤️ ✨
We're excited to welcome Jazmin Segura to Ms. Foundation as the Senior Director of Grantmaking & Capacity Building! Jazmin has nearly 20 years of experience in immigrant rights and social justice activism. Read about her feminist inspo and more: https://forwomen.org/blog/ms-welcomes-jazmin-segura/
December 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM
We're excited to welcome Jazmin Segura to Ms. Foundation as the Senior Director of Grantmaking & Capacity Building! Jazmin has nearly 20 years of experience in immigrant rights and social justice activism. Read about her feminist inspo and more: https://forwomen.org/blog/ms-welcomes-jazmin-segura/
In a recent op-ed for @candiddotorg.bsky.social, President & CEO Teresa C. Younger reflected on what leadership means in feminist philanthropy after 12 years at the helm of Ms. Foundation and how she creates space for what’s possible.
Read the full op-ed here: candid.org/blogs/leader...
Read the full op-ed here: candid.org/blogs/leader...
December 18, 2025 at 3:41 PM
In a recent op-ed for @candiddotorg.bsky.social, President & CEO Teresa C. Younger reflected on what leadership means in feminist philanthropy after 12 years at the helm of Ms. Foundation and how she creates space for what’s possible.
Read the full op-ed here: candid.org/blogs/leader...
Read the full op-ed here: candid.org/blogs/leader...
A couple things are on our wishlist this year... what's on yours?
December 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A couple things are on our wishlist this year... what's on yours?
We're funding and amplifying movement leaders, like Arianna, who are ensuring the next generation has MORE, not fewer, rights than we do. When you donate to Ms. Foundation, you support this essential and often lifesaving work. Donate now, and your gift will be matched: http://forwomen.org/legacy
December 15, 2025 at 5:25 PM
We're funding and amplifying movement leaders, like Arianna, who are ensuring the next generation has MORE, not fewer, rights than we do. When you donate to Ms. Foundation, you support this essential and often lifesaving work. Donate now, and your gift will be matched: http://forwomen.org/legacy
2025 brought profound challenges and profound triumphs in movements for gender and racial justice. We found joy and power in community, in laughter, in rest, and in struggle.
Read what our staff is grateful for this year on our blog: forwomen.org/blog/9-things-were-grateful-for-this-year
Read what our staff is grateful for this year on our blog: forwomen.org/blog/9-things-were-grateful-for-this-year
December 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM
2025 brought profound challenges and profound triumphs in movements for gender and racial justice. We found joy and power in community, in laughter, in rest, and in struggle.
Read what our staff is grateful for this year on our blog: forwomen.org/blog/9-things-were-grateful-for-this-year
Read what our staff is grateful for this year on our blog: forwomen.org/blog/9-things-were-grateful-for-this-year
Today marks #HumanRightsDay. We'll keep fighting until these rights are a reality for all people.
December 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Today marks #HumanRightsDay. We'll keep fighting until these rights are a reality for all people.
Ms. Foundation for Women has been building collective power for 52 years, thanks to support from our incredible staff, partners, and donors.
Read on to learn about our five decades of impact ⬇️ 🧵
Read on to learn about our five decades of impact ⬇️ 🧵
December 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Ms. Foundation for Women has been building collective power for 52 years, thanks to support from our incredible staff, partners, and donors.
Read on to learn about our five decades of impact ⬇️ 🧵
Read on to learn about our five decades of impact ⬇️ 🧵
In her youth, Dr. Basra had an experience with a social worker that sparked a passion to help those around her. Today, she is President & CEO of Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center, advancing the rights of girls and gender-expansive youth. Read about their national impact: forwomen.org/blog/grantee...
December 5, 2025 at 12:58 PM
In her youth, Dr. Basra had an experience with a social worker that sparked a passion to help those around her. Today, she is President & CEO of Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center, advancing the rights of girls and gender-expansive youth. Read about their national impact: forwomen.org/blog/grantee...
At Ms. Foundation, we know that supporting, investing in, and demonstrating genuine care for our grantee partners is not a choice, it is an imperative. Our President & CEO Teresa explains how we've built strong, long-term relationships with our grantee partners.
December 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
At Ms. Foundation, we know that supporting, investing in, and demonstrating genuine care for our grantee partners is not a choice, it is an imperative. Our President & CEO Teresa explains how we've built strong, long-term relationships with our grantee partners.