A Message from Our Executive Director as She Prepares to Retire
After 17 incredible years as Executive Director of Mary’s Pence, I will be transitioning into retirement. This decision comes with deep gratitude for the work we’ve done together—and with great hope for the future. When I left the corporate world, I sought meaningful, justice-focused work. Serving Mary’s Pence in solidarity with women in a faith-filled […]
Stories of Solidarity — Annual Report & 2026 Calendar
We’re excited to share our Annual Report and 2026 Calendar — together telling a story of solidarity in action. These pieces highlight the women, partnerships, and collective impact that made...
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Coming Soon: Changes to Our Initial Funding Inquiry Process
We’re making some updates to our pre-application, or Initial Funding Inquiry process, starting with our Fall 2026 cycle. Our goal is to make it easy, accessible, and welcoming for all...
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Mary’s Pence Announces 2025 Fall Grantees
Photo Caption: Chefs and CHAAD organizers lead Rad•ish Eats’ launch event in September 2025, an end-of-summer barbecue at Patchwork Farms. Photo by Mustafa Hussein. Mary’s Pence is honored to...
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The Meaning Behind Sacramento Poderosas’ ‘Know Your Rights’ Mural
Artists Ruby Chacon and Isabel Martinez describe their work. Note that this mural is a work in progress. Ruby Chacón (she/her/ella) – Know Your Rights. Ruby’s recent work on immigrant...
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The Meaning Behind the Art Sacramento Poderosas Mural
Sacramento Poderosas' Mural The use of symbols in the mural embraces a rich heritage. In Sacramento Poderosas' own words: “The nopal, the mariposa, the roots, the flowers growing through cement,...
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A Message from Our Executive Director as She Prepares to Retire
After 17 incredible years as Executive Director of Mary’s Pence, I will be transitioning into retirement. This decision comes with deep gratitude for the work we’ve done together—and with great...
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We Love to Stay Connected with Supporters
A couple of photos from last month’s 2025 Pax Christi Conference, Reclaiming the power of nonviolence in a broken world. These images capture joyful moments with Katherine Wojtan, our Executive...
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Mary’s Pence Summer Reading List for 2025
Our 2025 bookmark features mural by Mary's Pence grantee' Sacramento Poderosas Muralists: Ruby Chacón and Isabel Martínez.* Click here to learn more about the meaning of the symbols in the...
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Mary’s Pence Announces 2025 Spring Grantees
Mary’s Pence is honored to announce the 12 organizations awarded grants for our 2025 Spring cycle. The following organizations were chosen because they embody our values of justice, dignity, and...
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NGO CSW69 Parallel Event Photos/Recording and More Photos
On March 11, 2025, Mabel Martinez, the ESPERA Program Lead at Mary's Pence, delivered a keynote address at a parallel event during the 69th United Nations Commission on the Status...
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