Mary’s Pence at the UN!
Mary’s Pence has been invited to participate in the 69th UN Commission on the Status of Women in March 2025! Staff members will present our work with the ESPERA program...
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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Founding Board Member Judge Sheila Murphy
It is with gratitude that we honor the life of Sheila Murphy, a founding board member of Mary’s Pence, who passed away on February 4 at the age of 87....
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Letter from Executive Director
In this coming year I want to dwell on the word 'grace.' I believe grace reflects virtue, love, goodness and dignity. I believe that the divine is in each of...
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Mary’s Pence Announces 2024 Fall Grantees
Mary’s Pence is honored to announce the 11 organizations awarded grants for our 2024 Fall cycle. The following organizations were chosen because they embody our values of justice, dignity, and...
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Mary’s Pence Earns ‘Operational Excellence’ Recognition From Charity Navigator
Mary's Pence is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency have earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator. This rating designates Mary's Pence as...
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Reading can be a mirror, a window, or sliding glass doors.
Reading can be a mirror, a window, or sliding glass doors. Books are mirrors where you can see yourself in the pages or a window through which you can discover...
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Mary’s Pence Summer Reading List for 2024
Personal Experiences and the Exploration of Identity Belonging: A Daughter’s Search for Identity Through Loss Michelle Miller with Rosemarie Robotham / 2023 / Memoir The result of her Black father’s...
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Mary’s Pence Announces Spring 2024 Grantees
Mary’s Pence is honored to announce the 11 organizations awarded grants for our 2024 Spring cycle. The following organizations were chosen because they embody our values of justice, dignity, and...
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Women Leading the Fight Against Oppression
The relentless efforts of women advocating for their rights and activists confronting oppression have played a crucial role in shaping a more equal world, often at considerable personal sacrifice. International...
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Welcoming New ESPERA Partners in Guatemala and Honduras
We are excited to announce a significant expansion of our ESPERA program as we welcome four new organizations into our group of partners. After months of dedicated work, evaluations, and...
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