Introducing Mary’s Pence New Executive Director
We are thrilled to introduce Emily Monroe as our new Executive Director. Emily’s selection reflects our commitment to finding a leader who embodies the values and mission that have made Mary’s Pence successful. Emily is a past recipient of a Mary’s Pence grant, which gives her a unique understanding of our grant-making process and the […]
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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Mary’s Pence Reception in New York, March 2025
Here are a few snapshots from our Special Reception in New York City last Friday! We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us — what a joy to gather in...
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Data Privacy Policy
Mary’s Pence is committed to maintaining the privacy and security of donor information. We protect the security of credit card transactions through third parties that use measures such as encryption,...
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A New Way to Give: Mary’s Pence is now taking crypto donations
We’ve partnered with Every.org, a trusted platform that specializes in accepting and converting cryptocurrency into dollars. Every.org charges only a 1% fee to cover the exchange rate—significantly lower than most...
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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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