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 […]
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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Grantee Gathering: How Mary’s Pence is Fostering Grassroots Action
In May 2023, after a three-year pause because of the pandemic, Mary’s Pence welcomed 29 representatives from 14 grassroots organizations across the United States to an annual Grantee Gathering in...
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10-10-10 Campaign Fundraiser for the Grantee Gathering
We're excited to announce our 10-10-10 Campaign Fundraiser for the Grantee Gathering! Our 10-10-10 Campaign consists of 10 people gathering $10,000 in total in 10 days and will go from...
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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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2024 International Women’s Day Celebration
A special thank you to everybody who joined us and helped us spread the word about our International Women's Day celebration on March 7th at Urban Growler in Saint Paul....
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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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