Why I’m a Compañera?
I am honored to be a compañera— a partner in action— to the women of Mary's Pence. I've been a sustaining donor for a few years because I appreciate how...
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Women’s Initiatives Inspiring Economic Strength -a reflection-
By Lillian Jones When reflecting on my time at Mary’s Pence, the first word that comes to mind is unity. The team members and programs at Mary’s Pence exemplify the...
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Mary’s Pence is an Inclusive Space for All Voices
I am incredibly honored to have joined Mary’s Pence board this year. Mary’s Pence’s legacy of empowering women resonates deeply with me, as I have long been committed to supporting...
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A Nonprofit Partnership: How One Board Member Connected Two Organizations and Boosted Both
With some creative thinking, a nonprofit’s board member was able to forge a nonprofit partnership that advanced two causes that she cared deeply about. Written by Brianna Olson-Carr and published...
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Mary’s Pence’s First Allies In Social Justice Work
In 1987, Catholic women from all walks of life came together to support women's rights and well-being by supporting women working in ministry. Since the founding of Mary's Pence, Congregations...
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Accompaniment as a way of being
Accompaniment as a way of being. The word accompaniment often comes to mind when we think of our work. To us, it means sharing a vision, working together, and being...
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Mary’s Pence 2023 at a Glance
We each hold in our hands great power to make the world a better place, and to create a beloved community. We use this power each time we create a...
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Pride Month and the Beauty of Our Shared Humanity
Pride month started by commemorating the riots of June 1969 and has become a celebration and an act of solidarity between members and non-members of the LGBTQ community. The uprising...
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The Mary’s Pence Community Welcomes You
Founded on the core values of dignity, justice, and solidarity, we seek to be a space of belonging and purpose where community comes together to work for social justice. The...
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Donating to Mary’s Pence: A Daughter Honoring Her Dad
Along with her most recent donation to Mary's Pence, Nancy Johnson noted that she was motivated to give because of her personal belief in helping women...and to honor her dad....
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