Women In Focus, Inc.

Women In Focus, Inc. Women In Focus, Inc. is a Dane County, WI organization dedicated to promotion of educational excellence and healthy development of children of color.

Women In Focus Inc. is a 501(c) (3) organization whose mission since 1983 is to support the education of youths of color in the Madison community. In January 1986, Women In Focus Inc. held its first “I Have A Dream” Ball at the Great Hall of the University of Wisconsin Memorial Union. The Ball was a formal event that honored the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his dream of a bright future

for America’s youth. This event has become an annual fundraiser for scholarships which provide financial support to students of color seeking a higher education. Initially, our scholarships were limited, but have grown due to the increasing success of the Ball. In thirty one years, we have awarded 287 scholarships for a total of $432,500 and each spring, we formally recognize the students and their families at a Scholarship Reception. Since 2011, Women In Focus Inc. has been contributing to the WIF Scholarship Endowment Fund housed at the Madison Community Foundation. We intend to add to this fund so we will be able to award more scholarships for students of color in perpetuity. The Literacy Program represents our continuing commitment and focus on the importance of reading for early education. From 2001-2007, dedicated volunteers spent about three hours each week reading to young children in the waiting room of the Access Community Health Center. Each child was given a book to keep and parents were encouraged to continue to read to their children at home. Beginning in 2008, the program moved to the YWCA in Madison where we hold monthly activity sessions with mothers and children to encourage reading and we continue to donate new books to each child. also distributes books to children in the community, at the annual Juneteenth and other events. Our programs are supported through donations, grants and partnerships with other community organizations. Please see our website www.womeninfocus.net for more information.

💜 What an incredible honor! 💜We are deeply grateful to ASHRO for highlighting their partnership with Women in Focus and ...
07/19/2026

💜 What an incredible honor! 💜

We are deeply grateful to ASHRO for highlighting their partnership with Women in Focus and for investing in the future of our scholars.

This year, ASHRO’s generous $2,500 scholarship will help to support a remarkable student to pursue higher education and create positive change in our community. Their commitment goes far beyond fashion, it’s a commitment to empowering women, building confidence, and opening doors for the next generation of leaders.

Thank you, ASHRO, for believing in our mission and in the incredible potential of our scholars. Congratulations to our 2026 ASHRO Scholar, Jazzlynn Walker—we can’t wait to see all you accomplish! 💜

Read the full story here: https://www.ashro.com/blog/ashro-women/stories-partnerships/celebrating-impact-style-sisterhood-ashro-women-in-focus/

ASHRO is proud of our partnership with Women in Focus, an organization that has spent 40 years uplifting women, building community, and empowering scholars. To further support this mission, we deepened our commitment with a $2,500 scholarship donation, helping open doors for young women pursuing hig...

05/20/2026

Last WIF Literacy Night of the school year 💜📚

A sweet evening at The Salvation Army with reading, crafts, snacks, and books for kids to take home.

Thank you to our WIF volunteers, The Salvation Army, and Madison Reading Project for making these nights so special throughout the year. 💜

Honored to have Women in Focus of Madison featured for Black History Month, celebrating our 40 years of providing schola...
02/23/2026

Honored to have Women in Focus of Madison featured for Black History Month, celebrating our 40 years of providing scholarships for Dane County students.

A heartfelt thank you to Wisc-TV channel 3 and their exceptional production and news team for their support and the wonderful write-up. We hope this opportunity inspires others to engage with our community initiatives.

For those interested in supporting future leaders, consider donating or volunteering with us. More information can be found at https://www.womeninfocusmadison.org

Read the full article here:
https://www.channel3000.com/honoring-legacy-building-futures-how-women-in-focus-uplifts-local-black-youth/article_b55f01ed-2a84-4d19-883b-6fff9ec6ffc5.html

MADISON, Wis. - In Madison, Black History Month is more than a page on the calendar—it’s a living legacy carried forward by organizations like Women in Focus (WIF).

Honored to have Women in Focus of Madison featured for Black History Month, celebrating our 40 years of providing schola...
02/23/2026

Honored to have Women in Focus of Madison featured for Black History Month, celebrating our 40 years of providing scholarships for Dane County students.

A heartfelt thank you to WISC-TV and their exceptional production and news team for their support and the wonderful write-up. We hope this opportunity inspires others to engage with our community initiatives.

For those interested in supporting future leaders, consider donating or volunteering with us. More information can be found at https://www.womeninfocusmadison.org

Read the full article here:
https://www.channel3000.com/honoring-legacy-building-futures-how-women-in-focus-uplifts-local-black-youth/article_b55f01ed-2a84-4d19-883b-6fff9ec6ffc5.html

Women In Focus has a special partnership with Simpson Street Free Press. SSFP is a non profit organization that teaches ...
02/05/2026

Women In Focus has a special partnership with Simpson Street Free Press. SSFP is a non profit organization that teaches kids to be journalists. Their elementary school program is named for WIF founding member Dr. Virginia Henderson! Please check out this article by a young SSFP journalist!

What does a Giant Anteater eat? If you guessed 'giant ants' you'd be close. Get the full story from student reporter Edna below or online: https://simpsonstreetfreepress.org/animal-watch/Giant-Anteater

✨ Thank You for an Unforgettable MLK “I Have a Dream” Ball ✨Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Women in Focus I...
01/19/2026

✨ Thank You for an Unforgettable MLK “I Have a Dream” Ball ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Women in Focus I Have a Dream Ball. On this meaningful weekend, we gathered not only to celebrate our community, but to honor the enduring legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and his call to dream boldly, act courageously, and invest in opportunity for future generations.

Because of your presence, generosity, and belief in educational access, this evening was filled with joy, purpose, and possibility. Together, we affirmed that Dr. King’s dream lives on through action—through scholarships, through community, and through our shared commitment to equity and justice.

On this MLK Day, we are deeply grateful for each of you who stood with us. Thank you for being part of the dream and helping us turn hope into opportunity. 💜

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