A note from Marcia

IMAGINE THE YEAR 2021!  Rhode Island has met the challenge of poverty, 

discrimination and violence. The economy is flourishing, and education and leadership opportunities are accessible. We have an abundant talent and resource pool across sectors from which to draw from. We embrace both women and men at work, and men and women at home because active and present Dads make a positive difference for children! Just Imagine!  

How did we get there?  Gender equality.

Here’s the incredible thing. Not only can we imagine this but together we can make Rhode Island the gender equality state. Imagine having all of our resources available which will improve the quality of life, longevity, and the well-being of our state economically, politically and socially.

The benefits of real gender equality are within reach, and we look forward to working with you to make that happen!

To all of you who have given so generously and so meaningfully to the first 10 years of the success of the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island, thank you for your presence and the presents you continue to give to the women and girls of Rhode Island.   Marcia Coné, PhD, Executive Director