The Adventures for the Mind (AFM) Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) focused on the advancement of women and girls educationally, financially and socially around the world. AFM Foundation provides funds to organizations that address key women’s issues such as economic and environmental justice, health, civic and political participation, education and training, and social change that meet the needs of women and girls in local countries and communities. AFM Foundation is the charitable arm of the Belizean Grove.
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AFM Foundation provides funds to organizations that address key women’s issues such as economic and environmental justice, health, civic and political participation, education and training, and social change that meet the needs of women and girls in local countries and communities. Thanks to the generosity of our members, AFM Foundation is able to continue to support these deserving organizations through several grants that will be awarded this year.
After a great deal of consideration from our AFM Committee, we are pleased to announce the 2023 AFM Grant Recipients:
AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles - $10,000
Colors of Connection - $10,000
Fundacion Accion Interna - $15,000
Fundacion Proyecto Union - $15,000
Hopeprint - $10,734
Ignite - $10,000
JNS Theatre for Social Change - $3,000
Kakenya’s Dream - $5,000
Mercado Global - $12,076
Thank you for once again helping us support these amazing causes - we couldn’t do it without you. With your help, we are looking forward to continuing our meaningful partnerships for years to come.
Our next AFM auction will take place during our retreat in Panama. The Philanthropy Committee will be reaching out later this year to solicit donations for the auction, with a focus on experiences, such as homes, retreats, sister structured weekends in a city, etc. Please start thinking about unique and exciting experiences you can donate. If you have questions or would like input on ideas, contact Elizabeth Noe at 1eliznoe@gmail.com.
Positive ImpactThe money raised over the years has allowed AFM to continue to help women and girls in need across the globe! These are organizations that are close to the hearts of members. The money that has been raised has gone to charities we have worked with within the countries we have visited, as well as your own local charities. You can view the Impact Reports from the 2022 Grant Recipients here, to see our funds in action! |
AFM BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Lynn Hubbard (Co-chair) Courtney Shea Nancy Bearg Lauren Anderson Ashley Davis |