Blog Posts by "JRF"
Mom's Other Job
Posted on Mar 29, 2011 by JRF |
As every parent knows, it’s a full time job raising kids. But what about that other full time job, the one where you have to go to the office? Many women employed outside the home come across the difficulty of balancing work and family. What do you do when your child needs to come home sick from...
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Study urges working students to keep it up!
Posted on Mar 10, 2011 by JRF |
A recent study from the University of Phoenix Research Institute found that, “Americans who postpone college, then earn their degree while working, are estimated to make an average 22% return on their investment in education over the course of their lifetime." The return on investment for tr...
Tagged: jrf, scholarship fund, higher education
UN knows education is key
Posted on Mar 3, 2011 by JRF |
The United Nations is winding up its 55th annual session, which this year focused on the status of women. The Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro said, “Investing in women and girls is a force multiplier.” What she means, is that increasing access to education for women, even primary educ...
Tagged: un commission, lowincome, women, jrf scholars
From 'No Girls Allowed' to 'Girls Rule'
Posted on Feb 17, 2011 by JRF |
The ‘no girls allowed’ policy on college campuses seems like a school-yard myth to anyone born in the last few decades. This was not the case for women in the 1970’s who fought hard for their right to equal education, including the first class of women to attend St. Mary’s College of California....
Tagged: jrf, legacy, the skirts
Women Changing the World
Posted on Feb 3, 2011 by JRF |
In a series titled Funding Serious Change, Women’s eNews (womensenews.org) is sharing the stories of successful women that are giving back. These women are part of an extraordinary movement in which women are donating millions of dollars to support organizations that help other women. Many discus...
Tagged: jrf, funding serious change, volunteer
Mothers' Education Helps Babies
Posted on Jan 25, 2011 by JRF |
In addition to car seats, kid scissors, and sugarless apple juice, there is another way moms can help their children. According to a recent study, “half the reduction in child mortality over the past 40 years can be attributed to the better education of women.” “For every one-y...
Tagged: education, mothers, jrf
Fully Unlock the Economic Potential of Women
Posted on Jan 18, 2011 by JRF |
As a scholarship provider for low-income women 35 and older, we hear so many inspiring stories from our scholars. Women who overcame numerous obstacles and juggled countless responsibilities to earn their degrees are now financially stable and helping others achieve their goals, too. In 1970, wom...
Tagged: pay gap, jec, scholarship provider, education
Founders celebrate JRF's 35th with a scholarship
Posted on Dec 1, 2010 by JRF |
On July 9, 1976, JRF was founded by five amazing women who are still great supporters of the organization. Next year will be JRF’s 35th birthday and in celebration, they are forming a Giving Circle to provide an award for one of the strong, motivated women who will be selected in 2011. Sue ...
Tagged: jrf, scholarships, giving circles, founders, birthday
Where your money goes
Posted on Oct 18, 2010 by JRF |
We recently got our audit back and we’re excited to share our expense breakdown for 2009. 91.6% was for program expenses 6.2% for management 2.2% for fundraising Almost 92% of our expenses were directly related to providing scholarships and supporting the women who received them. The manage...
Tagged: 990, jrf, audit, scholarships
Gorgeous necklace is Colorado bound
Posted on Sep 21, 2010 by JRF |
This year John and Patti Reed (of JWR Jewelers) have outdone themselves. This gorgeous necklace has an 18K yellow gold foxtail chain with 13 round brilliant cut fine quality diamonds set in white gold with a total of 1.00 ct. The retail value is $3,495 – and you can win it with a $10 ticket...
