The Women's Giving Circle of Jefferson County (WGCJC) aims to make impactful grants to organizations that markedly improve the lives of women and children in Jefferson County, Indiana. Through their annual grant program, they focus on promoting educational attainment, economic empowerment, physical and mental health, and violence and crime prevention specifically to benefit women and/or children in their community.
Since 1991, the Community Foundation has supported various programs and projects in Jefferson County, Indiana, with grants aiding causes such as animal welfare, health & safety, education, youth development, veterans services, basic living needs, historic preservation, and senior citizen welfare. The grants come from the Foundation’s Flexible Community Funds and Field of Interest Funds, emphasizing a broad range of community betterment initiatives.