Women United in Philanthropy (WUIP) aims to impact lives by pooling philanthropy to fund programs that empower women and their families in Bergen County, NJ. Through collaboration with The Foundation of Northern New Jersey, they seek to expand their mission, focusing on providing needed funding to essential programs that support the economic strength and independence of women and their families. Since its inception in 2004, WUIP has distributed over $1.2 million in grants towards addressing chronic problems affecting women and families within the area.
The grant program administered by Women United in Philanthropy emphasizes collective impact on women's lives in Bergen County, NJ, by funding innovative projects. These projects aim to prevent women and their children from falling into poverty, with a strong focus on health and wellness, career advancement, safe and affordable housing, food security, and child care. For the current grants cycle, WUIP plans to award one grant ranging from $35,000 to $45,000 to support either the creation or expansion of an innovative program geared towards these objectives. Specifically, the grant supports endeavors that improve women's health and wellness, advance educational and career opportunities to secure a living wage, secure permanent affordable housing, combat food insecurity, and provide reliable and affordable childcare solutions, including for emerging needs in the community.