As I approach the end of my term as board chair, I am filled with gratitude for the opportunity to serve Women’s Foundation of Alabama and witness firsthand the extraordinary power of each of you. Together, we share a fundamental belief that when women advance, Alabama moves forward.

Thirty years ago, a group of visionary women imagined what could be possible for Alabama women and families. Today, our Board, team, and partners like you across this great state are helping carry that promise forward. Women know what their families and communities need to thrive, and are calling on philanthropy, government, and business leaders alike to turn that insight into forward movement. Their voices — our voices — are shaping the Foundation’s focus on three priorities critical to Alabama’s future: maternal health, mental health, and economic opportunity.

As we prepare for 2027, I am reminded that just over two percent of all charitable giving in America directly benefits women and girls. That is a powerful reminder of how much work remains. At Women’s Foundation of Alabama, we are doing our part to change that, starting right here at home. But we cannot do it without you. Please continue giving to help us drive the policies, programs, and grantmaking that will shape a stronger future for Alabama women and families.

I am more confident than ever about that future, because I’m confident in you.