Dear John,

This month, I’m struck by the words of Brad Montague: “A joyful rebellion is you living differently not because you're mad at how things are but because you are swelling with joy at the thought of how things could be.” I see joyful rebellions all around us. 

It’s Pride month, and while states across the country are passing anti-trans legislature, the LGBTQ+ community came together for a celebration of how far we’ve come, and how far we’ll go. Last week marked the one-year anniversary of the devastating Roe v. Wade decision, and while abortion access has decreased, every day I’m seeing organizers and volunteers and philanthropists across the United States reimagine a world where true reproductive justice and freedom exists. Joy is an essential part of every movement, and joy is particularly apparent this month. 

Here at the Ms. Foundation, we have lots going on! Our President and CEO Teresa C. Younger has been busy, being featured in podcasts and articles that you can listen to and read below. I was also proud to be included as one of Go Magazine's 100 Women We Love! In August, we’ll head to Martha’s Vineyard for our annual Ms. on Martha’s event. We’re also excited to release our 2022 Annual Report, which shares highlights of our work, our year, and the incredible group of supporters and partners in our network. Read more below!

In solidarity,

Ruth McFarlane
Chief Advancement Officer

2022 Annual Report

We’re excited to release our 2022 Annual Report, which shares key highlights from the fiscal year, our work, and our incredible grantee partners and supporters. This year, we created a digital version that gives readers the opportunity to visit other parts of our website to learn more. 

Check out the new report, where you’ll also be able to download the traditional PDF version, here!

Ms. on Martha’s 2023

The Ms. Foundation for Women is returning to Martha’s Vineyard on Tuesday, August 15th for our annual Ms. on Martha’s event! This year marks the Ms. Foundation’s 50th Anniversary and we’re looking forward to celebrating this milestone with you on island. President and CEO Teresa C. Younger will be in conversation with Jocelyn Frye, President of the National Partnership for Women & Families and Fatima Goss Graves, President & CEO of the National Women's Law Center.

You won’t want to miss this opportunity to connect with us and our friends of the movement for gender and racial equity. The event is free, register now!

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

This month, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act went into effect! This groundbreaking new national law is one of the biggest wins for women in the workplace in decades. It provides workers the right to receive reasonable accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth recovery, lactation, and related medical conditions. It will make it easier for millions of people to keep their jobs and livelihoods while also protecting their health, in a monumental victory for gender, racial, and economic justice. Learn more from our friends at A Better Balance.