The Ladies Foundation

Our CEO joined local leaders for the "Capital Meets Innovation" panel discussion in New Haven. From exploring how capital fuels new ideas to hearing firsthand experiences from seasoned investors, it was a lunchtime full of valuable takeaways.

On April 11, 2026, The Ladies Foundation hosted our second community meeting of the year at Shelton Public Library, and what an inspiring gathering it was! We were honored to welcome Mr. John Kadiwaku Ntonta, President of Kadiwaku Foundation USA, who shared valuable insights and helped lead meaningful conversations about our community's needs.

At The Ladies Foundation, we're committed to understanding and addressing the gaps in service access and economic opportunities for the community we serve in Connecticut. These conversations—both online and in-person—are essential to ensuring our programming truly makes a difference.

Want to be part of the change? We'd love to have you join us at our next community meeting in May! Whether you're interested in becoming a member or simply want to contribute your voice, reach out to us today.

Thank you Fairfield County's Community Foundation Graustein Memorial Fund Girls of Color Leadership Academy for being part of our mission.

Together, we can create lasting impact. 💙

Black History Month Reflection by Dr. Gislaine Ngounou - WCGMF As we honor Black History Month, and quite frankly celebrate Black history and achievement all year, I dream of the world I want to be true for my 1-year-old Black son and the generations to come. A world where they get to be free and thrive as exactly who they are—safe and basking in their collec...

✨ In honor of Black History Month, we sat down with local nonprofit leader Dr. Bianca Shinn-Desras, a co-founder of The SOUL Fund at FCCF, to learn more about her journey as community champion and what inspired the giving circle dedicated to building a thriving future for Fairfield County's Black community - one rooted in joy, dignity and love. ✨

Read our spotlight on Dr. Shinn-Desras and learn how you can be part of Black history making as a SOUL Fund member: https://bit.ly/4tul8Ak.

Applications Are Now Open!

The Ladies Foundation is proud to offer our Professional Hairdressing and Makeup Fellowship exclusively for Black and immigrant survivors ready to build a new career.

Join us to:
- Earn while you learn with paid training in real salons
- Master hair cutting, coloring, expert styling, and develop your skills to build a professional makeup career
- Get business-ready with tools and support to start your own venture
- Receive full support including childcare, transport, and mental health resources

Walk away with a recognized certificate and the confidence to create your own future.

👉 Apply now at http://www.theladiesfoundation.org
📩 For questions, email [email protected] or call +1 (203) 243-3892

This program is sponsored by by Fairfield County's Community Foundation and Graustein Memorial Fund

Happy Holidays from all of us at The Ladies Foundation! 🎉✨

As we wrap up another incredible year of growth, empowerment, and community building, we’re taking a short break for the holiday season. We’ll be back and ready to inspire on January 5, 2026.

Thank you to our amazing community of supporters, partners, volunteers, and the incredible women we serve. We’re so grateful for you!

As we enter 2026, we remain steadfast in our commitment to empowering young women to reach their full potential and create lasting change in their communities.

Wishing you all a joyful holiday season filled with peace, connection, and rejuvenation.

See you in the new year! 💫