Women's Fund SouthCoast 2026 Annual Meeting

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating women’s leadership, community, and impact across the SouthCoast. Join Women’s Fund SouthCoast at the New Bedford Whaling Museum to celebrate a year of extraordinary growth—and the community making it possible. From expanding youth leadership across the SouthCoast to investing in community-led solutions, your support is helping more women and young people shape the decisions that affect their lives. This year’s Annual Meeting will bring together supporters, partners, and local leaders for stories of impact, meaningful connections, and a look at what’s ahead. Together, we’re building a SouthCoast where women and girls have the resources, opportunities, and power to thrive. 5:30–6:00 PM | Doors Open, Registration & Connection Connect with fellow supporters, community partners, and local leaders. 6:00–6:10 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks Cynthia Cummings, Board President 6:10–6:25 PM | Annual Business Meeting Laura Ryan Shachoy, Board Vice President 6:25–6:40 PM | Honoring Our Board Members Celebrating the longstanding board members whose leadership, generosity, and dedication have helped shape Women’s Fund SouthCoast. 6:40–7:00 PM | A Year of Growth. A Future of Possibility. Christine Monska, Executive Director Hear how your support has expanded youth leadership, deepened community partnerships, and advanced research and grantmaking across the SouthCoast—and what’s ahead. 7:00–7:20 PM | Community Voices: Leadership in Action Hear from youth in our programs, grantee partners, community partners, and local leaders as they share stories of leadership, connection, and change across the SouthCoast. 7:20–7:30 PM | Closing Reflections & An Invitation to Give Together, we’ll look toward WFSC’s next chapter and the role each of us can play in making it possible.