About this Event
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.
Event venue & nearby stays
New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.