Fund for Women of the Southern Tier

Help us raise money for our Cancer Care Grants!

In addition to the physical and mental toll of cancer treatment, many also experience significant economic challenges beyond what insurance and existing household finances can manage. This fund supports those struggling with financial burdens that consistently affect their ability to receive treatment and feel as self-confident as possible. 

Examples of expenses we help support include: 

• Wigs 
• Head coverings 
• Transportation 
• Child care 
• Elder care 
• Nutrition 
• Prosthetics 
• Skin care 
• Insurance premiums 
• Anything else that isn’t covered by insurance.

Fueled by its supporters, Fund for Women channels the power of community philanthropy to break down the barriers that persistently hold women back. We do this by providing grants to girls and women striving to realize their life goals, improve their health and achieve economic self-sufficiency, and local nonprofit organizations who support them with programs and outreach. Our hope is that every grant has the power to help transform a life, by giving every girl and woman the confidence of knowing that other women believe in them and are here to help.

The Fund for Women is the only dedicated funding source for girls and women living in Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben and Yates counties in New York State.