tomorrow. We are proud to recognize these women who have improved the quality of life in our community. Our biggest success is the fact that we have granted more than $1.6 million to programs supporting women and girls throughout our county. A recent success was our 20th anniversary kickoff event. Through this event we raised $82,000 to allocate to programs focused on mental health, particularly in school aged children in Waukesha County, which has been identified as a major programming need. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Southeast Wisconsin, 1-in-5 youth are living with a mental health condition. Q: How can businesses support your organization? A: The Women of Distinction Lunch is a great way for businesses to get involved. This inspiring event provides an opportunity for businesses to support the Women and Girls Fund as well as recognize key employees by inviting them to attend the luncheon as gratitude for their accomplishments and leadership at work. We welcome new sponsors, many of which include event tickets. Or a business can purchase a table without sponsorship to gather and celebrate employees. Q: How can individuals get involved in the WGF? A: Each year we host a golf outing that helps us raise funds for employee training programs. Called “The Shot in the Dark”, golfers experience half of the course at night using glow equipment. Truly unique, the event also helps us communicate what Beyond Vision is and does to help encourage my business partnerships and awareness. We welcome everyone to register and join us September 8th for an unforgettable event. Q: What is one thing you wish the community knew about your organization? A: The WGF exists to help women and girls reach their full potential. We demonstrate a compassionate approach and strive to foster a caring and equitable society for women and girls. We believe that empowering women and girls builds strong families and communities. I encourage everyone to think about the women and girls who have made a difference in your lives -- those who have inspired and empowered you and also those who have struggled because of barriers they’ve faced. All those women and girls are individuals we strive to help and partner with through the fulfillment of our mission. • JANUARY 2024 MAGAZINE 21
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