Jennifer’s Fund was established in 1997 to support the intellectual, artistic, and physical development of Vermont teenage women. Previous grant recipients include:

(2006) Vermont Institute of Natural Science North Branch Nature Center (Washington and Orange Counties) for a “Girls on the Wild Side” outdoor camp program that built self-esteem, leadership skills, and interest in the natural world.

(2005) Girls on the Run of Vermont (Statewide) for programs that combined self-awareness and positive image exercises for girls with physical development through long-distance running.

(2004) Full Cycle (Lamoille Valley Area) for a week-long “Girlz Mountain Bike Camp” that provided girls with the opportunity to build physical and emotional strength as they conquered their fears.

(2002-2003) The Boys and Girls Club of Vergennes, City of Vergennes (Addison County) for a “SMART Girls” program that helped girls make positive decisions by focusing on life skills, nutrition and fitness, accessing health care, and role models

(2001) The Orange Center Community Association, Town of Orange (Washington County) for a “Girl’s Week” camp to restore a nature trail and to build leadership/teamwork skills and learn how to manage anger and take responsibility.

For more information:

The Jennifer Murphy Memorial Fund
67 Clover Lane
Laconia, NH 03246
info@jennifersfund.org

Jennifer’s Fund has provided supplemental funding for projects supported by The Vermont Women's Fund, a grantmaking organization that supports the advancement, self-sufficiency, and economic and social equality of Vermont women and girls. For more information about VWF, please contact:

The Vermont Women's Fund
P.O. Box 30
Middlebury, VT 05753
(802) 388-3942
E-mail: vwf@sover.net
http://www.vermontcf.org/vwf.html