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A New Year of Possibility and Purpose

A New Year of Possibility and Purpose

As we step into 2025, I want to take a moment to wish everyone a Happy New Year filled with peace, growth, and endless possibilities. The beauty of each new year lies in the opportunity it brings — the chance to reset our intentions, dream of new aspirations, and design our unique paths. It is a time to reflect on the lessons of the past while envisioning the future we wish to build together.

For me, last year began with uncertainty, but as the months unfolded, it was clear that uncertainty often opens the door to clarity and growth. Sitting in silence, I often discover that it is in the unknowns where we find our greatest lessons and strength. I encourage each of you to embrace your power and set goals that align with your core values and passions in the new year.

Let us aspire to achieve our personal goals and also to uplift those around us. The Women’s Fund is dedicated to empowering women, girls and gender-diverse people, and I’ve witnessed our resilience, creativity, and solidarity in advancing incredible progress in our communities. It’s in challenging moments that we rise higher, learn deeper, and become more determined to create meaningful change. We are all part of something greater, and our collective efforts have the power to transform lives.

JOIN US! As the Women’s Fund embarks on a new journey, we invite you to contribute your wisdom, wealth, or work to help us make this year one of transformation. Together, we can create new paths for community impact, amplify the voices of people with marginalized gender identities, nurture every dream, and take meaningful steps towards collective movement building. Through collaboration, compassion, and courage, there’s so much we can achieve.

Cheers! Here’s to a year filled with an abundance of possibilities that will fuel our collective progress for gender and racial equity.

Yours in Community,

Vanessa Pabon

Vanessa Pabón-Hernandez