We are all mourning the loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a legal trailblazer who paved the way for women’s rights in the courts and in society. Prior to her 1993 appointment to the highest court by President Bill Clinton, then attorney Ruth Bader Ginsburg successfully argued and won numerous gender justice and equality cases before the Supreme Court. As the second woman to sit on the Supreme Court, Justice Ginsburg dedicated her 27 years on the court to ensuring just measures for all American people. A favorite quote of mine from Justice Ginsberg speaks volumes about her lifelong work for equality.
"When I'm sometimes asked 'When will there be enough (women on the Supreme Court)?' and my answer is: 'When there are nine.' People are shocked. But there'd been nine men, and nobody's ever raised a question about that." Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The Columbus Women’s Commission honors her passion, light, perseverance, and guidance for the work she inspired. While we mourn Justice Ginsburg’s passing, let us celebrate her remarkable legacy and pledge to continue her work for equality for all.
"Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you."
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Last year, the City of Columbus was selected as one of seven cities to receive a CityStart grant from the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund based in Washington, D.C. The Women’s Commission has worked with the Office of the Mayor and City Council to ensure that attention is paid to women and families in Columbus, who are disproportionately impacted by financial struggle. One outcome of this work is the Financial Empowerment Roadmap, a guide that details how the City can best provide financial security for Columbus residents. Its purpose is to help coodinate, support and grow Columbus’ financial empowerment services and systems.
City Councilwoman and President Pro Tem Elizabeth Brown remarked that, “This roadmap and the work it outlines are crucial steps that help level the playing field for women as they strive to achieve financial security,” said President Pro Tem Elizabeth Brown. “Our goal is to support the success of every family in Columbus for the long haul. And these resources are needed now more than ever due to the disproportionate impact the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have on women and especially women of color.” Minority households face significant financial challenges in the City of Columbus, especially those with women as head of households. The report showcases startling statistics:
- Black women represent 24% of all those in poverty in Columbus, more than any other group
- About a third of Latino and Black households in Columbus have zero net wealth, nearly twice that of white households
- White women in Columbus are 2.4 times as likely than Black women to have a bachelor’s or advanced degree
Where we have identified challenges, the Roadmap has also identified opportunities.
Building toward financial security leads to moving toward financial wealth in households that have yet to achieve this goal. The City remains committed to helping Columbus residents achieve stability and opportunity as a part of their lives here. Financially empowered residents lead to a financially prosperous city. Read more about the Financial Empowerment Roadmap here.
Dispatch: Columbus report tallies financial struggles of women, families
Dispatch Editorial: Helping women and minorities lifts up Columbus
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Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced a Recovery and Resiliency Committee on September 17. This committee will provide advice and counsel on how the City, public sector, non-profit, and private sector partners can support an inclusive economic recovery strategy, build community resilience, promote shared prosperity and better position all residents to endure future economic challenges.
Also this month, the City of Columbus released $20 million in CARES Act support for area human services orgranizations. Mayor Andrew J. Ginther said, “We knew when COVID-19 first came to our region that we would have to address the crisis on three fronts: a health crisis, an economic crisis and a human services crisis. These human services grants – 110 entities in total—are awarded to organizations across many sectors including – youth, seniors, families and veterans. And we were able to leverage city CARES Act support with county CARES Act funding– assuring that we could have a greater impact across the community.”
Govern: Diversity and Inclusion Symposium
Don’t miss out on the 3 day virtual event – Govern: Diversity & Inclusion Symposium - Creating a Culture of Inclusion, Innovation and Impact in Ohio's Public Sector.
REGISTER NOW!
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Mothering in a Pandemic
Motherful and Ohio Women's Alliance are collecting data from mothers across Ohio about their experiences during the pandemic, especially in regard to education and school instruction. They will use this information to better inform legislators, advocates and organizations that work with mothers on policies, programs and resources that will support you. Thank you for taking the time to contribute to this important work, and fill out the survey here!
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The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio is accepting Letters of Intent for Grants
Are you advancing social change through a program or initiative focused on women and girls? To be considered for a 2021 grant, you first have to submit a Letter of Intent. Click here to learn more.
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Latina Equal Pay Day
Join WELD on October 29 for Latina Equal Pay Day! Latinas make 54 cents per a white man’s dollar. At this event, WELD is hosting speakers to discuss the future of Latina Equal Pay. Attendees can join for free for any combination of the sessions. Register here!
Sessions:
9:00am-10:30am - Latinas at the Foundation - Fortifying our Forward Progress
11:30am-1:00pm - Latina Power Lunch - Building for the Future
3:00pm-4:30pm - Latinas in the Boardroom and the C-Suite - Soaring to New Heights
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The Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy released this study to better understand what central Ohio parents with young children were experiencing. Crane project researchers Kammi Schmeer, Laura Justice, Britt Singletary, Kelly Purtell, and Tzu-Jung Lin studied 559 caregivers (primarily parents) with young children living mostly in urban areas in central Ohio. They examined risk of exposure to the virus, social and economic experiences, and psychological distress of caregivers during Ohio’s stay-at-home order. They also examined positive experiences they had during the crisis.
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