Smart Assets: The Philanthropy New York Blog

By Lisa Turngren, President, Frank and Ruth E. Caruso Foundation

As philanthropists, we are many times faced with finding ways to fill a funding gap with our grant dollars. What we may oftentimes overlook is that beyond the gap lies a chasm—a deeper underlying societal issue that affects each and every one of us. Certainly during these tough economic times we are seeing numerous instances where state and federal funding is being partially or completely cut, thus widening the already existing gaps.

Violence against women and girls continues unabated in every continent, country, and culture. It takes a devastating toll on women’s lives, on their families, and on society as a whole. Most societies prohibit such violence—yet the reality is that too often, it is covered up or tacitly condoned.

Continue reading…