Purpose in Action: Women’s History Month & Agriculture Month
March celebrates both Women’s History Month and Agriculture Month, two opportunities to highlight clients that champion both gender equality and sustainable agriculture. The organizations below work either to empower women and girls through mentorship, healthcare access, and advocacy or to foster sustainable farming, community food access, and agricultural education—nourishing both the land and the people.
Join us in this month-long celebration by checking out their work! We are honored that they are part of the Purpose Possible family.
Women’s History Month Featured Organizations: International Women’s House, Frontera Fund, Giwayen Mata.
Agriculture Month Featured Organizations: Fertile Ground Food Cooperative, Blue Light Junction.
International Women’s House
iwh-atlanta.org
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Mission: International Women’s House is a domestic violence shelter with a mission to provide a safe haven and supportive services to women and children who are the victims of family violence, sexual abuse, and human trafficking.
Consultant: Lara Smith
The Work: Currently, Purpose Possible consultant Lara Smith is serving as IWH’s Interim Executive Director. Since October 2024 to date, Lara is on-site three times a week, oversees the staff and is the liaison with the board, manages funding and supports day to day operations.
“I’ve had the opportunity to consult with organizations serving survivors before, but never in such a hands-on capacity. I’m deeply moved by how passionate everyone who works with IWH is — the work is so meaningful, as we’re literally part of saving and transforming lives. It’s such a privilege to be a small part of that. I’m proud of the work I get to do with IWH, and excited to see what the future holds for such an important organization.”
Frontera Fund
Location: McAllen, Texas
Mission: Frontera Fund is dedicated to advancing reproductive justice values and access to reproductive health in the Rio Grande Valley and border communities in Texas by providing comprehensive direct services, including abortion funding and practical support, alongside community advocacy efforts. We are committed to serving all individuals regardless of gender identity, ability, sexual orientation, race, class, immigration status, age, or religious affiliation, ensuring equitable access and challenging societal stigmas and barriers.
Consultants: Beth Sadler, Taylor Johnson, Maryellen Grant
The Work: Purpose Possible is proud to collaborate with the Frontera Fund. Since June 2024, we’ve supported Frontera Fund in enhancing its fundraising strategies, particularly individual giving. We collaborated with the team to amplify their stories and personally connect with their donor base to raise over $20,000 at the end of 2024, more than tripling previous end of year fundraising efforts.
“The Frontera Fund team brings bold innovation and deep community engagement to their work in Texas. Frontera Fund is committed to the intersectionality of reproductive justice in the Rio Grande Valley, highlighting the unique needs of immigrants and LGBTQ+ communities. The Purpose Possible team has enjoyed this incredibly creative partnership, mobilizing individual donors and pushing the boundaries of what grassroots fundraising can achieve”
Giwayen Mata
Location: Atlanta, GA
Mission: To celebrate our lives as women and uplift our communities and our planet, while perpetuating the cultures of Africa and the African Diaspora through the study, creation, teaching, and presentation of artistic media including dances, rhythms, songs, poetry, and prose around the world.
Consultants: Taryn Janelle
The Work: Purpose Possible began to work with Giwayen Mata last year for a strategic planning project. After the project ended, however, we continued working with the organization, and Taryn is currently assisting them with board development.
“Working with Giwayen Mata has been an incredible experience. Their leadership embodies a powerful vision rooted in sisterhood, cultural preservation, and empowerment. Through our strategic planning work and now in building a strong board to support their growth, I’ve witnessed their deep commitment to learning, collaboration, and impact. The team is generous, passionate, and unwavering in their dedication to their mission. It’s been an absolute joy to partner with them, and I’m excited to see how they continue to thrive!”
Fertile Ground Food Cooperative
fertileground.coop
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Mission: To serve as an intergenerational hub for Southeast Raleigh residents to build an alternative economy and foster personal and collective assets.
Consultant: Ed Holman
The Work: Purpose Possible has worked with Fertile Ground Food Cooperative for multiple years! They work directly with the fundraising team in the Mid-Atlantic Office and Consultant Ed Holman supports them with grant writing.
“I’ve enjoyed working with the Fertile Ground Food Cooperative team for almost two years as they prepare to build a historic cooperative grocery store in Southeast Raleigh, North Carolina. Through our partnership, I have helped secure funds for the grocery store’s construction and critical pre-development activities. I enjoy the humor, thoughtfulness, and energy Erin and Mother Janet bring to our partnership. They are both bold, courageous, and phenomenal human beings, and I am excited about all they will accomplish this year and beyond.”
Blue Light Junction
bluelightjunction.com
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Mission: To center global traditions and knowledge bearers of craft and natural dye through growing and processing dye plants in community, education based workshops and events.
Consultants: Blake Beckham
The Work: Purpose Possible is supporting this incredible organization with some fundraising assistance. Blake Beckham is helping them by creating a Grant Readiness Toolkit for the organization’s fundraising efforts.
“Blue Light Junction is an incredibly special organization that connects people, place and plants through programs that center global traditions in craft and natural dye. Director Kenya Miles brings an artist’s perspective to the project of building community around a garden and studio space - one that has become a cultural hub and tremendous community resource in Baltimore. Blue Light Junction is supporting artists, seeding new visions, and preserving traditions that connect us to the soil. I love the way they show up, and can’t wait to see what emerges next for this dynamic organization!”
