
Women Helping Women Fund (WHWF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women and children to create healthy families and vibrant communities.



1992: WHWF is founded by six women who wanted to support women and children in need in Spokane—Mari Clack, Marcy Drummond, Vicki McNeill, Shirley Rector, Janet Skaden, and Vivian Winston.
1993: Our first luncheon is attended by 700 people and raises more than $80,000. Alene Moris is the keynote speaker.
1999: Gloria Steinem speaks at the luncheon.
2006: Lisa Ling speaks at the luncheon.
2008: Jeanette Walls speaks at the luncheon. Twenty-seven programs are funded.
2012: The WHWF Luncheon raises a record $335,900! Elizabeth Smart is the keynote speaker.
2016: Luncheon keynote, Sheryl WuDunn makes a compelling argument that even one individual can make a profound impact.
2018: Dr. Tererai Trent speaks at the luncheon, raising over $317,000 that supports 17 programs.
2019/20 Board of Directors
Kristi Gravelle - President
Pawn 1
Traci McGlathery - Past President
STCU
Jennifer O'Callaghan - President Elect
Numerica Credit Union
Meredith Banka - Secretary
Ariix
Amy Roberts- Treasurer
BDO USA, LLP
Stephanie Baumann
American Income Life
Sarah Carlson
Fulcrum Financial Group
Anne Cowles
Community Volunteer
Tija Danzig
City of Spokane
Laureen Driscoll
Deaconess Hospital | MultiCare Health System
Elisabeth Hooker
Downtown Spokane Partnership
Jennifer Koenig
Robert Half International
Brittany Lockwood
Engie
Kathy Maurer
Providence Health Care Foundation
Tamara McGregor
INLANDER
Melanie Miller
Providence Health Care Foundation
Anne Oakley
Community Volunteer
Tara Pendleton
BDO USA, LLP
Stacy Wenzl
Spokane Regional Health District