Woman of Wonder is a nonprofit dedicated to bringing more to women’s lives by supporting women seeking to further their education. They believe that higher education is a path to stabilize families and improve local economies as women are boosted into fulfilling careers with support from the organization. They bridge the financial gap between everyday responsibilities of a woman’s life that might hinder them from pursuing education and the chance to study for a rewarding career. Woman of Wonder provide scholarships to Washington women who are accepted to an accredited college and demonstrate financial need through the FASFA application and a personal written essay. Preference for scholarships is given to single moms, women raised by a single parent or women on their own with little to no support.

The organization was inspired by a wonderful woman, Wilma A. Doane, who had no financial support to attend college, so she worked until she had funds to pay her own way. She continued working to support her husband as he attended school and they ensured that their children had college tuition. Her mission to improve women’s lives began when she refused a union that wouldn’t guarantee her pay equal to a man’s for the same job. Wilma mentored many people in her career as an escrow officer, sharing her knowledge and expertise and volunteering at organizations that funded scholarships for women. Wilma’s legacy of helping women persists through her daughter, Carol Doane, the founder and leader of Woman of Wonder.

Woman of Wonder is a volunteer-led organization with an engaged board representing various regions of the Pacific Northwest and varying levels of education. You can learn more about the nonprofit and their volunteering and giving opportunities on their website at www.womanofwonder.org. An easy way to support Woman of Wonder is by referring someone you know to Davidson & Associates in March – we’ll donate $25 on your behalf!

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