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Check out the latest events, news and stories from our grantees, alumnae and beyond.

  1. In the Media
    Why Minnesota's Wage Gap Persists and What it Will Take to Change It – MPR News
    Hear from Ethelind Kaba, Executive Director of the Ann Bancroft Foundation, and Gloria Perez, President and CEO of the Women's Foundation of Minnesota, discuss the persistent wage gap in Minnesota and how mentorship can help close the gap.
  2. Resource
    Understanding Stress and Anxiety: Tools for Managing Uncertainty
    This page provides tips and resources on healthy and unhealthy coping strategies, how to focus on what you can control, and ways to manage stress when situations feel uncertain or out of your control.
  3. Resource
    Mental Health and Well-Being Resources
    This page includes resources for youth, adults, and caregivers for navigating mental health and well-being. Resources for Youth NAMI Teen and Young Adult Resource DirectoryThe document provides information and resources for teens and young adults
  4. In the Media
    Three local residents receive Ann Bancroft Foundation grants this fall – Crow River News
  5. News
    2024-2025 Impact Report Released
    This year’s Trailblazers Rising Impact Report celebrates the unstoppable force of girlhood. Across Minnesota, girls and gender-expansive youth are finding their voices, shaping their futures, and leading change right now. When they are seen, heard, and celebrated, they don’t wait for permission to lead; they become the trailblazers our world needs most.
  6. Story
    Annette Wanchena: Lessons to my younger self
    The Ann Bancroft Foundation, an organization that empowers and inspires Minnesota girls, welcomes Annette Wanchena as a board member in 2026. Annette offers three lessons to her younger self.
  7. Story
    Liz Borer: Lessons to my younger self
    The Ann Bancroft Foundation, a girls empowerment organization, welcomes Liz Borer as a new board member in 2026. Below, Liz shares three lessons she's learned through her years of experience.
  8. Story
    Rebekkah Lamar Brunson: Lessons to my younger self
    The Ann Bancroft Foundation, a girls empowerment organization, welcomes Rebekkah Lamar Brunson as a new board member in 2026. Below Rebekkah offers three lessons to her younger self.
  9. Event Recap
    2026 Ann Bancroft Foundation Annual Celebration
    Thursday, April 23, 2026
    The Depot Minneapolis
    Join us for another night of celebration, connection, and empowerment at the annual gathering of the Ann Bancroft Foundation.