March 11, 2025, Movers & Makers
Women Helping Women has named its Survivor Equity Fund in honor of Francie Garber Pepper, a longtime advocate and philanthropist dedicated to supporting survivors of gender-based violence.
The Francie Garber Pepper Survivor Equity Fund provides emergency financial assistance to those affected by domestic violence, sexual assault and other forms of gender-based violence, covering expenses such as rental assistance, relocation costs, emergency shelter, transportation and other critical needs.
In 2024, this fund allocated over $900,000 in the region to survivors in danger, per WHW. Of that, more than $500,000 went directly toward eviction prevention so that women and children could remain safe in their homes.
