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Welcome to the High Water Women On-line Community

The High Water Women Foundation is a 501 (c) (3)  charitable organization founded in 2005 by senior women in the Hedge Fund Industry.

Our Mission is to empower women and youth in need by creating powerful volunteer opportunities that leverage the talents and aspirations of professional women.

We welcome you to explore the site to learn more about HWW Programs and Initiatives. Please go to our registration page to join our community and get involved.

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High Water Women would like to thank Reed Smith LLP for their generous funding support.www.reedsmith.com

Featured Volunteer Opportunities

Financial Literacy Opportunities-The Muriel Siebert High Water Women Campaign for Financial Literacy is in its third year with many new opportunities to volunteer to teach teens about personal financial management in after-school and community-based programs throughout the City. Learn more about our program, watch our new short film about financial literacy students and volunteers. Watch now


The Harbor School

Teach Financial Literacy to High School Students at the New York Harbor School

Dates: Mondays, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18
Time:  3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Location:  Governors Island, accessible by ferry

We would like to recruit four volunteers with two volunteers for each of the 8 sessions. You will not need to commit to teach more than four sessions and will be assigned dates that work best for you. Finger printing with the NYC Department of Education is required. High Water Women will coordinate the finger printing process and cover all fees. We will provide training and equip you with all curriculum materials and classroom supplies.  Sign up with a friend; this is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the life of a teen.  Sign up now.

NYC Summer Youth Employment Program


Dates
: Saturdays, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30
Time:  9am to 12pm
Location:  136-18 39th Ave, 6th Floor, Queens, NY (7 subway to Flushing-Main Street, the center is 2 blocks from the subway or take LIRR to Flushing Main Street)

Volunteer to help teach three-hour comprehensive financial literacy workshops to teens from all five boroughs enrolled in the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). Up to 200 teens will attend each lesson which will include presentations, videos, hands-on activities, and more! Multiple volunteers will help lead each session. Sign-up to present a topic, assist with an activity, share a personal story about managing money, and/or moderate a Q/A session. This is a great way to have a widespread, lasting impact in the lives of teens! We will provide you with training and all the curriculum materials and supplies you'll need.  Sign up now.

 

Get involved with HWW Programs: Financial Literacy, Microfinance, Bacpacks and Secret Santa

Become a HWW volunteer financial literacy instructor,  Learn the latest about our financial literacy program. Learn more

Learn more about our program, watch our new short film about financial literacy students and volunteers. Watch now

HWW volunteers bring their expertise to develop training and education modules for Microfinance Institutions. Learn More

Watch our film about the High Water Women Backpack Drive.  Go to film  Volunteer for the Backpack Drive Fundraising Committee. Volunteer now  Our goal is to provide 7000 children in need with new backpacks and supplies. Donate now

Watch video of Women's Trust Executive Director Wilma Longdon. Hear inspiring stories of how microloans are helping African women change their lives, educate their children and change the destiny of a nation. Go to video

HWW Upcoming Events

Microfinance and Social Impact Primer
Therese Feng (HWW Microfinance Initiative) and Jo-Ann Tan (lead architect of the Acumen Fund's community) will discuss approaches to fightining global poverty through microfinance lending and social imjpact investing. Learn more

 Read recent articles about High Water Women:

       Read new article in Institutional Investor on HWW's work in microfinance. Read now

     HWW is is the Wall Street Journal Donor of the Day for our 2011 Backpack Drive Read more

     Hedge Fund Women Use Poker, Power Lunches to Boost Nonprofits in Bloomberg 

    Hedge Fund Women Hit 'High-Water' Mark in Private Wealth

HWW 2011 Secret Santa & Holiday Gift Drive donors answer 250 Secret Santa letters Read more

 

2012 Backpack Drive

Please join the Fundraising Committee for the 2012 Backpack Drive. All levels of fundraising experience are welcome. We will provide you with sample solicitation letters and a suggested time line for conducting your fundraising outreach. If you are willing to send requests and follow up with colleagues, family and friends for donations, and if possible, help guide a request for a corporate donation from your company. we need your help!  

Our goal for 2012 is to provide 7000 children in need with new backpacks and supplies to start the school year.  

The Backpack Drive runs from May thru August, with fundraising starting immediately and Backpack assembly and distribution taking place mid-August.  Backpacks and supplies must be ordered by early July based on amounts raised and projected. Please consider joining, we'll give you all the support you'll need.  Sign up now.

 

See other volunteer opportunities with HWW program partners

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Cristo Rey High School
Insprica
The W!se Institute

The Teak Fellowship

Iris House
Women In Need

HWW Sixth Annual Casino Night raises $500,000 Read More

HWW delivers delivers 6500 Backpacks in 2011. Read more 

 
 
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