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

  1. News
    170 Reasons to Believe in the Next Generation
    Meet nine inspiring grant recipients whose dreams span leadership, STEM, athletics, the arts, and environmental advocacy. This spring, the Ann Bancroft Foundation helped 170 girls and gender-expansive youth across Minnesota pursue opportunities that will shape their futures.
  2. Event
    2026 Girlhood Summit
    November 7, 2026, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    Science Museum of Minnesota
    Open to all girls and gender expansive youth in Minnesota for a day full of empowerment and learning.
  3. Event
    2027 Annual Celebration
    April 22, 2027
    The Depot Minneapolis
    Join the Ann Bancroft Foundation in empowering girls and gender-expansive youth in Minnesota.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. In the Media
    Three local residents receive Ann Bancroft Foundation grants this fall – Crow River News
  8. 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.
  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.