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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
    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
  3. Event Recap
    Understanding Stress and Anxiety: Tools for Managing Uncertainty
    Thursday, January 29, 2026
    Virtual
    This webinar will explore where stress and anxiety come from and how they affect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Participants will learn healthy and unhealthy coping strategies, how to focus on what they can control, and ways to manage stress when situations feel uncertain or out of their control.
  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. Event
    2026 Ann Bancroft Foundation Annual Celebration
    Thursday, April 23, 2026, 5-9 PM
    The Depot Minneapolis
    Join us for another night of celebration, connection, and empowerment at the annual gathering of the Ann Bancroft Foundation.
  7. News
    Caelynn Petersilie Fellowship Update
    Hear from Caelynn Petersilie, Trailblazer Fellow, on their experience and growth this summer.
  8. News
    Sienna Dhariwal Fellowship Update
    Sienna Dhariwal, Trailblazer Fellow, shares about her experience and the growth in her business, Bikini Blend.
  9. Event
    70 Hours of Celebration and Impact (Happy Birthday, Ann!)
    Monday, September 29, 2025
    In honor of her 70th, Ann has set a bold goal: 70 donors in 70 hours so that we can give out grants this fall to girls and gender-expansive youth who dare to dream.