Ellen Cherveny 6/19/23 Ellen Cherveny 6/19/23

Women in Finance Series

"Widow is a vulnerable title initially. We are grieving and often alone; however, this does not mean we live here forever. There is a time when deep mourning or grieving can subside, and a widow begins envisioning a life path again."

Ellen Cherveny 5/18/23 Ellen Cherveny 5/18/23

Women in Finance Series

Born and raised in India, Rupa dreamt of opportunities not afforded to girls and those in lower socioeconomic backgrounds. Following those childhood dreams with resilience and grit, Rupa came to the US in her early 20’s on an H1B visa, $200 borrowed cash, and 2 suitcases.

Ellen Cherveny 3/29/23 Ellen Cherveny 3/29/23

Women in Finance Series

“People who don’t meet the definition of an “ideal” client for other planners find a welcoming, supportive space at my firm—no matter their identity or net worth.” - Bonnie Maize

Ellen Cherveny 12/17/22 Ellen Cherveny 12/17/22

LSF Holiday Event 2022

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate and support our mission, please enjoy pictures from the event!

Ellen Cherveny 12/14/22 Ellen Cherveny 12/14/22

Congratulations, Valerie!

Valerie Rivera, founder of FirstGen Wealth, is the inaugural winner of the LSF $5,000 grant for Women in Finance. In the last year, Valerie has overcome her fears and worked to launch First Gen Wealth. Her mission is to help other “firsts”, like herself, have strong financial futures.

Amber Brooks 9/30/22 Amber Brooks 9/30/22

#XYPNLIVE22 Scholarship Award

The LSF Board of Directors chose from women and non-binary recipients who want to make an impact in their profession, are passionate about life, and strive to make a difference in the community around them.

Amber Brooks 9/26/22 Amber Brooks 9/26/22

2022 Open Board Meeting

Amber Brooks 9/16/22 Amber Brooks 9/16/22

LSF in the Media

Check out the latest media spots for LSF.

Stephanie Hoekstra 8/30/22 Stephanie Hoekstra 8/30/22

$5000 Grant Now Open for Applications

Grant applications are due by Oct. 15, 2022, and can be found on the foundation's website at www.lucyshairfoundation.org. The grant will be awarded by the end of the year, and then annually in subsequent years.

Amber Brooks 8/12/22 Amber Brooks 8/12/22

Save the Date - Dec 9, 2022

LSF Holiday party was a smashing success in 2021! This year’s event will be held at the Downtown Market in Grand Rapids, MI. Only 150 tickets available! Click the read more link and add yourself to our email list and be the first to know when tickets go on sale!

Amber Brooks 8/1/21 Amber Brooks 8/1/21

EGR Living Magazine Feature

Learn more about the Lucy Shair Foundation in the article published by EGR Living Magazine.

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