Fresh Connections is Making Headlines!
This Woman Knows Microgrant Recipient — January/February 2026
Fresh Connections Laundry and Learning Center was selected as the January/February 2026 microgrant recipient by This Woman Knows, a media and empowerment platform that invests in women-led initiatives and elevates stories centered on leadership, lived experience, and community impact.
"This is the kind of work that is at the center of This Woman Knows. Rooted in community and service, it benefits everyone."— Lisa N. Alexander, Founder, This Woman Knows
The grant will be used to purchase insulation and drywall materials to complete the office space, bringing Fresh Connections one step closer to opening its community classroom and gathering space.
👉 Read the full press release 👉 Visit This Woman Knows
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What Nicole Said
"Being a grant recipient is not just about the practical. It also meant validation for my crazy idea and my leap of faith that I would be able to do this. I have put everything on the line to make this happen, and receiving this grant feels like wind beneath my sails."
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Want to Support the Journey?
Fresh Connections is actively seeking grants, sponsorships, and community support to complete the renovation. If you know of an opportunity or would like to contribute directly, please reach out.
