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/ 05.20.24 /
Interview with Canvas Rebel: Meet Beth Bengtson
In a recent interview with Canvas Rebel, Beth Bengtson, the founder and CEO of Working for Women, shares her inspiring journey and mission to empower economically disadvantaged women in the U.S.
Beth emphasizes women’s crucial role as economic drivers, highlighting the significant impact of addressing wage gaps and other barriers. She goes on to share how her dedication is fueled by personal experiences and a deep belief in women’s potential to uplift entire communities when given the right support.
We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Beth Bengtson a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Beth, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Let’s kick things off with talking about how you serve the underserved, because in our view this is one of the most important things the small business community does for society – by serving those who the giant corporations ignore, small business helps create a more inclusive and just world for all of us.
Working for Women is nonprofit giving community made up of businesses and professionals who, through the power of collective giving, help women reach financial independence by connecting them to jobs, investing in training and education, and changing the conversation surrounding the barriers facing women in the workplace.
Our Why
In the United States, factors related to socio-economic status and race prevent all women from participating and progressing in the workforce. Income inequality is exacerbated for women from marginalized communities esp. women of color.
In the US:
• 1 in 8 US Women live in poverty
• Single mother is the quickest path to poverty
• 46% of all working women are in jobs with median earnings of $10.93 per hour
Nonprofits that help women from marginalized communities enter and stay in the workforce are few and lack resources.
Yet when women do better, economies do better. Our model is a win-win-win for all involved – the women, the nonprofits and businesses that support them and at the end of the day our society.
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