Category Archives: Issues and Advocacy
Big thanks to our Fundraiser Tea Donors!
Thank you, times four!
This fundraising tea was a huge club success, raising $25,000 plus for the Scholarship fund, and this will assist so many women to reach their educational goals, but it would not have been possible without the initiative, hard work, ingenuity and creativity of four members in particular.
A big shoutout of thanks to Arlene C and Teddy B, whose creation, birth and planning to the finest detail this was.
All of the printed matter for the event was created by Mary P — a monumental task of creativity, tech savvy and hard work!
And Maria T looked after the financials — massive, particular and hair-tearing work!
Fundraiser High Tea was a great success and so much FUN!
The High Tea Scholarship Fundraiser 2026 was a huge success. Not only did we meet and surpass our goal of $25,000 to support the women of Brantford in their educational goals we enjoyed a lovely afternoon of tea, scones and sweets, and good friendship. Our guest speaker, Chantal Saldahna, embodied the characteristics we see in our scholarship recipients and left us with a glimpse as to the heights that can be achieved when women are supported in their dreams and pursuits. Many thanks to all scholarship donors, to all who supported our event in gift donations, and to all who helped to set up and clean up the venue.
Thank you to all who attended, to those who wore fascinators and to those who brought out the spirit of friendship. You are the reason the event is a success.
Where and when: Fundraiser High Tea!
Sincere thanks for our donors for our Scholarship Fundraiser Tea
Scholarship award winners
Canadian Federation of University Women Scholarship Awards 2026
The CFUW (Canadian Federation of University Women) Brantford is one of 95 clubs across Canada. The club focuses on the rights, freedoms and education of women and girls locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Brantford club has given out scholarships yearly to women in Brant County since 1949. The CFUW Brantford Scholarship Fund has two categories. Our spring awards are for high school female graduates, and the fall awards are for women who have been out of school for at least two years and are presently enrolled in a program to upgrade or change careers.
There are five high school graduates this year who are each receiving $1,200.00. They have demonstrated a vitality for living, enthusiasm for learning and intellectual curiosity about the world. They are committed to their academic pursuits and play an important role in services to their family, school, and community.
The 2026 recipients are:
– Aisha Eldaioub graduating from PJCVS, enrolled at McMaster University in Social Science.
– Destiny Foa graduating from SJC, enrolled at the University of Alberta in Business Studies.
– Brook Henriksen graduating from NPC, enrolled at Western University in Political Science.
– Danica Petrella graduating from ASC, enrolled at McMaster University in Life Science.
– Evelyn Waldron graduating from PJCVS, enrolled at Trent University in Global Development Studies.
In the Photo: (Left to Right) Evelyn Waldron, Danica Petrella, Destiny Foa, Brooke Henriksen. Absent was Aisha Eldaioub.
Our scholarship committee hard at work!
DID YOU KNOW?
When women are educated, entire communities rise – leading to lower poverty, better health and stronger economies.
(source: research by organizations like the United Nations, World Bank, UNESCO)
The Advocacy Committee
Jennifer Seberras speaks at CFUW Brantford’s 2026 May Banquet
We are excited to announce that Jennifer Seberras, P. Log, will be the guest speaker at this year’s May banquet, Jennifer began her career by founding, building and eventually selling a multi-million dollar transportation and logistics company in an industry dominated by men. She learned on the job what it really takes to build a business from the inside out. From her experience, she recognized a recurring gap: many women were capable, driven and ambitious, but lacked practical support and real-world guidance to navigate the perils of entrepreneurship. Jennifer has founded Leadership Hub to address that gap.
Jennifer now works with women across all stages of business, from start-ups to established high-growth companies run by women. She helps them develop clarity, confidence and sustainable strategies, skills she wished she had when growing her own business. In addition to this coaching work, Jennifer hosts Women Who Dared, a growing series of curated luncheons and events which bring together women entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals, whose conversations support and mentor other women who are developing companies. Through Leadership Hub and Women Who Dared, Jennifer creates spaces where women can connect, learn and support one another as they grow. Jennifer comes highly recommended, and we look forward to her talk to CFUW Brantford.