Join us for the 38th Annual

“ I have a Dream” Scholarship Ball and Virtual Auction

January 13, 2024, 6-11 PM

The Wisconsin Masonic Center

301 Wisconsin Avenue, Madison WI 

On-line tickets will be available on December 1, 2023

Please join us!

In Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and donors, we have been able to award over $500,000 in scholarships in the past few years. We are extremely appreciative of our sponsors as their contributions have truly made a difference in the lives of our scholarship recipients. Thank you so much! We encourage organizations and individuals to become sponsors of our Ball. Your financial assistance will enable WIF to continue to award substantial scholarships this year and in the years to come.

Email us regarding sponsorships or donations at info@womeninfocusmadison.org or contact any WIF member. You can also make a donation to our endowment through our Forever Fund.

Donate a fully-funded Dream Scholarship!

Would you like to remember someone who has passed, encourage students entering a particular field of study, or “pay it forward” by funding a WIF scholarship? Please consider this a wonderful way to make a positive impact!  Click here for more information about this opportunity. 

Sponsor the Dream Ball & Silent Auction!

Sponsorship is a win/win opportunity!  Your support helps us put on a quality virtual event and also helps fund scholarships for BIPOC youth in Madison!  Showcase your business in our electronic program book, on the WIF website for a year, and, depending on the amount of your support, you’ll be featured in WIF social media posts prior to the Ball.  Click here to learn more!

2024 Women In Focus Ball Meal Choices:

• The Broccoli and Cheese Stuffed Chicken, a mouth-watering delight filled with a creamy blend of tender broccoli and rich, melted cheese, perfectly encased within a juicy chicken breast. It comes with a side of our signature garlic mashed potatoes, buttery and rich with a subtle hint of garlic to tantalize your tastebuds.
• The Petite Tenderloin, cooked to perfection and paired with baby red potatoes. Each bite is a testament to quality and flavor, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
• The Vegan Ravioli is crafted with care, these delicate pasta pillows are filled with a flavorful blend of fresh veggies and herbs, offering a dairy-free delight that’s as satisfying as it is wholesome.

Click here to order your tickets and make your selection(s)

Celebrating 38 Years of Inspiring the Dream
Date: Saturday, January 13, 2024

Guest Speaker Taylor Kilgore, WIF Scholarship recipient

Taylor Kilgore was born in Milwaukee, WI, but considers herself a Madison native since she was raised here from infancy. She graduated from La Follette High School in 2013. The first year of her college journey started at Edgewood College and ultimately she graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison with a BA in Journalism. Her most recent joy has been becoming a new mommy to a beautiful baby girl in August 2023.

She is currently the Social Media Implementation Specialist for TruStage (formerly CUNA Mutual Group). She grew up through Dane County’s all-Academic Youth Center, Simpson Street Free Press, where she went from student writer in 8^th grade to Managing Editor through college. She remains a huge supporter as Editor Emeritus and a board member. She is also a proud board member of Isthmus Magazine.

As a past Women In Focus scholarship recipient, Taylor is honored to be the speaker for the 2024 I Have a Dream Ball – an event that she has attended since high school.