The Women’s Fund of the Wayne County Foundation Annual Luncheon and Art Auction was held on Saturday, March 14, at Forest Hills Country Club in Richmond. Grants were announced to various organizations during the event.
The Women’s Fund has awarded $500,000 in grants to community causes supporting women and girls since its inception.
Joshua Smith captured these photos for the Western Wayne News.
Guests view donated artwork before placing bids during the Women’s Fund of the Wayne County Foundation Annual Luncheon and Art Auction Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Forest Hills Country Club in Richmond, Ind. 
Tracie Robinson places a puzzle piece on a live art experience during the Women’s Fund of the Wayne County Foundation Annual Luncheon and Art Auction Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Forest Hills Country Club in Richmond, Ind. 
A puzzle piece is placed on a live art experience during the Women’s Fund of the Wayne County Foundation Annual Luncheon and Art Auction Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Forest Hills Country Club in Richmond, Ind. 
Mary Jo Clark and Jennifer Bales Phillips lead the presentation during the Women’s Fund of the Wayne County Foundation Annual Luncheon and Art Auction Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Forest Hills Country Club in Richmond, Ind. 
Maren Bolser stands to accept a grant for her girls basketball camp during the Women’s Fund of the Wayne County Foundation Annual Luncheon and Art Auction Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Forest Hills Country Club in Richmond, Ind. 
Mary Jo Clark, left, and Jennifer Bales Phillips hold up signs in recognition of the Women’s Fund of the Wayne County Foundation giving away $500,000 during their Annual Luncheon and Art Auction Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Forest Hills Country Club in Richmond, Ind. 
Members of the Richmond High School Drumline help guests celebrate the Women’s Fund of the Wayne County Foundation giving away $500,000 during their Annual Luncheon and Art Auction Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Forest Hills Country Club in Richmond, Ind. 
Members of Girl Scout Troop 3153 stand up to receive a grant that will help them take a trip during the Women’s Fund of the Wayne County Foundation Annual Luncheon and Art Auction Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Forest Hills Country Club in Richmond, Ind. 
Women’s Workshop members are recognized during the Women’s Fund of the Wayne County Foundation Annual Luncheon and Art Auction Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Forest Hills Country Club in Richmond, Ind. 
Guests applaud as grants are announced during the Women’s Fund of the Wayne County Foundation Annual Luncheon and Art Auction Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Forest Hills Country Club in Richmond, Ind. 
Committee members are applauded during the Women’s Fund of the Wayne County Foundation Annual Luncheon and Art Auction Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Forest Hills Country Club in Richmond, Ind. 
Lainey Ferrell smiles after receiving a grant during the Women’s Fund of the Wayne County Foundation Annual Luncheon and Art Auction Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Forest Hills Country Club in Richmond, Ind. 
Gabby Smith thanks Mary Jo Clark after receiving a grant for the Richmond High School girls basketball team during the Women’s Fund of the Wayne County Foundation Annual Luncheon and Art Auction Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Forest Hills Country Club in Richmond, Ind. 
Guests view donated artwork before placing bids during the Women’s Fund of the Wayne County Foundation Annual Luncheon and Art Auction Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Forest Hills Country Club in Richmond, Ind.
A version of this article will appear in the March 18 2026 print edition of the Western Wayne News.