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LIGHTHOUSE FUND

The LightHouse Fund was created in June 2013 as a beacon of hope for uninsured or underinsured women and children who live on the western slope of El Dorado County, to help with medical, hearing, mental-health, dental or optical assistance. The Fund was established by a Women’s Fund El Dorado member in memory of a loved one.

Since its creation in 2013, the LightHouse Fund has awarded more than $76,000 to 206 individuals in our community. This program is growing every day and provides a tangible and immediate impact in our community.

  • WHAT THE FUND DOES

    The Lighthouse Fund provides up to $500 of financial assistance annually to uninsured or underinsured women and children for medical, hearing, mental health, dental and optical needs.

  • HOW TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE

    Individuals share their need with a medical provider or with an El Dorado County western slope nonprofit agency (such as a school, church, or community organization). The provider or agency submits an application for assistance on behalf of the woman or child. 


    The application is available on this website, and it may be filled out online and emailed. The application may also be printed and mailed. An invoice for the treatment must accompany the application.  If the client/ patient cannot afford an initial diagnostic visit, please email Cathy Harris at coordinator@womensfundeldorado.org or call her at 530.306.1857

Applications are processed by the Lighthouse Committee within 48 hours. 

Links to the Application Process and Application:
Application Process

LightHouse Fund Application

WFED administers the application and granting process; funding for the Lighthouse Fund is independent of WFED and no membership dollars go into the fund.  You can donate directly to the Lighthouse Fund using the button below. 

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2025 WICKLINE SCHOLARSHIP

NOW CLOSED

Our applications for the 2025 Women’s Fund El Dorado’s (WFED) Wickline Scholarship is now closed and applications are being reviewed by the Education Committee. Awardees will be notified April 14, and will be announced to the membership at the Grants Gala on May 15, 2025.  Since 2012, WFED has awarded over $73,500 Wickline Scholarship dollars, making a difference in the lives of  46 local women. 

The Wickline Scholarship was established to assist women 22 years of age and older, who reside on the western slope of El Dorado County and are furthering their careers by pursuing a post-secondary education. The Wickline Scholarship is an award of up to $2,000 distributed annually to one or more recipients. Funds are awarded directly to the school. Applications are scored by financial need, personal history and completeness of application.

A legacy gift from Marian Wickline in 2009 as well as a generous gift from US Bank provides the opportunity to offer this scholarship. WFED manages the Wickline Scholarship and no member dollars go towards the fund, to donate directly email coordinator@womensfundeldorado.org

Eligibility Requirements:
Female age 22 and over
Reside on the Western Slope of El Dorado County 
Be accepted by and plan to attend an accredited educational or vocational institution 
Demonstrate financial need 

Application Requirements:
Be available for a possible interview with the Wickline Scholarship Selection Committee
Provide proof of El Dorado County residency
Provide proof of financial need
Provide a letter of recommendation