• Our namesake is Hannah Balch Chickering (1817–1879), a visionary reformer from Dedham, Massachusetts who founded the Temporary Asylum for Discharged Female Prisoners in 1864 to address the lack of rehabilitation for incarcerated women.

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• We serve to honor the legacy of Hannah B. Chickering by making grants to support programs that empower women and children in crisis to achieve health, safety, independence, and self-sufficiency.​​​

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• We prioritize agencies that serve women, children, and families affected by or at risk of incarceration.

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• In our grantee relationships, we strive to embody our core values of respect, trust, compassion, empathy, and non-judgment.​​​

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For more information or to apply for a grant, please explore our website.

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