On a visit back home to my folks I was recently going through old family photos. Every time I look at my Grandmother Vagnoni’s pictures I miss her even more. I still wonder at all the things she quietly accomplished in her life. One of those things was the way she helped the homeless who came off of nearby trains and found themselves at her back door getting a good hearty meal (even though her own family often had little to share). So many women I knew, and know of now, have done amazing things for others and have never really gotten the recognition they deserve. My featured funder would like to recognize women like these.

This week’s pick: The L’Oreal Paris Company is looking for nominations for their Woman of Worth Volunteer Awards. “In 2009, there will be ten honorees selected from across the United States. L'Oréal will make a $5,000 donation to each honoree's chosen charitable cause, and will make an additional $5,000 donation in the name of each winner to support the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.” An additional online, national vote will select one woman to be a special honoree and her cause will receive $25,000.

Nominations of women who have done something inspiring for others are due in by July 13, 2009. Click here to access the nomination process.