Rung for Women

The U.S. workforce has roughly 2.2 million fewer women in it today than in January. In September alone, 865,000 women left their jobs — four times more than men.

For more than 20 years, St. Louis native Leslie Gill has been focused on getting women what they need, whatever that may be. When she worked for Annie Malone Children & Family Services, that could mean shelter, clothing or food. Now, as president of the new nonprofit Rung for Women, it’s about providing what she terms “holistic self-sufficiency.”

A St. Louis nonprofit plans a six-month training program to help low-income women gain financial stability. Rung for Women will offer 120 women financial literacy classes, health and wellness sessions and career counseling.