Women's Giving Circle of Howard County eNewsletter

Women's Giving Circle of Howard County eNews
A monthly overview of WGC news and information

July 2008

Read an overview of WGC activities to date to get an understanding of the many varied, exciting and important efforts of the Women's Giving Circle.

Family Holds Yard Sale for WGC!

Jeanne McCray became a donor to the WGC through the WGC's Circle Team at the Iron Girl Triathlon last year. Interested in getting her seven year old daughter involved in giving, she decided to hold a yard sale this Spring and donate all the proceeds to the WGC. They spent three weeks collecting items from friends and family. Jeanne and her daughter recently sent a $325 donation to the WGC.

"I wanted to do something to involve my daughter in giving and wanted her to know that we don't need to have a lot of money to give. I thought this was a fun and meaningful way to do it and support the WGC. My daughter was so involved, she was even encouraging the men who visited the yard sale to 'give money to women'!" said Jeanne.

The WGC thanks Jeanne and her daughter for their creativity and generosity!

WGC eNews Sponsor

Thanks to Howard Bank for sponsoring the WGC eNewsletter for donors and others interested in women's philanthropy and helping women and girls in Howard County.

Dear WGC Donors & Friends,

Throughout the year we communicate with you on a regular basis so that you know how your dollars are working. We also send information about WGC programs and events, and news of interest regarding women, girls and philanthropy in general. In June we contacted you by email and mail to ensure that you are hearing from us. Please let us know if you have any questions.

The WGC's Circle Team is in need of volunteers! Please contact Maura Dunnigan with questions and for more information on being part of the WGC Circle Team.

Read about the fun and creative way that WGC donor Jeanne McCray and her daugher recently donated to the WGC. There are lots of interesting ways to engage children in giving and we look forward to providing you with some opportunities in the near future - stay tuned!

WGC Donor Profile: Linda Odum, WGC Founding Donor, Former Chair & Current Leadership Committee Chair

Linda Odum is an Associate Broker with REMAX Columbia. She had earlier careers in domestic urban anti-poverty programs and served as a US Foreign Service Officer. She has been active for twenty years in local eleemosynary causes. She is a feminist mother of three women.

Why is Linda involved with the WGC?

"I have a dream of equal pay. I have a dream of equal voice. I even have a dream of a world where half the population does not need to lock its restroom doors against the other half of the population."

WGC in the News

"Charity for All"

For some the world of philanthropy has seemed the domain of the moneyed few, a luxury for "the other half." But a growing development in that arena has taken hold, opening philanthropy up to the masses in a user-friendly way: giving circles - The Baltimore Sun, July 6, 2008

Giving Circles in the News

"Giving Circles: Women See Power of Pooling Funds for Philanthropy"

Anne Donahue had always enjoyed philanthropy, but once she joined a giving circle, she learned the power of giving with a purpose - The Daily Record, June 26, 2008

The WGC's Response Network

Thanks to all of you who pooled your dollars to assist a woman in need in June. We appreciate your generosity and will continue to provide you - our donors - opportunities to make a difference in the lives of women and girls in our community.

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