| Healthy Families
Thanksgiving Dinner |
| As part of our mission to raise awareness of gender disparities, and promote self-sufficiency, the WGC is hosting our 4th annual Healthy Families Thanksgiving Dinner on 11/25. Healthy Families helps first-time parents from the birth of a new baby through infancy, toddlerhood and early childhood. Parenting is the most classic of gender issues, and attendees are primarily mothers (and their mothers) and their children. The WGC has given a Micro Grant of $1,000 for Healthy Families participants and their families to enjoy a holiday gathering. WGC donors serve the meal. Thank you to our sponsors: The Rouse Company Foundation and United Way Community Partnerships of Howard County, Putting on the Ritz and David's Natural Food Market! |
| WGC News |
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In the summer of 2008, the camp was expanded, and 57 rising 8th-12th grade girls took a journey of self-discovery and examined what it means to be a woman in today's world. The girls came from every corner of Howard County and were racially, ethnically and economically diverse. WGC's signature program, Journey arose out of a multi-year focus on adolescent girls. |
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| Dear WGC Donors & Friends, |
We hope you received the letter from us letting you know of the important work your dollars are doing.
We were profiled in last week's annual New York Times section on "Giving" in an article that is a testament to WGC co-founder Linda Odum, the WGC, all of you, and women philanthropists in general!
Read an update about this year's successful Journey Camp experience, and check out the WGC Calendar to view a number of upcoming events.
Also, check our our sponsorship opportunities. Thank you to all our current and past sponsors - without you, we would not be able to offer our many programs and events each year ... your support, energy and enthusiasm is greatly appreciated!
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| WGC in the News |
"As Women's Incomes Rise, So Do Their Donations"
Women, propelled by increased earning power and more financial independence, are becoming a recognized force in charitable giving. But it doesn't take storied wealth to become a donor. Women like Linda Odum, a real estate agent in Columbia, MD, are pooling their money to make a difference - New York Times, November 11, 2008 |
| WGC Donor Profile: Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz, Chair |
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Buffy is the Communications Director at the Association of the Baltimore Area Grantmakers. She has co-authored "A Plan of One's Own: A Woman's Guide to Philanthropy" and "Growing Philanthropy Through Giving Circles." She is passionate about causes that benefit women and children and is a trustee of The Columbia Foundation. She and her husband Howard have three daughters and one son ranging in age from 16 to 2.
Why is Buffy involved with the WGC? "I am investing my time and financial resources with over 500 others to focus on programs and benefit women and children. The WGC allows me to leverage my charitable dollars and efforts to have more of an impact on issues I care about." | |
