Women's Giving Circle of Howard County eNews
A monthly overview of WGC news and information
June 2009 |
Be Involved, Informed & Engaged!
This
summer we invite you to get involved with the Women's Giving Circle of
Howard County. Whether you make a monetary donation or volunteer for
an event, now is the time to take action and support the women and
girls in your community. Here are some ways to engage with other WGC
donors, programs and events: Visit the Get Involved section of the WGC website for more ideas.
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WGC's Response Network
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The amazing generosity of WGC donors was witnessed this month through the WGC's Response Network, where two women and their families we helped during a time of need. - In record time, $300 was raised to assist a 60 year old woman in coming up with a security deposit. This women is a psychologist seeking part-time employment through Senior Aid. She relied on Social Security Disability income. She left an abusive situation and found an apartment. The only thing standing between her and the start of a new life was the cost of the security deposit. WGC donors took this stress away.
- Later in the month, an overwhelmed 26 year old mother of 8 year-old twins with emotional disabilities was seeking the $400 needed to send her daughters to a day care/summer camp program. Caring for her children and her 16 year-old brother and handling the costs of a car accident and rent, were more than this young women could handle. Again, the compassion and generosity of WGC donors helped this woman take one worry off her plate.
Stories like these are not unique. Right here in Howard County, women and girls are struggling with lifes basic needs. Sometimes a leg up and a bit of support is all they need. We hope you will continue to support your community through the WGC's Response Network and other WGC events and programs! Click here to learn more about how to DONATE to the WGC. |
2009 WGC Grants
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In 2009, the WGC will give approximately $25,000 in grants to 10 organizations to fund programs that benefit women and girls in Howard County. Following is a list of those organizations.
 - Maryland Leadership Workshop - $16,000
- Howard Community College - $2,500
- Family and Children's Services, Healthy Families - $1,000
- Congregations Concerned for the Homeless - $700
- Domestic Violence Center - $700
- Elder Services - $700
- FIRN - $700
- Family and Children's Services, Healthy Families - $700
- Grassroots - $700
- Leadership U - $400
For details on how these grants are used, visit the Grants section of the WGC website. |
"Standing on My Sisters' Shoulders"
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 On June 24, 2009 the WGC and the Howard County Library presented the film "Standing on My Sisters' Shoulders," to a packed room at the East Columbia Library. One WGC Advisory Board member said "It was powerful to view this film with three generations of
women in the room, and then share thoughts and experiences in a
discussion afterwards."
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All
WGC donors are leveraging their dollars for change, and having a
profound effect on the growth of women's giving in Howard County. We
have established a variety of giving levels with the overall goal of
being as inclusive as possible.
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WGC is on Facebook and Twitter - Join Us!
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| The WGC has a new and improved Facebook page! Become a fan and stay informed of upcoming events and programs. And, the WGC is now on Twitter! Find us at @WGCHowardCounty. |
WGC Calendar
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WGC's Circle Team at the Iron Girl Triathlon
August 23, 2009
Centennial Park
If
you have already signed up to participate in the IronGirl in 2009
(registration already closed), consider joining the WGC's Circle Team, volunteering or sponsoring!
Learn more about the IronGirl, and learn more about the WGC's Circle Team. Contact: Maura Dunnigan, dunnigan5@comcast.net, WGC Circle Team Coordinator
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WGC Making a Difference
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The Women's Giving Circle of Howard County has arranged for career materials to be donated to the Howard County Department of Corrections
to benefit women detainees reentering the workforce. Among the goals of
the Women's Giving Circle is increasing the life skills of women.
Department of Corrections Director Jack Kavanaugh says,
"I found it reassuring and encouraging knowing that the Women's Giving
Circle of Howard County stands ready to assist us in our mission,
specifically as it relates to women and girls."
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WGC Donor Profile
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Megan Bruno, WGC Advisory Board Member, Communications Committee
 Megan was born and raised in Howard County and now lives in Fulton with
her husband and two young children. Megan is a photographer with her
own business, Starpoet Photography, and is on the Advisory Board of
Family and Children Services of Central Maryland. Megan has been a
donor to the Woman's Giving Circle of Howard County since its inception
and currently is a member of the WGC Communications Committee.
I was raised in Howard County and am now raising my daughter and son here. I feel a strong sense of responsibility towards my community, especially women and girls. The WGC gives me the opportunity to use my money and time to support women and girls while teaching my children the importance and rewards of local philanthropy.
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Philanthropy in the News
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"Philanthropic Giving By and For Women on the Rise, Study Finds"
Foundation
giving specifically targeted to benefit women and girls has surpassed
the rate of overall foundation giving in recent years, and women's
funds are a rapidly growing and influential force within philanthropy,
according to a new report jointly released today by the Foundation
Center and the Women's Funding Network - June 23, 2009
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Spirited Woman Award
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Morton's The Steakhouse,
Baltimore4Her™ and The Women's Wine and DineŽ are hosting a Spirited
Women of Baltimore Power Lunch on Wednesday, August 12, 11:30 a.m. - 2
p.m. This event, which benefits the American Red Cross of Central
Maryland, will honor three Spirited Women of Baltimore, in various
walks of life, based on their career and personal successes.For a nomination form or to purchase tickets, visit www.Baltimore4Her.com or www.WomenandWineEvents.com. |
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