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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The Circle Team
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The WGC's Circle Team will be participating in the Iron Girl  Triathlon on August 23rd at Centennial Park. We have raised over $4,000 so far! Please help us reach our goal of $5,000 by making a donation at the following link, http://www.facebook.com/l/;www.active.com/donate/circleteam.If you are participating in the Iron Girl and would like to join the Circle Team, please contact Maura Dunnigan, WGC Circle Team Coordinator at dunnigan5@comcast.net. |
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WGC's Journey Program
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The
Women's Giving Circle's Journey Program concluded its summer 2009 camp session in late June. Several WGC Donors had the opportunity to visit the camp and chat with its participants. Following is an account of the visit through the eyes of WGC donor, Kristin.
Our WGC road trip to
visit the Journey Camp participants at Washington College evolved into
more than just a "meet and greet" event. Upon arriving in Chestertown,
we were welcomed by the 32 young ladies, all rising 8th or 9th graders,
and they delighted the WGC audience with a presentation that described
several local women of achievement.
After our presentation
feedback, each WGC member walked with their small group of girls to
the dining hall for dinner. The maturity,
etiquette, direction, and friendliness these young ladies showed, was
most welcoming and refreshing to the WGC members.
It was evident after
our short time together, that the girls were not only taking home new
friendship connections, but also a positive and rewarding experience.
The mutual goal that WGC and MLW strive for by empowering young women,
was met, and exceeded as illustrated by these Journey participants.
It was a special time spent with WGC and Journey Camp and our hope that
all women can have similar opportunities in their futures.
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WGC Partnerships
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WGC and Greenberries
Greenberries, a newly opened children's and maternity consignment boutique in the Kings' Contrivance Village Center, and the WGC have joined forces to support each other and women and girls in Howard County. Soon, greenberries will offer consignees the opportunity to donate all, or some, of their sales earnings to the WGC and will provide WGC  brochures in the store.
Owner, Rachel Baliff says, "I am excited about the ability to have clients give back easily to a non-profit, like WGC." The WGC hopes to educate greenberries customers on the value of local philanthropy. Both greenberries and the WGC look forward to this new partnership.
Greenberries will be hosting a Grand Opening event on Sunday, August 22, 10am - 3pm in the Kings' Contrivance Courtyard. This will be a great family event featuring face painting, games, special promotions and giveaways.
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Local Events and Opportunities
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Spirited Woman AwardMorton'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. Girls Gone GreatWoman Talk Live created an essay contest that celebrates girls who are impacting the world in positive ways. They are honoring their second contest winner at a celebration luncheon. Sunday, August 16th, 1-3:30pm at Pappas Restaurant. Contact Ginny Robertson at 410-252-2703 for more information. |
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