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Women's Giving Circle of Howard County eNews
A monthly overview of WGC news and information 
September 2009

Be Informed!

The Women's Giving Circle makes a large impact on women and girls in our community, no matter the size of the investment...


A single mother was about to be evicted from her apartment.  She had lost her job and was without work for two months before finding work.  Friends and family assisted as they could, but eventually she fell behind in her rent.  A local organization was able to provide her some of the money she needed to avoid eviction.  It was not, however, enough.  The Women's Giving Circle was able to make up the difference and help this mother and her son keep their apartment.  The woman is currently working and is able to keep up with the cost of her rent and other expenses. 

Learn more about WGC's grants.

Be Engaged!

Have fun with friends while learning about the WGC...
TrentWGC donors are hosting gatherings and inviting friends to learn more about the impact the WGC is having on women and girls.  These informal and informative events are a great way to get involved with the WGC and enjoy a fun night with friends!
wineandcheese
In early August, WGC Advisory Board members and donors Trent Kittleman, Sue Buswell and Laura Kittleman hosted a wine and cheese party at the Kittleman Family Farm.  Attendees enjoyed wine and cheese under the stars and were educated about the WGC and its history, mission and programs, while re-connecting with old friends and making new ones. 

Get Involved with the WGC!


Be Involved!

Support the WGC and get your friends, family and neighbors involved with unique fundraising ventures...

On Sunday, October 4th, 8am - noon, the WGC will be hosting a community Yard Sale.  Yard Sale Kids

Given the success of our first year sale venture over the summer, Howard Bank offered to host our second event at their Maple Lawn Branch.
 
All proceeds of the event will be donated to the WGC.  You can support this cause by simply cleaning out your closet! 

We are seeking donations of home goods, books, toys, baby equipment, clothing in good condition, jewelry, etc. 

If you are interested in making a donation or sponsoring this event, please contact Megan Bruno at meganbru@gmail.com or 443-690-6600. 

Howard Magazine
The Women's Giving Circle was featured as the cover story in the August issue of Howard Magazine, "Women's Giving Circle: The New Generation







The article chronicles the history of the WGC and highlights women's philanthropy being passed from generation to generation.
Save the Date!
WGC Table at Womenfest
September 10, 10am - 2pm, The Bain Center
Visit our table at WomenFest, an interactive day that focuses on health, wellness, fashion and beauty.  Attendance is free, but registration is required.  www.howardcountyaging.org

WGC Yard Sale-a-Thon
October 4, 8am - 12pm, Howard Bank, Maple Lawn
All proceeds of this sale go to the WGC.

Visit our Calendar of Events page for more details. 

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.

The Circle Team
Circle Team09Congratulations to the WGC's Circle Team who participated in the 2009 Iron Girl!  The team well exceeded their fundraising goal and raised over $8,000! 

Thank you to all of you who supported the Circle Team. 
We are already planning for next year and are looking for more Circle Team members.  If you have participated before, we invite you to swim, bike and run for the WGC next year.  If you are new to the Iron Girl, you will have plenty of company and support on our team. 

Please contact Megan Bruno (meganbru@gmail.com), Courtney Odum Duncan (courtneyoduncan@wesellmore.com) or Maura Dunnigan (dunnigan5@comcast.net ) if you are interested.
Ways to Support the WGC
Learn about more ways to Get Involved.
Of Interest...

The Power of the Purse!  A powerful article in the The New York Times Magazine special issue on Saving the World's Women.

Parenting Road Maps  Speaking engagements and workshops by founders Linda Perlman Gordon and Susan Morris Shaffer on the topics of twenty-somethings, adulthood and parenting.  

National Women's History Project is launching their special 30th anniversary "Writing Women Back into History" Campaign. 

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EDITOR:  Megan Bruno

WGC's eNews ... Women's Philanthropy at Work

This eNewsletter is an ongoing source of news and information on the Women's Giving Circle of Howard County (WGC) and on women's philanthropy news in general.   The WGC is a fund of The Columbia Foundation, Howard County's Community Foundation