Check out this great article in the latest Woman to Woman Magazine that profiles the Women's Giving Circle, The Columbia Foundation and our sister fund twentyfivefortyfive along with a number of women engaging in philanthropy in meaningful ways.

It's a terrific overview of the power and impact of women's gving in our county!

The 2011 Iron Girl Triathlon registration opens on November 1, 2010 and will fill up very quickly and The WGC is looking for participants for our 2011 Circle Team! 

There is an informational meeting for those interested in learning more about the WGC's Circle Team team on   Monday, October 25, 2010 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.  Please RSVP to Maura if you would like to attend.

 The WGC's Circle Team was created to support the Women's Giving Circle's efforts to fund programs that benefit women and girls and to inspire others to maintain an active, healthy lifestyle.  Since its inception in 2006, the WGC's Circle Team has grown tremendously. The WGC's Circle Team competes in various community races, with the Iron Girl Triathlon being its flagship event. 

Whether you are a seasoned athlete or just starting out, the WGC's Circle Team provides the support and encouragement need to succeed in these races.  We invite you to join this exciting and inspiring group and challenge yourself physically and philanthropically!
 

Inspired many friends, family, and community members to get up and active

Journey is a week-long residential leadership development program for middle school girls supported by the Women's Giving Circle of Howard County. This residential summer

Megan Bruno on behalf of her mother, Yolanda Bruno, Beverly White-Seals, Phyllis Madachy, Doris Hillian Ligon, Virgina Bates, and Caroline Sherman accepting on behalf of Sharon Bedke.

camp is for girls entering 8^th -9^th grade in the fall of 2010. Maryland Leadership Workshops,

2010 Journey Attendees

Inc. operates Journey, as it has since its inception.  Journey 2010 was June 27 - July 3rd at Washington College in Chestertown, MD .

This year the girls honored six local professional and civic leaders and philanthropists at an awards brunch. Honorees included Virginia Bates, Sharon Bedke, Yolanda Bruno, Doris Hillian Ligon, Phyllis Madachy, and Beverly White-Seals.

The women were presented individually designed awards to recognize each honoree's special attributes and accomplishments.  The 2010 campers developed the awards program as part of an intensive camp experience that included a confidence course, as well as workshops on self-awareness and decision making and other topics.   Thirty-three girls attended the Journey summer camp in 2010. Over 180 girls have completed the camp since its start in 2006. The signature program was founded and is financially supported by contributions from 850 donors to WGC.