At the October WGC Luncheon, Sharon Riser, Director, The  Temple A Paul Mitchell Partner School presented two Beauty Education Scholarships in collaboration with the Women's Giving Circle.

Give Back to Get Back Scholarships provides financial assistance to full-time or part-time students, who are Maryland residents, and are enrolled within health or human services programs in Frederick County. This scholarship supports the Frederick County community by providing the opportunity to be a part of the amazing beauty industry just as the Women's Giving Circle supports the community. The value of each scholarship is $16,350.00 

 Jamila Pierce was the first recipient and was recommended by her sponsor Linda Ryan with Hope Alive. Currently , Jamila is a participant in Hope Alive program and has always dreamed of owning her own salon.

She has joined the recent October Full-Time Class at the Temple a Paul Mitchell Partner School. She is a single mother and wishes to be a role model for her children, and hopes this education opportunity takes her to her dreams.

Issi Bowins, was the second recipient and was recommend by her sponsor Ann  Ryan, with Project Alive with the Frederick County Housing Authority. As a Single mother she dreams to work with her Aunt that owns a salon and wishes to learn how to carry on especially since she has a ten year old daughter that also wants to be a hairstylist. She shared that the only thing barrier standing in her way was a financial barrier, with this scholarship opportunity she will be able to follow her dreams.

The 23rd Women's Distance Festival donated the proceeds of their annual event for the 3rd year in a row to The Women's Giving Circle.  The $8,800 will be used to supports programs that improve the lives of women in need through the Women's Giving Circle grants process. 

 Front row left to right: Leslie Nuse, Vicki Lee, Peggy Waxter-Chair, Karlys Kline, Joan McGrath, Rona Mensah.  Back row:  Kim Hessong, Lisa Hickman, Marti Kachman, Luanne Houck, Julie Miller.  Other committee members not present for the photo are Anne Light, Jenny Marino, Maria Rubeling, Mimi McLaughlin, Robin McConaughey, Angie Forrest & Christy Koontz.