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Start 2026 with Purpose: With the WGC & The Power of We
Take a Look! WGC's January 2026 eNewsletter
Join Us! WGC's March 4, 2026 Annual Celebration & Pink Party
GIVE
ENGAGE
CONNECT

OUR MISSION

The Women’s Giving Circle is building a community of philanthropists 
​to address the needs of women and girls in Howard County.
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OUR IMPACT

We have been part of the Howard County community for 24 years, have given $1.3 M+ to our nonprofit partners through 300+ grants. We have a $1.2 M endowment from 1,800+ donors that will ensure that there are funds to support women and girls in our community in perpetuity. In 2026 we'll give up to $100K.

OUR GIVING CIRCLE

The WGC is a giving circle - a collective giving effort where we are pooling our dollars so we can have a greater impact together than we might otherwise have alone. We are proud to be among the thousands of giving circles across the country that have given millions of dollars to have an impact on a wide variety of issues. Here are 10 ways you can give to the WGC.



SUPPORTING WOMEN AND GIRLS IN OUR COMMUNITY, TOGETHER!

In this critical moment for our democracy, the Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County stands strong in our values and belief in the power of community. We are committed to supporting our nonprofit partners and working together for a more just, equitable, and hopeful future for all.

- Candace Dodson Reed, WGC Chair


​"I hope our efforts remain inspiring for you as much as they are all of us – it fuels us to continue working together to support women and girls in our community in 2026. Perhaps, it’s needed now more than ever."

CONTACT US​

Women's Giving Circle of Howard County

The WGC is a fund of the
​Community Foundation of Howard County

6680 Martin Road
Columbia, MD 21044
410.730.7840    
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www.womensgivingcircle.org
2026 WGC Leadership
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Our 2026 Advisory Board members are philanthropists, leaders, community builders, advocates, and communicators—and a resource for our donors and nonprofit partners working to improve the lives of women and girls in Howard County. We look forward to being in touch.

​Candace Dodson Reed, WGC Chair
​[email protected]

Kashonna Marrow, WGC Vice Chair
[email protected]
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"Women’s philanthropy shapes the future for women and girls through the power of collective giving​." - Candace Dodson Reed, Chair
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WGC is proud to be a fund of the
​Community Foundation of Howard County - cfhoco.org

EIN Number: 52-0937644
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  • About
    • WGC Mission, Vision, Values, Goals
    • WGC Advisory Board
    • WGC Committees
    • WGC 2023-2026 Strategic Plan
    • WGC Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
    • WGC is a Fund of the Community Foundation of Howard County
    • WGC - 20 Years at a Glance
    • WGC Herstory
    • WGC - Get Involved
  • Give
    • WGC General Donation
    • WGC Events
    • WGC's Emergency Response Network
    • WGC's "Break the Cycle" Period Product Drive
    • WGC's Young Women's Giving Circle
    • WGC Sponsor >
      • Thank You 2026 Sponsors!
      • Thank You 2025 Sponsors!
      • Thank You 2024 Sponsors!
      • Thank You 2023 Sponsors!
      • Thank You 2022 Sponsors!
    • WGC Big Give Member >
      • WGC Big Give $1,200 Individual Donation
      • WGC Big Give $1,200 Team Donation
      • WGC Big Give Process and Grantmaking Guidelines
    • WGC's Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz Women's Philanthropy Award
    • WGC In Her Honor
    • WGC Legacy Member
    • WGC's Barb Van Winkle Leadership Fund
  • Grants
  • Events
  • News
    • WGC's State of Women and Girls in Howard County
    • WGC's "Elevating to Evolve" Report
    • WGC's Our Giving, Our Stories Series >
      • Monthly OGOS Profiles
      • Black Philanthropy Month OGOS Profiles
      • OGOS Nominations
    • WGC's 20 Years, 20 Stories
    • WGC's (S)hero Mosaic
  • Blog
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