3 Questions With Philanthropist Minah Woo for WGC's "Our Giving, Our Stories" Series in Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month

What moves you to give your time, talent, and financial resources? 

"I am moved to give because I have been given much. My family immigrated to the U.S. when I was 10 years old with just 8 bags we were allowed to bring on the airplane. I have been a beneficiary of those who helped me along the way. I could never pay them back, but I can pay it forward. I do what I can to make the world a better place at least for those lives I am fortunate to touch." 

What advice do you have for those interested in giving back? 

First, find your "WHY" - What brings you joy? What are you passionate about? What brings you a sense of accomplishment no matter how tired you may physically be? That is the cause worth your time and treasures. Second, look around and observe. Giving back does not need to be something grand. A small gesture of help or small monetary giving can make a big difference. Even if you may not have solved the world's problems, you helped change that person's world." - Minah Woo

Minah currently supports Howard Community College, The 3rd, and United Way of Central Maryland.​​

Learn more about the WGC's "Our Giving, Our Stories", WGC's ongoing series of giving profiles designed to celebrate women's philanthropy and amplify the voices of women and girls in Howard County.

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