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WGC eNewsletter - May 2020

5/29/2020

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May 2020
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WGC Donors and Friends,

We hope that you and your family are staying safe and healthy during this very challenging time for our country. 

As we continue to adjust to the new daily realities for ourselves and our families during the COVID-19 crisis, it is heartening to see our community come together and harness the power of philanthropy to support our friends and neighbors.

Every day the WGC is leveraging the things that make our giving circle an empowering way to give, and using our unique strengths to make a difference.

READ THE FULL ENEWSLETTER HERE


I thank you for your generosity in so many ways, and in particular those who have donated to the WGC to support our community during the COVID-19 crisis. We will continue to provide opportunities to give directly to our nonprofit and community partners through the WGC's Emergency Response Network and the WGC's COVID-19 Response Fund. 

We truly can have a greater impact together than we might otherwise have alone.

Stay strong, stay healthy!

Sincerely,

Barb Van Winkle
WGC Chair


If you have any questions about the Women's Giving Circle, our Emergency Response Network, or HoCoRespond.com, please contact WGC Executive Director, Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz at [email protected] or myself at [email protected].

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WGC is Proud to Support Annual Black Philanthropy Month

5/28/2020

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The WGC is proud to continue our support for Black Philanthropy Month 2020! 

Black Philanthropy Month (BPM), observed every August, is a global celebration and concerted campaign to elevate African-descent giving. 

The primary aims of BPM are informing, involving, inspiring and investing in Black philanthropic leadership to strengthen African-American and African-descent giving in all its forms, for the benefit of our planet, our communities, our organizations and our lives. 

"We are excited to continue our support of National Black Philanthropy Month" said Hina Naseem and Judy Smith, co-Chairs of WGC's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. "Informing, involving, inspiring and investing in Black philanthropic leadership are among the goals of this annual celebration and we are committed to advancing this important work in philanthropy, both in our community and across the country."


​Since it was established, BPM has reached roughly 17 million people and become an increasingly year-round, diasporic initiative that illuminates the ingenuity and transformative impact of generosity in Black communities. 

"The Women's Giving Circle of Howard County is among the first giving circles to support Black Philanthropy Month by becoming a sponsor" said BPM Co-Architect Valaida Fullwood, who founded a giving circle in North Carolina. "The WGC's continued support as a BPM Sponsor is helping to lead the way nationally for giving circles to promote and invest in black philanthropic leadership during August and year-round."


Expanding and evolving each year, Black Philanthropy Month is characterized by a wave of high-impact events, media stories, proclamations and service projects online and in communities throughout August, with local and global dimensions.

"We are very proud to continue our support for Black Philanthropy Month" said Barb Van Winkle, Chair of the Women's Giving Circle. "We look forward to promoting BPM's important work and participating in a variety of ways."


Stay tuned for more information about Black Philanthropy Month, and how the WGC will continue to participate!

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WGC's Emergency Response Network Raised $1,000 to Help a Woman in Need in our Community - Thank You!

5/21/2020

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The Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County received a request to help with an immediate need in the community through our Emergency Response Network (ERN).

Our partners at Bridges to Housing Stability  requested $1,000 to help a woman in need.

And in minutes, our network of women philanthropists responded and we not only met, but exceeded our goal. Thank you!

Here's the story of the woman we helped today:

A woman and her husband moved to the United States nearly 20 years ago, encouraged by her family in Mexico, to seek a brighter future for themselves. Over the next ten years, they had two children and stayed employed at landscaping and restaurant jobs despite not having legal status. Unfortunately, her husband was caught and deported in 2014. The woman considered moving back to Mexico, but she realized that her children have much better opportunities in the United States and have lived here in Howard County all of their lives. The children are now teens, and this is their home. She decided to stay and support the kids on her own.

As she describes it, “I’ve tried to be a good person and raise good kids. It’s a much better life for them here. All I’ve been doing is working, working, and working. My goal has been to provide everything for my kids. ” They live in a one bedroom apartment and have been good tenants for many years.

Six weeks ago, this woman was laid off from her job at the Howard County restaurant where she had worked for 13 years. As an undocumented immigrant, she cannot apply for unemployment benefits. She is eager to work again but has to be cautious about approaching employers because of her status. She has been working odd jobs for cash – driving, cleaning, and anything else she can find – but could use some support paying her rent until she can find a full-time job. 

​She used her savings and what she could put together to pay her rent in full for March, and half of April. Now with May’s rent due, she owes $1,800, but believes she can come up with $800. Rental assistance funds are still very tight in the County, and due to her status she is not eligible for many programs.

This woman is a role model of determination. She says, “I’ve had to deal with a lot of things. I try to take the best out of any situation that comes my way. Bad times show you what you can handle and what you’re capable of ... I’m trying my best.”
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Bridges to Housing Stability is working with this woman and helping with some funds for food and basic necessities, including hygiene products. Rent assistance will help her get caught up, and she will work to increase her various jobs in the coming weeks until she can return to work as restrictions are lifted. She is sure her previous employer will rehire her as she has been a loyal, hardworking employee for over a decade.

On behalf of our partners at Bridges to Housing Stability, we thank you for donating to help this woman with $1,000 in rental assistance.

Thank you!

Barb Van Winkle, Chair
Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz, Executive Director
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Having a Bigger Impact Together, Than We Might Otherwise Have Alone - WGC's Latest Blog for Her Mind Magazine

5/21/2020

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May 21, 2020 

Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz, Executive Director of the Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County


For Her Mind Magazine

In March 2020 the Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County received an emergency request from our partners at the Community Action Council (CAC) for $5,000 to help Head Start families in need due to the COVID-19 crisis. Thanks to the generosity of so many women in our community, we raised significantly more than the $5,000 originally requested through our Emergency Response Network and provided CAC with $20,000 in emergency COVID-19 funding.

Women understand the value in collective giving, and having more of an impact together than we might otherwise have alone through our Emergency Response Network.

“Once again, the women of our community have risen together to lead and offer real and in the moment solutions to a challenge faced by many of Howard County residents” said Bita Dayhoff, president of the Community Action Council, which runs the Howard County Food Bank. “The significant financial support from the Women’s Giving Circle laid the ground for us to establish Pop-Up pantries which have become a sustained source of food to thousands Howard County residents.”

The Community Action Council has seen a significant increase in demand for their services, with over 50% of those seeking assistance from the Food Bank being new clients. Over the last six weeks the CAC has served more than 12,000 individuals through regular Food Bank services and Pop-ups pantries in a number of communities, and they have delivered food to many families in need.

The WGC’s Emergency Response Network was created over 15 years ago and is typically utilized for donations up to $1,000 to help an individual in need through our nonprofit partners. However, to address the escalating coronavirus public health crisis, we recently extended the scope of the ERN for a period of time to assist broader needs and more people in our community. And, we’ve partnered with the Community Foundation of Howard County, Horizon Foundation, and United Way of Central Maryland to create HoCoRespond.com, which has given over $400,000 to Howard County nonprofits in emergency COVID-19 funding to date, including the Community Action Council.

“We are proud to be part of a community that is stepping up to support our friends and neighbors during this global pandemic” said Barb Van Winkle, chair of the Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County. “We are utilizing our unique strengths as a giving circle to make a bigger difference together through the Emergency Response Network than we might otherwise make alone.”
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Those wanting to learn more about the WGC’s Emergency Response Network, or support the Community Action Council can find more information at:  www.womensgivingcircle.org

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WGC's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee Hosts Virtual Meet & Greet

5/8/2020

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The WGC's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee had a great Virtual Meet & Greet this week!
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DEI Committee Co-Chair, Hina Naseem remarked: "The WDC DEI Committee held its initial meeting to lay out committee goals and objectives. These wonderful women shared their insight and expertise to pave the way towards effective and necessary change. With momentum in place, co-chair Judy Smith and I, along with the WGC Advisory Board, are eager to work with this panel of women who bring experience, positivity and enthusiasm to make a lasting difference in the ever-changing landscape that is Howard County."

Thanks to all those who attended our Meet & Greet! We are looking forward to continuing our work with so much experience and wisdom helping to guide our efforts.
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Give a Gift to the WGC this Mother's Day, "In Her Honor"

5/8/2020

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Looking for a gift this Mother's Day? 

Consider giving a gift to the Women's Giving Circle of Howard County, "In Her Honor".

Giving a gift that supports women and girls is a way to celebrate and honor the women and girls in your life and/or memorialize a lost loved one while making a lasting impact for women and girls in Howard County for the future.

We will inform those you wish to honor by email. And, we will announce your gift unless you ask us not to on our website and in our monthly eNewsletter.

Thank you for considering a gift to the WGC this Mother's Day, In Her Honor.

​Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers!
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Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County Provides $20,000 in Emergency Funding to the Community Action Council’s Food Bank

5/7/2020

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The Scope of the WGC’s Emergency Response Network Has Been Extended to Address COVID-19 Needs
 
In March 2020 the Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County received a request from our partners at the Community Action Council (CAC) for $5,000 to help Head Start families in need through the Food Bank. Thanks to the generosity of many donors, we raised significantly more than the $5,000 we originally requested, and have provided $20,000 in emergency COVID-19 funding to date to CAC.
 
“Once again, the women of our community have risen together to lead and offer real and in the moment solutions to a challenge faced by many of Howard County residents” said Bita Dayhoff, president of the Community Action Council, which runs the Howard County Food Bank. “The significant financial support from the WGC laid the ground for CAC to establish Pop-Up pantries which have become a sustained source of food to thousands Howard County residents.”
 
The Community Action Council has seen a significant increase in demand for their services, with over 50% of those seeking assistance from the Food Bank being new clients. Over the last six weeks the CAC has served more than 12,000 individuals through regular Food Bank services and Pop-ups pantries in a number of communities, and they have delivered food to many families in need.
 
“We have seen the sheer vulnerability of our community in the face of a major crisis … the need is wide and deep, and it touches at least one out of four of our Howard County who are in need of support in one way or another to be able to meet their most basic needs of food, shelter, energy and access to quality Early Childhood Education programming such as Head Start” said Dayhoff. “Over the past six weeks, CAC, in partnership with many other organizations, has served more than 12,000 individuals with food assistance.” 
 
The partnership between CAC and the community is important, as evidenced by one of many comments they have received: “You all are wonderful … going to a Food Bank can be a difficult trip for some families, but all of you make it an easy and kind experience. It’s a giving and generous atmosphere and that’s the best.”
 
There are thousands of others who are served by the school system, the faith community, the newly formed advocacy groups, and many others who do not measure or report on their good deeds.
 
“We are proud to be part of a community that is stepping up to support our friends and neighbors during this global pandemic” said Barb Van Winkle, chair of the Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County. “We are utilizing our unique strengths as a giving circle to make a bigger difference together than we might otherwise make alone.”
 
The WGC's Emergency Response Network was created over 15 years ago and is typically utilized for donations up to $1,000 to help an individual in need through our nonprofit partners. However, to address the escalating coronavirus public health crisis, we recently extended the scope of the ERN for a period of time to assist broader needs and more people in our community.

Additionally, the WGC's Young Women's Giving Circle has sent a $750 check and dropped off products for women and girls as part of their recent Feminine Product Drive. 

“In order to do the most good during this unprecedented coronavirus public health crisis, we are leaving our Emergency Response Network request for the Community Action Council open” said Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz, WGC Executive Director. “We appreciate the strong support from our community and will continue to send all donations directly to our partners at the CAC to address continuing food security issues in our community.”


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#TogetherWeGive Embodied by Wilde Lake High School Student Hannah Treger

5/7/2020

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This is what #TogetherWeGive is all about.

Hannah Treger, a Senior at Wilde Lake High School (and going to University of Maryland, congratulations!) has a small business called @BoardsByHannah, making collage boards for rooms, dorms, and offices.

Hannah wanted to do something on #GivingTuesdayNow with proceeds from her business, so she donated to the Women's Giving Circle of Howard County's Emergency Response Network request supporting Columbia Community Care.

​As Hannah said on her business page "I encourage everyone during this time, if you are healthy, and able, and want to help, to get involved."


You are an inspiration Hannah - thank you! #BetheGood

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WGC Delivers Food and Basic Needs Items to our Partners at Columbia Community Care

5/5/2020

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Today is #GivingTuesday - a global day of giving and unity - and Women's Giving Circle of Howard County Chair Barb Van Winkle and Executive Director Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz just delivered a big SUV jam-packed with $3,000+ worth of food and diapers to our partners at Columbia Community Care.

​In the last month we’ve been able to deliver over $5,500 worth of supplies to support our friends and neighbors through CCC. Many thanks to so many of you who continue to give to the WGC to support our amazing nonprofit and community partners with emergency 
#COVID19 needs. #TogetherWeGive #GivingTuesdayNow

In the last month we’ve been able to deliver over $5,500 worth of supplies to support our friends and neighbors through CCC because of the collective giving of so many.

Not all acts of giving involve money - thanks to everyone who continues to give in so many ways to support our community.
#TogetherWeGive ​
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HoCoRespond Awards over $400,000 the Last Two Weeks to Howard County Nonprofits

5/5/2020

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Howard County Funders Announce $202,500
in COVID-19 Emergency Grants on #GivingTuesdayNow

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The Women's Giving Circle of Howard County, Community Foundation of Howard County, Horizon Foundation,  and United Way of Central Maryland today announced $202,500 in emergency grants to 20 Howard County nonprofits addressing COVID-19 needs.

The collaborative effort that began in March, called HoCoRespond, has now awarded a total of $407,500 in the last two weeks to 32 nonprofits meeting food security, housing, childcare and healthcare needs.
 
“The full scope of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is yet to be seen, but it will be detrimental to many of our residents and communities," said County Executive Calvin Ball. "We are very thankful for the work of the HoCoFunders and encourage all Howard County residents and businesses to support these efforts.”
 
The grant announcement comes on #GivingTuesdayNow, a new global day of giving and unity taking place on May 5, 2020 as an emergency response to the unprecedented community issues caused by COVID-19.
 
The $202,500 in COVID-19 emergency grants will go to the following organizations serving Howard County:

  • American Red Cross Greater Chesapeake Region: $10,000 to support disaster-related efforts.
  • Asian American Healthcare Center Inc.: $10,000 to support healthcare-related efforts for uninsured and/or low-income Asian residents.
  • Bridges to Housing Stability Inc.: $5,000 to provide basic supplies, food and emergency financial assistance to households destabilized by COVID-19.
  • Bridgeway Community Church: $5,000 to support the Bridgeway Community Cupboard emergency food distribution efforts.
  • Center for Children, Inc.: $18,000 to provide telehealth services to 122 poverty-level families enrolled in its Care Coordination Program.
  • FISH of Howard County, Inc.: $5,000 to address food, financial assistance and other needs.
  • Fuel Fund of Maryland: $5,000 to provide utility assistance to vulnerable households.
  • Howard Hospital Foundation: $15,000 to provide staff and vulnerable discharged patients with essential food items, paper products and prepared meals.
  • Indian Cultural Association of Howard County: $15,000 to support the Lentil Pop-Up food pantry and prescription assistance.
  • Korean Community Service Center of Greater Washington: $5,000 to meet food needs by providing culturally sensitive food options for low- and moderate-income Korean and Chinese residents.
  • Laurel Advocacy & Referral Services, Inc.: $10,000 for emergency assistance and supplies for Laurel-area residents.
  • National Family Resiliency Center: $5,000 to provide free or low-cost mental health services for clients in crisis due to job loss or furlough.
  • Open Doors Food Pantry at Mount Zion United Methodist Church: $7,500 to support emergency food distribution efforts.
  • The Arc of Howard County, Inc.: $25,000 to purchase equipment and supplies to provide support services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • The Salvation Army: $10,000 to provide emergency assistance, food and supplies.
  • Wilde Lake High School Parent Teacher Student Association: $22,000 to support the purchase of food and essential supplies for the Wilde Lake High School Teen Parenting program, Homewood School Food Pantry and the efforts of Columbia Community Care.
  • Winter Growth, Inc.: $15,000 to provide supplies and emergency support for seniors in the assisted living and adult daycare program.
  • Y in Central Maryland: $15,000 to support food distribution events in partnership with Ridgley’s Run Community Center.
“We are pleased to continue to work with our great partners and members of the community to address Howard County’s COVID-19 emergency needs,” said Franklyn Baker, president and CEO of United Way of Central Maryland. “We are proud that our collective grantmaking is working to advance equity by focusing on cultural, racial, ethnic, geographic and ability diversity in the organizations we are funding.”
 
The Howard County Health Department reported 1,008 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Howard County as of Tuesday, May 5 and 28 people have died. The number of cases is projected to continue to rise, putting great strain on frontline nonprofits and health services across the county.
 
“Unfortunately, COVID-19 will continue to hurt our communities for weeks and months to come,” said Nikki Highsmith Vernick, president and CEO of the Horizon Foundation. “We grieve for those affected by COVID-19, and we will continue to help bring our Howard County community together to provide emergency and ongoing support to those in need.”
 
The HoCoRespond philanthropies are continuing to coordinate fundraising to provide critical resources to nonprofits in Howard County, and hope to undertake a third round of funding in the near future.
 
“This collective funding effort is available because of the many donors who have generously invested in HoCoRespond,” said Beverly White-Seals, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Howard County. “We are in an unprecedented crisis, but we are so gratified at how the community has come together to take care of one another.”

Those looking to help can donate to the following COVID-19 emergency funds:

  • The Community Foundation of Howard County has its Howard County Community Relief Fund to address ongoing emergencies in Howard County. Members of the community and fund holders at the foundation are invited to donate.
 
  • The United Way of Central Maryland has established the COVID-19 Community Fund for Central Maryland to support the community, and in particular, support those who operate on the frontlines of providing help and resources to those in need. Community members are invited to donate.
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  • The Women's Giving Circle of Howard County has established the WGC COVID-19 Fund  to address unprecedented COVID-19 community needs. WGC donors and members of the community are invited to donate.
 
“On this global day of giving in response to COVID-19 emergency needs, we are proud to be part of a community that is stepping up to support our friends and neighbors,” said Barb Van Winkle, chair of the Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County. “We are utilizing our unique strengths on #GivingTuesdayNow to make a bigger difference together than we might otherwise make alone.”
 
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Together, we are the Women's Giving Circle ... and together, we give. #GivingTuesdayNow

5/5/2020

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Friends,

We hope that you are staying safe and healthy during this very challenging time for our country. We are truly in unprecedented times. Our hearts go out to all those impacted by COVID-19. 

As we continue to adjust to the new daily realities for ourselves and our families during this public health crisis, it is heartening to see our community come together to harness the power of philanthropy to make a difference in our community.

Today, we are inviting you to join with us in #GivingTuesdayNow - a new global day of giving and unity that is as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.

Together, we are the Women's Giving Circle of Howard County.

And together, we give ... by leveraging the things that make the Women's Giving Circle an empowering way to give and using our unique strengths to make a difference.  


Here's how you can continue to support our community today:

1. We have established the WGC COVID-19 Fund where donors can double the impact of your gifts through the generosity of Cyndi and Ron Gula, who are matching donations dollar for dollar up to $25,000 to address unprecedented COVID-19 community needs. These donations will go directly to support our Howard County nonprofit and community partners through our HoCoRespond funding partnership with the Community Foundation of Howard County, United Way of Central Maryland and Horizon Foundation. Our HoCoRespond partnership has given $205,000 to our nonprofits partners to date, and will announce another round of funding today. Your support is critical, thank you.

2. You can support the recent WGC Emergency Response Network requests we've sent:


  • You can continue to give to the Community Action Council here
  • You can continue to support Columbia Community Care here
  • You can continue to give to the Teen Parenting Program here

The Women's Giving Circle of Howard County has given over $28,000 to nonprofit and community partners on the frontline of responding to the COVID-19 urgent health and economic needs of disproportionately impacted communities in Howard County in the last eight weeks, and the need remains great. 

3. You can support all of our Emergency Response Network partners by donating to the WGC Emergency Response Network COVID-19 Showcase Fund that will be split among each WGC ERN nonprofit partner and sent directly to them. We are proud to directly support our ERN partners.

There are many ways to help. Together, we give. 

​Thank you.

Barb Van Winkle, WGC Chair
Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz, WGC Executive Director
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