 Friends,
As we gather during this week of Thanksgiving, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to you. Your generous support of the Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County has made a significant impact in our community, empowering countless women and families. We have been part of the Howard County community for over 22 years, and together, we have given over $1.2 million to our nonprofit partners. We have also built a $1.1 million endowment that will ensure there are funds to support women and girls in our community in perpetuity. This, is the power of our giving circle. Thank you for your commitment and generosity. We are making a greater difference together than we might otherwise make alone. We are grateful for you. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with joy and warmth. The Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County Advisory Board - Laura Bacon, Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz, Jennifer Bodensiek, Adora Brown, Alison Canning, Maxine Clark, Candace Dodson-Reed, Lee Draminski, Cheryl D. Gray, Kashonna Marrow, April Force Pardoe, Jade McClary, Barbara Peart, Lynne Schaefer, Nette’ Stokes, Barb Van Winkle, Beverly White-Seals
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 The Women's Giving Circle of Howard County is proud to amplify the voices and stories of women givers in our community through our regular series "Our Giving, Our Stories".
Inspiring philanthropic leadership and increasing giving by amplifying the voices of women and girls are among the goals of this effort and we are committed to advancing this important work in our community. This month we are profiling Mona Lawrence in Honor of National Veterans and Military Families Month. Read Mona's full profile here What advice do you have for those interested in giving back? "I believe that each day that I am fortunate enough to wake up, I must make it a Good Day! Every day is a new opportunity to do something different or to keep a great thing going. Generosity doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated, start with kindness and a smile!" Learn more about the WGC's "Our Giving, Our Stories" and nominate a woman today! We are always accepting the names of women throughout the year who may be profiled for their inspiring philanthropic leadership.  As we head into the season of gratitude, I want to thank the WGC community. I am grateful to our Advisory Board, our Executive Director, our past leadership, and all of you - our growing community of donors, grantees, partners, and all those who are making a bigger difference together than we might otherwise make alone through collective giving. Read the full November 2024 eNewsletter here. Many thanks to all those who joined us for WGC's "Sip, Sparkle & Support" Sponsor Thank You Happy Hour two weeks ago on the Community Foundation of Howard County's "WGC Porch". It was a beautiful night to celebrate and thank WGC sponsors. What does your sponsorship do? It funds the work of the WGC and supports our grantmaking to women and girls in our community. Thank you to those who have already committed to invest in the WGC throughout 2025! Read about the event, view photos, and learn more about sponsoring the WGC in 2025 here. On behalf of the WGC's Advisory Board I thank those who have voted, and those who are voting tomorrow to exercise our rights, as each vote is a powerful affirmation of our democracy and a step toward shaping the future we want to see. We strongly believe that voting isn’t a love letter - it’s a power move. As we head to the polls tomorrow, we celebrate the powerful impact of our voices and votes, especially as women. For us as philanthropists, every vote amplifies our voices and leverages our philanthropic investments, enabling us to drive change and champion the causes that matter most to our communities. We encourage all our donors to make your voices heard and participate in shaping a future that supports women and girls - a vision that we share together. This, is the power of a giving circle. Please contact WGC Executive Director Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz with any questions and to learn more about how to get involved. Jennifer Bodensiek WGC Advisory Board Chair [email protected] www.wgchowardcounty.org 
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"Women’s philanthropy shapes the future for women and girls through the power of collective giving." - Jennifer Bodensiek, Chair
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