WGC's Big Give 2025 Kick-Off!

Wow, what a night to kick off the WGC's Big Give 2025!

The WGC's Big Give 2025 is designed for women who want to learn more about grantmaking to women and girls in our community in a fast-paced, hands-on giving experience.

"We firmly believe that anyone can be a philanthropist, and that women’s philanthropy is shaping the future for women and girls through the power of collective giving​" said Melissa Curtin, WGC Big Give Chair. "WGC's Big Give 2025 is empowering women to support other women in our community now, and in the future."

The WGC's Big Give 2025 has 57 women who have pooled funds individually and as teams who will collectively grant a total of $25,000 to several nonprofits that support women and girls in Howard County. WGC Big Give members will meet again next week to hear from this year's finalists and determine final grant awards - and will be joined by WGC's "Break the Cycle" student interns who will give a WGC Mini Give grant award as well. 

WGC Big Give members like to give grants thoughtfully while celebrating our giving at the same time - check out the spirit wear among our Big Give teams! Two teams will be chosen to give two additional $500 grant awards based on their giving spirit - stay tuned!

"Giving circles are a movement, not a moment" said WGC Executive Director Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz. "We are more than donors—we are neighbors, advocates, and changemakers who are leveraging our voices and dollars to have a greater impact together than we might otherwise have alone though the power of collective giving." 

You can learn more about the WGC's Big Give 2025 here and view photos from tonight's kick-off below!