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WGC Partnering with the Howard County Veterans Foundation on "Valiant Women" - September 7, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

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WGC is Honored to Sponsor the Showing of: "Valiant Women: The Extraordinary American Servicewomen Who Helped Win World War II"
September 7, 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Busboys and Poets, Columbia
Register Here


More than 350,000 American women served in uniform during World War II. And yet, the stories of these remarkable women remain unknown to most Americans. Lena Andrews helps set the record straight in her comprehensive, groundbreaking new book, VALIANT WOMEN: The Extraordinary American Servicewomen Who Helped Win World War II.  Join us for this unique opportunity to learn about their bravery and service. 

Panelists include: 
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Lena Andrews, author of Valiant Women | Edna W. Cummings, COL, U.S. Army (Ret) and 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Historian | Moderated by Tonya Aikens, President & CEO, Howard County Library System


WGC's Feminine Hygiene Product Drive - Ongoing Throughout 2023

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​The Women's Giving Circle of Howard County is hosting a year-long Feminine Hygiene product drive in 2023. We are focusing on this issue because it's a need that is easily and often overlooked. Did you know ...
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  • 29% of girls miss school due to lack of supplies needed.
  • 39% cannot provide period products for themselves.
  • Some are forced to use towels and plastic instead of proper supplies.

We are collecting donated products on a regular basis at all 6 Howard County Library Branches, Howard Community College, several local businesses, and soon we will partner with the Columbia Association. And, we are collecting funds to purchase products - all are distributed to the Community Action Council/Howard County Food bank, and Columbia Community Care to provide to women and girls in our community. Learn more and give here


WGC is Hosting the Philanos PowerUP! Baltimore 2023 National Conference!

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PowerUP! Baltimore 2023 National Conference
The Spark Igniting Collaboration

November 5-7, 2023
The Four Seasons Baltimore
REGISTER HERE

The Women's Giving Circle of Howard County is proud to Host next year's Philanos PowerUP! Baltimore National Conference! We are co-hosting with numerous giving circles and networks in our region, including our partners at Anne Arundel Women Giving Together, Baltimore Women's Giving Circle, DMV Collective Giving Network, Giving Together Montgomery County, Many Hands DC, Maryland Philanthropy Network, and the 
Women's Giving Circle of Harford County. We look forward to learning, sharing, networking and collaborating together as we support and catalyze the growth of the national women's collective giving movement - register today!

WGC’s events support our mission of creating a community of philanthropists and are designed for women around the issues we focus on through our membership and development. We bring women together to learn about issues impacting women and girls in our community, and pool our dollars to fund programs that address those issues so we can have a greater impact together than we might otherwise have alone.

The WGC hosts events that fall under four categories: 

  • Giving: We engage women, and at times their families, in opportunities to give to the community in a variety of ways.
  • Learning: We engage women in events to learn about philanthropy and the various issues and nonprofits that we fund.
  • Networking: We bring our members and others together to learn about the WGC and how to get involved, or further engaged in our work.
  • ​Celebrating: We bring our members and others together to celebrate women’s philanthropy and our collective giving.​
We look forward to getting together again in person as we can. Please follow WGC efforts through the WGC's eNewsletter and by following the WGC on social media to stay connected - Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also read the latest on what WGC is doing on our website, and specifically our blog. ​
​Photo, Audio and Video Notification

By participating in an event, effort or program of the Women's Giving Circle of Howard County, there will most likely be pictures taken and/or audio and video recording taking place. By attending you agree to be photographed, recorded, and filmed. And, you agree to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any photos, recording or filming of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose by the Women's Giving Circle of Howard County, including for use on websites, social media, news and promotion. 

WGC Events Through the Years
A snapshot of WGC-hosted events and WGC leadership at community events
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Do you have a photo to share from a WGC event? Send it to us! wgcexecutivedirector@wgchowardcounty.org

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2022 

2021 and Earlier

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"Women’s philanthropy shapes the future for women and girls through the power of collective giving​." - Barb Van Winkle, Immediate Past 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
Find us on Guidestar Here
​​​WGC is a proud member of several local, regional and national philanthropic organizations 
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  • About
    • WGC Mission, Vision, Values, Goals
    • WGC Advisory Board
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    • 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's 4 Distinct Ways to Give >
      • WGC Community Member >
        • WGC's 20th Anniversary
        • WGC In Her Honor >
          • In Honor and Memory of WGC Supporter Jackie Melonas
        • WGC Core Support
        • WGC Impact 2024
      • WGC Sponsor Member >
        • Thank You 2023 Sponsors!
        • Thank You 2022 Sponsors!
      • WGC Legacy Member
      • 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 Emergency Response Network
    • WGC Feminine Hygiene Product Drive
    • WGC Barb Van Winkle Leadership Fund
  • Grants
  • Events
  • News
    • WGC's State of Women and Girls in Howard County
    • WGC's Our Giving, Our Stories Series >
      • 2023-2021 OGOS Monthly Profiles
      • OGOS Nominations
      • 2023 OGOS Black Philanthropy Month
      • 2022 OGOS Black Philanthropy Month
      • 2021-2020 OGOS Black Philanthropy Month
    • WGC's 20 Years, 20 Stories >
      • #16 - Our Giving, Our Stories
      • #17 - State of Women and Girls in Howard County
      • #18 - Local Funding Partnerships
      • #19 - First Executive Director
      • #20 - Celebrating 20 Years of Impact!
    • WGC's 20 Years in Photos - A Snapshot
    • WGC's (S)hero Mosaic
  • Blog
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