Young Women's Giving Circle (YWGC)

The Young Women's Giving Circle (YWGC) is sponsored by the Women's Giving Circle of Howard County.

Our group is composed of girls in 7th - 12th grade who share the same passion: helping women and girls in need. What does the YWGC do? We:

• Raise money. We raise money and make grants to nonprofits organizations in Howard County whose missions support the needs of women and girls.
• Meet regularly. We hold several fundraisers throughout the year, and have ongoing community service and volunteer activities.

• Provide grants. We have given grants to a variety of groups, including Girls on the Run of Central MD and HopeWorks.

The power of collective giving helping people in our very own community will be the focus of these philanthropic efforts with young ladies 7th through 12th grade. Join us to learn more!

Are you interested in joining the YWGC?  Here's several steps you can take:

• Follow the YWGC on Facebook and Instagram
• Fill out the YWGC INTEREST FORM here
• Contact YWGC Co-Chairs Lee Draminski and April Force Pardoe with any questions at: youth@wgchowardcounty.org

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Young Women’s Giving Circle to Focus Efforts on Providing Feminine Products to Women and Girls in Need​ - Can You Help?

The YWGC is collecting and providing feminine products to county residents in need - for our inaugural year philanthropic project.  

As part of our efforts, we are also collecting funds to help purchase these items. 

“We are so proud of these young philanthropists who are committing themselves to learn more about the community and raising money to fund programs that are meaningful to them” said Barb Van Winkle, WGC Advisory Board Chair.

If you are interested in assisting with this campaign, please contact us at youth@wgchowardcounty.org.  We look forward to the collective impact we will make together in Howard County, and specifically in the lives of hundreds of women and girls.  

Thank you for your interest in donating to our Feminine Hygiene Product Project!