Building a community of philanthropists and creating a permanent legacy to address the needs of women and girls in Howard County Generations of Change: Moving Forward Together

WomenAdvisory Board Committee Members DonorsFuture LeadersPhilanthropistsVolunteersMentorsSponsors Women's philanthropy at work.... womensgivingcircle.org Who We Are…

Diana Bailey Kathy Barnett Alison Curry Bita Dayhoff Penny Friedberg Cindy Hankin Trent Kittleman Barbara Nicklas Barbara Peart Joan Webb Scornaienchi Isabelle Staines Sabina Taj Kira Westbrook Barb Van Winkle Women's philanthropy at work.... womensgivingcircle.org 2012 Advisory Board Caroline Sherman, Chair Megan Bruno, Vice-Chair Carole MacPhee, Treasurer Cynthia Taliano, Immediate Past Chair

Grants Joan Webb Scornaienchi, Co-Chair Caroline Sherman, Co-Chair Donor Development Megan Bruno, Chair Communications Barbara Nicklas, Chair Leadership Cindy Hankin, Chair Youth Development Kathy Barnett, Chair Women's philanthropy at work.... womensgivingcircle.org 2012 Committee Chairs

Women's philanthropy at work.... womensgivingcircle.org 2012 Sponsors xoxoxoxoxoxo

Women's philanthropy at work.... womensgivingcircle.org What We Do… Grants and Scholarships Emergency Response Network Journey Camp for Girls Circle Team Young Women’s Giving Circle Special Events and Fundraisers “Girl Power” STEM Career Expo

2012 Grantees Bridges to Housing Stability Domestic Violence Center of Howard County Family & Children Services of Central MD FIRN, Inc. Girls on the Run of Howard County, Inc. Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center, Inc. Howard Community College Educational Foundation Leadership Howard County, Inc. for Leadership U Community Action Council of Howard County The Arc of Howard County, Inc. Maryland Leadership Workshop Women's philanthropy at work.... womensgivingcircle.org Grants and Scholarships Since 2002, over $225,000 has been awarded in community grants and scholarship funds

The Emergency Response Network was created in 2003 to quickly respond to urgent requests from local nonprofit organizations seeking financial aid for women and girls in crisis situations. To date, 67 women and their families have received over $40,000 in emergency assistance. Women's philanthropy at work.... womensgivingcircle.org Emergency Response Network “…[The WGC's Response Network] provided pledges for the entire amount of my first month's rent days later - it was a miracle. I moved into my place and my children are the happiest we’ve ever been. Thank you again and I hope to be in a position where I can help someone else just as myself in the near future!"

Women's philanthropy at work.... womensgivingcircle.org Journey Camp for Girls In partnership with the Maryland Leadership Council, WGC sponsors rising 8th and 9th grade girls to attend this overnight camp focused on leadership, empowerment, self-awareness and decision-making skills.

Women's philanthropy at work.... womensgivingcircle.org Circle Team In 2011, 70 women participated in team training for the 2011 Columbia Iron Girl Triathlon, raising more than $35,000 for WGC. Circle Team combines personal achievement, fitness training, giving, friendship, and fun!

Women's philanthropy at work.... womensgivingcircle.org Young Women’s Giving Circle In 2010, a group of high school-aged girls formed the Young Women’s Giving Circle, with the goal of learning about leadership, philanthropy, fundraising and community service. In 2011, in their inaugural year of fundraising, they awarded their first grant for $601 to Girls on the Run of Howard County.

Women's philanthropy at work.... womensgivingcircle.org Special Events and Fundraisers Annual Meetings Educational Speaker Series Film Presentations Book Signings Mother/Daughter Special Gatherings Good Ole Fashioned Bake Sales Happy Hours Wine Tastings …much, much more

Women's philanthropy at work.... womensgivingcircle.org “Girl Power” STEM Career Expo A free introduction to careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for middle and high school girls. Held in partnership with The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) and Math Engineering Science Achievement (MESA), this annual event attracts over 500 girls and their parents.

Expand Philanthropy And Increase Giving By Local Women Continue To Build A Permanent Endowment Fund Increase Career And Life Skills Of Women And Girls Encourage The Healthy Development And Personal Authority Of Young Girls Sustain The WGC For Future Generations Women's philanthropy at work.... womensgivingcircle.org Why We Do It…

ANNUAL MEETING EVENT COMMITTEE Kathy Barnett, Chair Jeanine Baumgardner Megan Bruno Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz Missy Burke Beth Harbinson PJ Glennon Kristin Metz Mentz Barbara Peart IN KIND SPONSOR Outerbody Media EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER Emma Ebeling Women's philanthropy at work.... womensgivingcircle.org Thank You