3 Questions With ... Philanthropist, Mamie Johns Perkins - "Our Giving, Our Stories!" - 8/148/14/2021 What advice do you have for those interested in giving back? "My advice to those looking to give back is always the same. First figure out what truly fuels your soul and then try to leave a place better than you found it." Mamie supports numerous organizations, including: Howard Community College Foundation Leadership Mentor for AACPS St. Johns Baptist Church Youth Ministry Learn more about the WGC's "Our Giving, Our Stories!" Daily Profile Series celebrating Black Philanthropy Month every day in August 2021. #givingcircles #collectivegiving #WGCBPM2021 #BPM2021 Double click the profile to read it as a PDF - enjoy!
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What advice do you have for those interested in giving back? "I give because I want to see our communities thrive in mind, body, and spirit ... never stop uplifting humanity." Denée supports the following organizations: Women's Giving Circle of Howard County Howard County Arts Council Howard County Historical Society Learn more about the WGC's "Our Giving, Our Stories!" Daily Profile Series celebrating Black Philanthropy Month every day in August 2021. #givingcircles #collectivegiving #WGCBPM2021 #BPM2021 Double click the profile to read it as a PDF - enjoy! 3 Questions With ... Philanthropist, Jocelyn Whitfield - "Our Giving, Our Stories!" - 8/128/12/2021 What advice do you have for those interested in giving back? "Find out what you are most passionate about and then not counting the cost; remembering this one thing that “you are impacting someone’s life for the greater good” and at the same enabling them to give back as well. You are not really living until you have given to better the lives of others." In addition to the Women's Giving Circle, Jocelyn supports numerous organizations, including: Changing Destinations SEWA International COVID United Way of Central Maryland Learn more about the WGC's "Our Giving, Our Stories!" Daily Profile Series celebrating Black Philanthropy Month every day in August 2021. #givingcircles #collectivegiving #WGCBPM2021 #BPM2021 Double click the profile to read it as a PDF - enjoy! What advice do you have for those interested in giving back? "Giving back is a privilege to exercise generously ... ... I am moved to give my time, talent and financial resources as a way to pay it forward. I reflect on the village of people who offer(ed) all of the above in varied measure to my life. I am responsible and privileged to do the same. Gratitude moves me, daily." Lisa supports numerous organizations, including: Horizon Foundation GirlTrek Black Girls Rock Learn more about the WGC's "Our Giving, Our Stories!" Daily Profile Series celebrating Black Philanthropy Month every day in August 2021. #givingcircles #collectivegiving #WGCBPM2021 #BPM2021 Double click the profile to read it as a PDF - enjoy! What advice do you have for those interested in giving back? "My advice for those who are interested in giving back is to start now. It takes a special person who has a high level of commitment, dedication, and willingness to believe in the mission of the organization. You must enjoy the work you provide to the community. If you are not having fun doing it, then it's not the right fit." Wanda supports numerous organizations, including: Columbia (MD) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The Columbia (MD) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated Learn more about the WGC's "Our Giving, Our Stories!" Daily Profile Series celebrating Black Philanthropy Month every day in August 2021. #givingcircles #collectivegiving #WGCBPM2021 #BPM2021 Double click the profile to read it as a PDF - enjoy! 3 Questions With ... Philanthropist, Jade McDuffie McClary, Esq. - "Our Giving, Our Stories!" - 8/98/9/2021 What advice do you have for those interested in giving back? "Do not underestimate the value of your time or collective giving. Sometimes that one hour of service or $20 you gave could really make a difference to someone." Jade supports numerous organizations, including: Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland University of Maryland School of Law Student Scholarships and Development Learn more about the WGC's "Our Giving, Our Stories!" Daily Profile Series celebrating Black Philanthropy Month every day in August 2021. #givingcircles #collectivegiving #WGCBPM2021 #BPM2021 Double click the profile to read it as a PDF - enjoy! What advice do you have for those interested in giving back? "There’s no right way or right time to give. No gift is too small and it’s never too late to start! The gifts of your time, talent are financial resources may elevate a cause or offer something to another they would not be able to obtain otherwise. Giving is contagious and the more often you give, you always take away the feeling of wanting to do more." Veronica supports numerous organizations, including: Mental health initiatives, and she is a regular donor to March of Dimes and Susan G. Komen. She is also a consistent supporter of her undergraduate institutions Alumni Association, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and The Links Incorporated. Learn more about the WGC's "Our Giving, Our Stories!" Daily Profile Series celebrating Black Philanthropy Month every day in August 2021. #givingcircles #collectivegiving #WGCBPM2021 #BPM2021 Double click the profile to read it as a PDF - enjoy! WGC's 2022 "Our Giving, Our Stories" Series in Celebration of Black Philanthropy Month The Women's Giving Circle of Howard County is proud to continue our support for Black Philanthropy Month (BPM), observed every August! The primary aims of BPM are informing, involving, inspiring and investing in Black philanthropic leadership to strengthen African-American and African-descent giving in all its forms, for the benefit of our planet, our communities, our organizations and our lives. One way WGC is doing this is through WGC's "Our Giving, Our Stories!" Daily Profile Series each August. Each day this month we are sharing daily profiles of incredible women in our community who are giving in so many ways - in celebration of Black Philanthropy Month. Today, we elevate the voice and story of philanthropist, Dr. Angela L. Williams. What moves you to give your time, talent and financial resources? As a change agent and champion for underrepresented populations, extending my time, talent and financial resources in their enrichment, particularly women and children has been one of my soul's highest rewards. It rose out of my humble beginnings as a youth aging out of the foster care system. As Gandhiji stated, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Service is my humble opportunity to pay it forward. When did you start giving to issues that are important to you? While in high school, I had the fortune to participate in the Urban League of San Diego County Youth Leadership Program, and the YMCA which emphasized a passion for community volunteerism. As a young lady, striving to defeat doubt, uncertainty and fear; helping individuals became my catalyst for transformation of self and others. Collaborating on community service continued while in college as a member of the Student Government Association. And has since become one of my life’s missions. What advice do you have for those interested in giving back? With numerous ways to give back, it's important for one to find their niche, concentrate on the issues they truly care for and be strategic, thus making the most of contributions. Consider “giving back” also as an opportunity to learn and step outside of one’s normal comfort zones, which will positively impact perspective. What efforts are particularly important to you?
We were so honored to support this big event held by our partners at JustLiving Advocacy, Inc. to assist kids and families headed back to school. We gave a $1,000 grant, invited our members to support the effort directly, and we volunteered at the event.
WGC Chair Barb Van Winkle and WGC Events Committee Chair Mary Thompson represented the WGC and all our members at this great event. Big thanks to WGC Advisory Board Member and founder of JustLiving Advocacy, Nette' Stokes and the entire JustLiving Advocacy team for all that they do for our community! 3 Questions With ... Philanthropist, Juliet Nicole Gilliam - "Our Giving, Our Stories!" - 8/78/7/2021 What advice do you have for those interested in giving back? "Embrace a vision, trust your instincts, and listen carefully for how your actions can make the greatest impact on the causes you wish to elevate with the resources you have. There are many ways to support those who can benefit from a giving heart … " "Action without vision is only passing time, vision without action is merely daydreaming, but vision with action can change the world." - Nelson Mandela Juliet supports numerous organizations, including: The Columbia (MD) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated The Horizon Foundation Learn more about the WGC's "Our Giving, Our Stories!" Daily Profile Series celebrating Black Philanthropy Month every day in August 2021. #givingcircles #collectivegiving #WGCBPM2021 #BPM2021 Double click the profile to read it as a PDF - enjoy! What advice do you have for those interested in giving back? "Give your time, talent, and financial support to a cause that is important to you and touches your heart. There are always needs in our communities and every effort, talent shared, time provided and dollar given no matter how small makes a difference in someone's life." In addition to the Women's Giving Circle Cheryl supports: Beyond All Boundaries International Seasons Women's Ministries Mentoring Program in Baltimore Bernadette's House in Laurel Learn more about the WGC's "Our Giving, Our Stories!" Daily Profile Series celebrating Black Philanthropy Month every day in August 2021. #givingcircles #collectivegiving #WGCBPM2021 #BPM2021 Double click the profile to read it as a PDF - enjoy!
What advice do you have for those interested in giving back? "Get involved with organizations that push you to give. Surround yourself with the correct people and inspire each other to do good." In addition to the Women's Giving Circle, Adora supports: The Trevor Project Girls Who Code The 3rd Learn more about the WGC's "Our Giving, Our Stories!" Daily Profile Series celebrating Black Philanthropy Month every day in August 2021. #givingcircles #collectivegiving #WGCBPM2021 #BPM2021 Double click the profile to the right to read it as a PDF - enjoy! On Monday, August 2, 2021 we hosted our Virtual Happy Hour to Celebrate Black Philanthropy Month where we kicked-off WGC's month-long "Our Giving, Our Stories" profile series and heard from Tracey Webb and Valaida Fullwood, co-architects of Black Philanthropy Month about BPM, their 10th anniversary this year, and the BPM 2021 Global Summit Series. And, we invited our guests to share your thoughts on "Why I Give" - here's what we heard: Thanks for sharing your motivation for making a difference! #BPM2021
Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our Virtual Happy Hour to Celebrate Black Philanthropy Month!
We kicked-off WGC's month-long "Our Giving, Our Stories" profile series - where we are sharing the stories of Howard County philanthropists each day in celebration of Black Philanthropy Month 2021. We hope you will read about each woman being profiled and help us to amplify the voices and stories of these amazing women on our social media pages - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Linkedin. We heard from Tracey Webb and Valaida Fullwood, co-architects of Black Philanthropy Month about BPM, their 10th anniversary this year, and the BPM 2021 Global Summit Series which started today - you can learn more and register at no cost here. And, Kimberly Prescott of Prescott HR started the event with a special BPM-inspired drink presentation. The primary aims of Black Philanthropy Month, which is observed every August, are informing, involving, inspiring and investing in Black philanthropic leadership to strengthen African-American and African-descent giving in all its forms. And, we invited our guests to share your thoughts on "Why I Give" - here's what we heard. Thanks for sharing your motivation for making a difference! We are proud to be a sponsor of Black Philanthropy Month and to elevate the voices of women in our community who give back in so many ways. We truly believe that women’s philanthropy is shaping the future for women and girls through the power of diversified and democratized collective giving. Thanks for joining us! #BPM2021 Sincerely, Malynda Hawes Madzel, WGC OGOS Committee Chair Judy Smith & Hina Naseem, WGC DEI Committee Co-Chairs Candace Dodson-Reed, WGC Grants Committee Chair Barb Van Winkle, WGC Chair Buffy Beaudoin-Schwartz, WGC Executive Director What advice do you have for those interested in giving back? "No amount is too small! Whether it’s $1 or $10k, every bit helps. Additionally, money is not a requirement to give. Volunteering time and donating goods make a difference as well. Finding an organization that supports a personal mission is a great way to break into the world of philanthropy. Also, look for opportunities that involve the support of the entire family. Including children is a great start for building the next generation of givers." April has contributed to organizations that address the needs of vulnerable populations or contribute to awareness and educational programming. In addition to the WGC, her national and local support includes: Concussion Legacy Foundation American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Grassroots She also supports Project: SOAR, which she recently started to provide services, outreach, advocacy and resources to individuals struggling to reach their full potential due to personal barriers and lack of access to services. Learn more about the WGC's "Our Giving, Our Stories!" Daily Profile Series celebrating Black Philanthropy Month every day in August 2021. #givingcircles #collectivegiving #WGCBPM2021 #BPM2021 Double click the profile to read it as a PDF - enjoy!
What advice do you have for those interested in giving back? "Find the cause that moves you and give what you can and when you may be limited financially - giving your time can be just as valuable - if not more valuable - than financial support." - Faye McCray Faye is passionate about the arts, education and criminal justice reform. Outside of the Women’s Giving Circle, she supports the work of the following organizations: Equal Justice Initiative National Bail Out Howard County Poetry & Literature Society ACLU Learn more about the WGC's "Our Giving, Our Stories!" Daily Profile Series celebrating Black Philanthropy Month every day in August 2021. #givingcircles #collectivegiving #WGCBPM2021 #BPM2021 Double click the profile to the left to read it as a PDF - enjoy! The latest news from the WGC. While we are all enjoying the slower pace of summer, we are also hard at work planning for upcoming events, and our 20th Anniversary in 2022! We are also continuing to engage our community in pooling dollars so that we can have a greater impact together than we might otherwise have alone on programs that benefit women and girls. Many thanks to those who have given to the WGC recently - you are appreciated! This is the value of a giving circle. Read the full eNewsletter here. We are excited to celebrate Black Philanthropy Month throughout August as we elevate the voices and stories of women philanthropists in our community through WGC's "Our Giving, Our Stories" profile series. And, we are hosting a free virtual Happy Hour on August 2 at 5:30 pm to kick-off our Black Philanthropy Month celebration - please join us! We've partnered with JustLiving Advocacy to support kids in our community with back-to-school supplies. Please consider donating and/or joining us on August 7 at an event to distribute our goal of 750 backpacks! This is a great opportunity to engage your kids in a philanthropic effort this summer. And, we've funded the Youth in Philanthropy initiative at the Community Foundation of Howard County, and in particular helped to merge WGC's Young Women's Giving Circle into YIP with a track specifically focused on women's philanthropy. YIP just announced $25,000 in grants and we are honored to support the next generation of philanthropists in our community! Finally, do you have a big idea for social change in Howard County? Pitch it to us by August 29 for a chance to win up to $25,000 through the Changemaker Challenge! We are excited that one $10,000 grant will be awarded to an entry for a project created by or serving women and/or girls in Howard County! As we enter the last month of summer, be sure to connect with us on social media and read our blog to learn more about our efforts and how you can get involved in the coming months. Thanks for all you do on behalf of our community! Sincerely, Barb Van Winkle WGC Advisory Board Chair www.womensgivingcircle.org give * connect * engage A student panel from the Community Foundation of Howard County’s Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) program has selected nine nonprofits for its community grant awards. The grants total $25,000, with funding coming from the Youth in Philanthropy fund and the Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County, two field of interest funds under the Community Foundation of Howard County umbrella. Youth in Philanthropy, a second-year program of CFHoCo, was established in 2019 to provide opportunities for high school students to learn about philanthropy firsthand. The YIP class consists of 26 students representing 13 different Howard County high schools. The students learn about community nonprofits, explore the fundraising and grant process and tackle local issues such as homelessness, hunger, domestic violence, environmental issues, arts and cultural opportunities. “Our YIP students did a tremendous job throughout this process – learning about needs of our community and awarding grants that can make a real impact,” said Dee Athey, CFHoCo’s Director of Grants and Community Engagement. “I was so impressed and proud of their thoughtfulness, focus and competence during the review and interview processes.” Youth in Philanthropy empowers students to solicit and evaluate grant applications and award funds based on need and effectiveness to nonprofit organizations in Howard County. The group met virtually to talk through the nominations, discuss the merits of each application and interview finalists. This year the group placed a premium on programs that enable access to basic needs, address mental health and help young girls and women. This year Youth in Philanthropy merged with the WGC's Young Women's Giving Circle (YWGC), which included a meaningful track throughout the year specifically for young women about women's philanthropy. “YIP participants were able to actively learn about the entire lifecycle of the grant process from the grant submission, review, interview and award phases. In the end, they were able to gain consensus as a collective group to make decisions about contributing financially to causes they felt address basic needs in their own community. They were able to gain insight into the reasons why these non-profits were requesting the money, and how the grants would be used if selected, while becoming more aware and learning more about the various struggles these organizations and the populations they serve encounter “ said Lee Draminski, WGC Liaison to the YIP Committee. The WGC has funded the Youth in Philanthropy program and has helped to shape and guide its growth jointly with the Community Foundation's YIP Committee. "The WGC is proud to be a fund of the Community Foundation of Howard County, and this partnership continues to leverage and strengthen our joint efforts to promote philanthropy in the community to focus on programs that benefit women and girls" said Barb Van Winkle, WGC Chair. Click to see the nine Howard County nonprofits selected and to read more.
WGC's Virtual Happy Hour Celebrating Black Philanthropy Month - Monday, August 2 at 5:30 pm7/26/2021 Join us on Monday, August 2 at 5:30 pm for a virtual happy hour to celebrate Black Philanthropy Month and kick-off our month-long "Our Giving, Our Stories" profile series! We'll hear from Tracey Webb and Valaida Fullwood, co-architects of Black Philanthropy Month about BPM and their 10th anniversary this year. And, Kimberly Prescott of Prescott HR will kick-off the event with a special drink presentation in celebration of Black Philanthropy Month! The primary aims of Black Philanthropy Month, which is observed every August, are informing, involving, inspiring and investing in Black philanthropic leadership to strengthen African-American and African-descent giving in all its forms. Beginning August 1 and each day in August thereafter, the WGC will share daily profiles of Howard County philanthropists in celebration of Black Philanthropy Month 2021. Here's what we did last year. Registration is now closed.
In honor of Independence Day, the Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County is proud to recognize Dr. Lillian Norris-Holmes as part of the WGC's "Our Giving, Our Stories" profile series. Dr. Norris-Holmes is a life-long advocate and activist for children, with a passion and commitment to lift up families and communities to improve the welfare of children. She is a professional educator whose Doctoral Dissertation was "Implementing High-Quality Afterschool Programs in a High Poverty Public School District. She is also a political activist who has served on state and county political campaigns promoting candidates and elected officials who lift up families and citizens in need. She feels her political responsibility is to "keep a finger on the moral pulse of political leaders.” Her political work is both local and statewide, encouraging and mentoring young women to engage in the political process. She has received numerous recognitions and appointments, including being named as an Obama Fellow-Organizing for America (OFA). She serves as a Board Member of Maryland’s Advocates for Children and Youth and Common Cause Maryland where she is President-Elect, and is on the Howard County Democratic Central Committee. We are fortunate that we have Dr. Norris-Holmes in our community working with us to elevate the voices of women and girls. Thank you for joining us in recognizing her by clicking on this image to read her full WGC "Our Giving, Our Stories" profile, and learning more about all of the amazing women who are part of WGC "Our Giving, Our Stories"! WGC has partnered with JustLiving Advocacy for a Back-to-School supply drive and we invite WGC members to help support it and help us hit our goal of filling 750 backpacks before August 2nd! This is a great opportunity to engage your kids in a summer giving activity - buying school supplies for other kids. Here's 4 ways you can participate:
We are collecting: Crayons, Pencils and Pens, Highlighters, Erasers, Rulers, Multi Colored Folders, Notebooks, Index Cards, Composition Notebooks, Scissors, and Glue. Last year JustLiving distributed over 500 backpacks with supplies to family and children in need with the support from Howard County families. This year JustLiving, with support from the WGC, will host the Back-to-School Supply Give-Away on Saturday, August 7 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm - learn more here. Thanks for your support! |
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