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Women's Giving Circle of Howard County, MD

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The WGC is building a community of philanthropists to address the needs of women & girls in Howard County, MD. We have given $1.2M+ to our nonprofit partners and have built a $1.1M endowment to support our community. Join us! www.wgchowardcounty.org

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Women's Giving Circle of Howard County, MD @wgchowardcounty.bsky.social · 5d

The WGC invites you to join with us to raise at least $1,000 to support our partners at Grassroots Crisis Intervention through the WGC's Emergency Response Network (ERN).

Can you help? Any amount is valued and appreciated!

You can donate here, thank you! www.womensgivingcircle.org/blog/wgc-eme...

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Linda Lamppert @lindalamppert.bsky.social · 8d

This is the same philosophy that @wgchowardcounty.bsky.social uses. All of us together can make a difference.

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Women's Giving Circle of Howard County, MD @wgchowardcounty.bsky.social · 7d

Your ongoing generosity is so appreciated, and making a BIG difference!

Women's Giving Circle of Howard County, MD @wgchowardcounty.bsky.social · 7d

YES! We are stronger together!

Women's Giving Circle of Howard County, MD @wgchowardcounty.bsky.social · 7d

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
in Collaboration with The Women's Giving Circle of Howard County Invites you to a Discussion on Menopausal Health on Thursday, October 16, 2025, 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

Learn more: www.womensgivingcircle.org/blog/wgc-spo...

Women's Giving Circle of Howard County, MD @wgchowardcounty.bsky.social · 11d

Women & girls are leading the way in philanthropy, but only about 2% of philanthropic funding supports organizations that focus on women and girls.

We can change that, together. On #GiveToWomenAndGirls Day, please consider a gift to the WGC today:

www.womensgivingcircle.org/give.html

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Philanos @philanos.bsky.social · 11d

A huge thanks to Barb Van Winkle, @wgchowardcounty.bsky.social, for your generous Sponsorship of the Philanos PowerUP! Conference in Austin, 2/8-2/10! 🌟Your support fuels our mission to empower & connect women in philanthropy.
Explore the speakers and sessions here: philanos.org/PowerUP!-Tex...

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Women's Giving Circle of Howard County, MD @wgchowardcounty.bsky.social · 13d

Today we celebrate Chris and Jim Beaudoin, two of our 55 incredible 2025 WGC sponsors!

Interested in sponsoring the WGC in 2026? Learn more here: www.womensgivingcircle.org/wgc-sponsor-...

Women's Giving Circle of Howard County, MD @wgchowardcounty.bsky.social · 18d

Today we celebrate Lynne Schaefer, one of our 55 incredible 2025 WGC sponsors!

Interested in sponsoring the WGC in 2026? Learn more here: www.womensgivingcircle.org/wgc-sponsor-...

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Philanos @philanos.bsky.social · 19d

Huge thanks to the @wgchowardcounty.bsky.social Giving Circle of Howard County for supporting PowerUP! Texas as a Friend Sponsor! 🙌 Join us in Austin Feb 8–10, 2026, for learning, connection & collaboration. Register now: philanos.org/Registration...

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Women's Giving Circle of Howard County, MD @wgchowardcounty.bsky.social · 27d

Today we celebrate Barbara K. Lawson, one of our 55 incredible 2025 WGC sponsors!

Interested in sponsoring the WGC in 2026? Learn more here: www.womensgivingcircle.org/wgc-sponsor-...

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Women's Giving Circle of Howard County, MD @wgchowardcounty.bsky.social · 29d

And, it sheds light on the unique journeys of these leaders and calls for actionable steps toward greater equity and inclusion.

Join us for this 30 minute Virtual Lunch & Learn to hear more. Register today: www.womensgivingcircle.org/events.html

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The Horizon Foundation and Women’s Giving Circle of Howard County released the new report, “ Elevating to Evolve: Stories of Wisdom, Excellence and a Call for Change from Black Women...

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Women's Giving Circle of Howard County, MD @wgchowardcounty.bsky.social · 29d

The WGC & Horizon Foundation released the new report, “Elevating to Evolve: Stories of Wisdom, Excellence and a Call for Change from Black Women Nonprofit Leaders in Howard County” that examines Black women's experiences, challenges, and contributions in nonprofit leadership roles in Howard County.

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Women's Giving Circle of Howard County, MD @wgchowardcounty.bsky.social · Sep 17

Proud! hashtag#WomenPower 💕 Women's Giving Circle of Howard County, MD's leadership at the statewide Maryland Philanthropy Network Annual Conference #givingcircles #collectivegiving #strongertogether @philanos.bsky.social

Women's Giving Circle of Howard County, MD @wgchowardcounty.bsky.social · Sep 16

Thank you so much for all of your support - we reached and exceeded our goal! This, is the power of our giving circle.

Women's Giving Circle of Howard County, MD @wgchowardcounty.bsky.social · Sep 12

Today we celebrate Cheryl Griffin, one of our 55 incredible 2025 WGC sponsors!

Interested in sponsoring the WGC in 2026? Learn more here: www.womensgivingcircle.org/wgc-sponsor-...

Women's Giving Circle of Howard County, MD @wgchowardcounty.bsky.social · Sep 11

“We have a number of ways for you to give to and engage with the WGC - in fact, we've outlined 10 of them here. This, is the power of our giving circle.”

- WGC Chair Jennifer Woods

Read our September 2025 eNewsletter here: www.womensgivingcircle.org/blog/wgcs-se...

Women's Giving Circle of Howard County, MD @wgchowardcounty.bsky.social · Sep 10

Meet WGC's 2025-2026 Young Women's Giving Circle Member Ellie Vernick!

Do you want to support this year's WGC Young Women's Giving Circle? Learn more here: www.womensgivingcircle.org/wgcs-young-w...

Women's Giving Circle of Howard County, MD @wgchowardcounty.bsky.social · Sep 10

The Women's Giving Circle of Howard County and Horizon Foundation hosted an Allyship Workshop for funders and our nonprofit partners and board members.

Learn more here: www.womensgivingcircle.org/blog/wgc-hor...

Women's Giving Circle of Howard County, MD @wgchowardcounty.bsky.social · Sep 10

Meet WGC's 2025-2026 Young Women's Giving Circle Member Bridget Zwarich!

Do you want to support this year's WGC Young Women's Giving Circle? Learn more here:

Women's Giving Circle of Howard County, MD @wgchowardcounty.bsky.social · Sep 8

Meet WGC's 2025-2026 Young Women's Giving Circle Member Wawira Waiganjo!

Do you want to support this year's WGC Young Women's Giving Circle? Learn more here: www.womensgivingcircle.org/wgcs-young-w...

Women's Giving Circle of Howard County, MD @wgchowardcounty.bsky.social · Sep 5

Meet WGC's 2025-2026 Young Women's Giving Circle Member Shibani Vijayakumar!

Do you want to support this year's WGC Young Women's Giving Circle? Learn more here: www.womensgivingcircle.org/wgcs-young-w...

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Philanos @philanos.bsky.social · Sep 4

The future of philanthropy is in good hands. Philanos is launching a series on affiliate giving circles with Young Philanthropist programs— the next generation of givers.

First up: intern Ellie Vernick shares insights from the @wgchowardcounty.bsky.social

Read here philanos.org/Philanos-Blo...

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Women's Giving Circle of Howard County, MD @wgchowardcounty.bsky.social · Sep 4

We had a great night at the WGC's Young Women's Giving Circle 2025-2026 Kick-off!

Want to support this effort? Learn more here!

www.womensgivingcircle.org/blog/wgcs-yo...

#womensphilanthropy #youthphilanthropy #nextgenphilanthropy

Women's Giving Circle of Howard County, MD @wgchowardcounty.bsky.social · Sep 2

Meet WGC's 2025-2026 Young Women's Giving Circle Member Allison Nichols!

Do you want to support this year's WGC Young Women's Giving Circle? Learn more here:

www.womensgivingcircle.org/wgcs-young-w...