July 30, 2025
The Women’s Giving Circle of the Community Giving Foundation held its annual meeting on July 29th at the Pine Barn Inn in Danville. During the event, four finalists from the Circle’s competitive grant round presented their grant requests live, while members in attendance took an active role in the grantmaking process by voting for their topic choice. A total of $21,000 was awarded to the following grant recipients at the event:
- $10,000 grant recipient: The Gate House—The Bridge for Her
- $10,000 grant recipient: Winterspring Sanctuary—Equine-Assisted Mental Health for Women and Girls at The Women’s Center, Inc.
- $500 grant recipient: AGAPE—The W.I.N. Project (Women in Need)
- $500 grant recipient: Bloomsburg Children’s Museum—Hope Beyond the Basics: A Safe Haven for Healing, Learning, and Leading
Women’s Giving Circle members and Foundation staff also shared updates on engaging opportunities and an invitation to join in this collective community giving effort. New Steering Committee Officers were voted in by members to begin terms in January 2025, including Ellen Withrow (chair), Tiffany Bienkowski (vice-chair), and Albra Heineman (secretary). The group also welcomed representatives from Beyond Violence and Dwell Orphan Care—grant finalists from 2024—to share how Women’s Giving Circle grants have impacted the clients and communities they serve.
“ON THE BRIGHT SIDE”
Join the Women’s Giving Circle at one of our upcoming “On the Bright Side” sessions! On August 21st, we’ll gather over Zoom to dive into family stories and genealogy. On November 19th, we’ll gather in Danville to learn more about end-of-life planning with certified elder law attorney Marissa Marshall. Learn more and register here.
LUCKY LAST ONE
The Women’s Giving Circle is thrilled to host our 6th Lucky Last One lottery board fundraiser on Thursday, October 2nd. Join us for a casual evening of fun and a chance to win $3,000 on the lottery board, all to support future Women’s Giving Circle grantmaking. Tickets are on sale now! Only 100 tickets will be sold—contact a Steering Committee member or the Foundation office to secure your spot.
GIVE
Your donation to the women’s giving Circle makes a big impact in our community! Through the collective community giving of people like you, we continue to support the nonprofit organizations doing incredible work for women and children across the region. Together, we are making a difference—today, tomorrow, and forever. Donate online here.
The Women’s Giving Circle continues to empower, connect, and inspire women and girls by supporting initiatives and resources that better their lives. To learn more about our mission, history, and engagement opportunities, visit csgiving.org/womens-giving-circle.
