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Women’s Giving Circle

Improving the lives 
of women and girls

How it works

Support Women’s Giving Circle

Targeted funding to empower women in our region.

Established in 2017, the Women’s Giving Circle distributes funds to projects led by local nonprofits that empower, connect, and inspire women and girls.
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Program Leadership

Women’s Giving Circle is led by a dedicated group of local leaders.

Steering Committee members evaluate grant applications, monitor needs for women and girls, and engage with nonprofits through site visits and learning opportunities.

2026 Steering Committee

  • Ellen Withrow Chair
  • Tiffany Bienkowski Vice Chair
  • Linda Neyhart Secretary
  • Ashlee Bower
  • Kelly Feiler
  • Cheryl Latorre
  • Linda Neyhart
  • Jessica Owens Pastuszek
  • Cynthia Schroll
  • Missy Shipton

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Join the Women’s Giving Circle

A giving circle is a form of participatory philanthropy in which groups of individuals donate their own resources, then collectively decide which projects and charities to fund. To join the Women’s Giving Circle, make a one-time or recurring donation to our endowed fund.
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