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WOMEN'S GIVING CIRCLE

GRANT PROGRAM: The Women's Giving Circle of York County Community Foundation (WGC) is seeking proposals from interested parties for programs/projects to address its program priority re: improving educational opportunities for York County students, especially for those at-risk. Download the RFP here.

What is the Women's Giving Circle (WGC)?

• A diverse group of 85+ women who share a common interest in learning about and tackling tough community problems.
• A dynamic group of 85+ women engaged in an exciting venture in strategic philanthropy.
• A generous group of 85+ women who have invested more than $350,000 to help shape the future of their community!

"Strategic philanthropy bridges 'what is' and 'what can be.' This is an exciting venture in philanthropy for all of us."

The Women's Giving Circle of York County Community Foundation is one of a growing number of women's giving circles that have sprung up across the country over the past decade. Although they vary in their size and interests, their common thread is bringing together women who want to learn more about their community and leverage their charitable dollars for greater impact.

What are the WGC's investment priorities?

Programs and study throughout the year focus on the WGC's interest in addressing these major themes of the YorkCounts Action Plan:

• Revitalizing York's urban core, with particular interest in healthy neighborhoods and a vibrant cultural and commercial center.
• Improving educational opportunities, especially for those at risk.
• Improving the quality of place for young professionals in York.
• Encouraging a diverse community of people living in harmony with one another.

Study groups give WGC members the opportunity to study issues in depth and recommend investment opportunities. For more information, please read Policy for Unsolicited Grant Requests.

How can I learn more about the WGC?
Please take a few minutes to read more about our program interests, investments, and membership in the WGC 2010 Annual Report.


We would be delighted to welcome you as a new member! For membership information, please contact Sue Krebs, WGC chair, at 846.0418 or sueknows2@comcast.net or Carolyn Steinhauser, WGC program consultant, at 854.2844 or steince@comcast.net.