Thoughts from Peggy

By Peggy | September 30, 2009

Peggy

“When women are fully involved, the benefits can be seen immediately. Families are healthier – they are better fed and their incomes, savings and reinvestments go up. And what is true of families is true of communities and eventually of whole countries.” – Kofi Annan

His words reminded me both of the work we do to support families and of the power we have as a Giving Circle to make real changes because we are working together.Fall is a busy time; how can each of us find a way to be involved in our community with everything else going on?  Involvement can take many forms and flexibility is our hallmark. There is a lot to do, from participating in the Gifts Committee’s a fresh look at parental engagement needs in the community, to taking part in a service activity, to hosting a Giving Circle party and inviting friends to join our work.

But, our collective gifts are the heart of the Giving Circle, and at the risk of sounding like public radio, “It’s membership season.”  What you and I give now will determine how much we will be able to invest back into Alexandria’s families.  Please respond as generously as you can to our membership request, and I look forward to seeing you at our Fifth Year celebration on November 4. Invites to that event will be coming soon.

Warm regards,

Peggy

PS – And, speaking of full involvement, check out the story of our member, Brooke Curran, and how she has combined her passions for running and for helping others!

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