Archive For January, 2010
Happy New Year! Whether or not you make resolutions, it’s natural to think about new things to do in the year ahead, and I invite you to expand your involvement in The Giving Circle. You might: have a house party, perhaps co-hosting with a friend, to introduce prospective members to The Giving Circle; or join [...]
As the Membership Team looks back on 2009, we feel the year was a success. Our members are engaged, consistently contributing time and money and have supported us in raising funds and reaching new members. $50,000 is a lot of money! On behalf of the Board and Gift Committee, I thank you for making this [...]
On December 8, the Giving Circle Board approved the Developmental Gift Recommendation issued by the Gift Committee. $10,000 in developmental gifts will be awarded as follows: ALIVE Child Development Center – $5,000 for implementation of Creative Curriculum in its preschool and daycare center for low-income families. Alexandria Tutoring Consortium – $2,200 to continue its successful [...]
On November 18, 2009, Susan Kennedy, Lorelei Emma, and I presented our playgroup concept to the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s convention in Washington, D.C. Attendees from all over the country learned about this unique parent facilitator playgroup model where parents are trained and paid a small stipend to lead weekly playgroups. [...]
Martin Luther King Jr’s National Day of Service is coming up on January 18. Be a part of it!
By Christine | January 4, 2010
Join Giving Circle members in supporting Healthy Families Alexandria and the Alexandria Health Department Field Nurses as part of the Burgundy Farm Country Day School’s Family Day of Service. WHO: Giving Circle members and their families. Children of all ages welcome! WHAT: Assemble New Baby Welcome Baskets for Healthy Families Alexandria (HFA), a Giving Circle [...]
