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“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 [...]
On September 15, 2009, the Gift Committee met for the first time this term to discuss the process for selecting priority gift recipients and how to begin this year’s selection. We decided to form a subcommittee to explore needs in the community around parental engagement, the Giving Circle’s strategic priority. In addition, our Committee approved [...]
Who is that woman running all over Alexandria? Even if you are not a runner yourself, you have probably seen Brooke Sydnor Curran out and about town. Brooke, a Giving Circle member since 2006, has found a way to use her passion for running in a way that benefits the community. Since the beginning of [...]
Mark your calendars for our Fifth Anniversary Gathering, tentatively scheduled for November 4 at 7:00 pm. We will send a separate save the date notice soon. You, the members of the Giving Circle of Alexandria, have made everything accomplished in the last five years possible, and increasing the number of women who join us and [...]
In just a few days my role in the Giving Circle changes; in fact, by the time you receive this note, the transition will be complete. On July 1, Peggy Morrison-Curtis takes the lead as the President as I take my position on the Board of Directors — President Ex-officio (sounds very distinguished.) In our [...]
Krupicka, Collins, Freeman Fall Forum 08 Panelists Rob Krupicka, Debra Collins and Terri Freeman Introduction and Welcome Peggy Morrison-Curtis, Co-Chair, The Giving Circle INVEST: Since 2004, more than 400 women – in partnership with the Alexandria Community Trust – have pooled and invested more than $275,000 through The Giving Circle into initiatives that prepare Alexandria’s [...]
