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Women for Women Committees

The Advocacy & Education Committee champions solutions to the issues impacting women and girls. Members coordinate Women for Women's advocacy efforts and plan educational opportunities for members. Estimated commitment is three to four hours per month.

The Grants Committee evaluates nonprofit grant applications and provides funding recommendations to members each year. Members also host the annual Grant Awards Celebration event. Estimated commitment is 25 hours in the fall and 35 hours in the spring.

The Membership & Communications Committee recruits and retains members of the giving circle and helps plan & host all Women for Women events. Estimated time commitment is five hours per month.

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Grant Awards Ceremony 2024

Photo by Michael Oppenheim.

Steering Committee

The Steering Committee provides oversight to the three standing committees, manages the giving circle's administrative budget, and develops the giving circle's strategic plan. There is a nominating process for the Steering Committee and openings for new members are available on a rotating basis.

Carrie Coward, Chair
Jewel Tavener, Vice Chair

Julia Akers
Jenny Boyer
Meg Bradley
Heather Brown
Leslie Dressler
Jennie Eblen
Jane Haynes
Sheila Horine
Pam Lane
Anne McFarland
Jill Preyer
Betsy White

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Grant Awards Ceremony 2024

Photo by Michael Oppenheim.

Questions about the Women for Women giving circle?

Pauline Heyne

Women For Women Administrator

828-367-9919