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Full Circle News
April 2026
Announcements | Grants |
Don’t miss this! 2026 Grants Announced and more at our virtual member meeting Tuesday, May 12, 7:00PM. Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Join us for our May member meeting to:
Members can log in at 6:45 PM to visit with fellow members. The meeting will start promptly at 7:00 PM. Register Today by clicking HERE. |  It’s Time For Your Vote! What a month! In March and April our 64 enthusiastic grant team reviewers and team leaders met and whittled down our 57 grant applications to 16 proposals for your vote on the ballot. This process captured why all of us joined AAWGT - to collectively give to support women and families and connect with women who are smart, capable, and caring in the process. Every member of the grants team fits the bill! We appreciated their insights and problem-solving. Members, we've got a great ballot for you. And we need your vote! It is because of the dollars you have contributed that we are able to award these grants. How to Vote: On May 1 your ballot will be emailed to you with voting instructions and the link to the online ballot. Don’t forget to submit your vote before midnight on May 7. Hear the results: Join us on zoom, May 12th, 7:00pm, to learn who our 2026 grantees will be! Register here to attend. |
Getting Togethers
Join us on April 28th at Miss Toya’s (soul-filled) Southern Kitchen Member event! Registration is open so click HERE! Save the Date for our May Getting Together, coffee at InGrano on May 13th, 8:30am. |
Grantee Spotlight
Asbury Church Assistance Network (ACAN) More Than a Pantry: ACAN Brings Food, Dignity, and Daily Essentials to Anne Arundel Families Two-year AAWGT grantee ACAN, Inc. (Asbury Church Assistance Network) serves as a “one-stop” community resource where residents access healthy foods and tools to enhance overall well-being. Established in 2004 as a church-based outreach ministry, ACAN has grown into a major community resource, with AAWGT grants, serving nearly 90,000 people in the past two years, enhancing nutrition and providing critical household goods and support to vulnerable families in AAC. Click HERE to read more.At its core, ACAN’s mission is to make healthy food choices and basic necessities accessible to households experiencing hardship. The organization focuses on improving quality of life by addressing hunger, nutrition, and essential needs rather than providing direct financial assistance. ACAN provides a range of services beyond a traditional pantry model. Clients typically receive food boxes containing dried goods, canned foods, fresh produce, dairy, and protein items, depending on availability. Additional support includes personal hygiene products, a baby pantry supplying diapers and infant essentials, and home delivery services for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and homebound residents. These offerings position ACAN as a comprehensive support hub for vulnerable households. Through volunteer engagement, partnerships with grocery stores and community organizations, and special initiatives such as food drives and seasonal giveaways, ACAN works to build a stronger, healthier community while addressing immediate hunger needs. Located in Severna Park, Maryland, ACAN operates food distribution five days per week, including service to several senior centers throughout the area. The organization relies heavily on donations, volunteers, and community partnerships to sustain its impact and extend its reach to vulnerable populations. By combining compassionate service with a focus on nutrition and dignity, ACAN plays a vital role in strengthening food security and supporting families across the region. For more information, please visit www.acanfoodpantry.org or contact the office at (410) 647-7667. |
Recent Events/Photos
Women in Leadership Event Recap Anne Arundel Women Giving Together hosted a powerful Women in Leadership Panel Discussion at St. John's College in Annapolis, bringing together community members for an evening focused on leadership, resilience, and public service. Click HERE to read more.The evening featured a dynamic conversation moderated by Preeti Emrick, Director of the Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management, with panelists Katie Roberts, Assistant Chief of Police for Anne Arundel County Police Department, and Trisha L. Wolford, Fire Chief of the Anne Arundel County Fire Department. Together, these trailblazing leaders shared personal stories of transformation in leadership, from taking bold career risks to navigating challenges in traditionally male-dominated fields. They spoke candidly about resilience, the importance of mentorship, building trust within organizations and communities, and the responsibility leaders have to lift others as they rise. Throughout the discussion, the speakers emphasized that leadership is grounded in authenticity, courage, and service. Each described pivotal moments in their careers that required stepping into uncertainty, advocating for change, and building cultures that prioritize collaboration, trust, and opportunity for the next generation of women leaders. If you missed the event and would like to watch the recording, please view it HERE. Special thanks to the leadership of St. John's College for hosting the event, as well as to the generous sponsors, partners, and volunteers who supported the program. Their commitment helps Anne Arundel Women Giving Together continue its mission of collective philanthropy, improving the lives of women and families in the community through strategic grantmaking and leadership development. Thank you to our Women in Leadership event supporters: St. John's College, Homestead Gardens, The Vineyards at Dodon, and Blue Current Ventures. And thank you to all the committee members who helped to plan the event from Education, Events, Marketing, Membership and a huge thank you to Heather Cassity, Kathleen Kryza, Gretchen Moran, and Barb Witten. Photos by Aston Photography. | Fundraising Message
Get a Tax Credit & Contribute to Anne Arundel Women Giving Together’s Future! In celebration of AAWGT’s 20th Anniversary, we have launched a campaign to boost AAWGT’s Endowment to $1M and more! Would you like to receive credit on your Maryland State taxes while supporting Anne Arundel Women Giving Together? It is easy: Community Foundation Anne Arundel County is offering donors tax credits through the MD Endowment Program. Read more HERE. |
Equity Study Group  Tour of Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum On Thursday, March 12, 2026, Equity Study Group members received a guided tour of “She Speaks: Black Women Artists and the Power of Historical Memory” at the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum. Our guides were AAWGT member, Jane Lipscomb, Museum Director, Chanel Johnson and Exhibits Manager, Leslie Rose. The exhibit is on display until January 16, 2027. | Did You Know? 
March Celebrates Women’s History Month Women’s History Month is an annual month dedicated to women’s achievements and accomplishments in history and society. It began as “Women’s History Week,” in 1978, and after years of lobbying by pro-women’s groups, in 1987 a month dedicated to women’s achievements finally received official recognition when President Reagan signed it into law. From 1988 to the present, annual congressional resolutions and presidential proclamations have continued to recognize March as Women’s History Month. Learn more at the National Women’s History Museum. |
Leadership, Governance, & Nominating
If You Can Serve, We Want You!! At a recent visit to the Getty Center in LA, a special exhibit of black photography featured a photo of Fannie Lou Hamer. She was a civil right activist who organized voter registration drives in the south, and in 2025 was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In her words… “It’s one thing I don’t want you to say tonight… I don’t want to hear you say ‘Honey, I’m behind you.’ Well, move, and I don’t want you back there. Because you could be two hundred miles behind. I want you to say, ‘I’m with you.’ and we’ll go up this freedom road together.” The Leadership, Governance, & Nominating is actively looking for passionate leaders to join our committees, committee chair positions, and executive team. Join us by clicking HERE as we continue to serve our community through Anne Arundel Giving Together. | Sponsor Spotlight
WELCOME TO AAWGT’S NEWEST 2026 SPONSOR! Dr. Kelly Sullivan is Medical Director of Sullivan Surgery & Spa and the Surgery Center of Annapolis. She is also the Founder of Wellness House of Annapolis, a non-profit organization providing free support services to cancer patients. Plus, she is very active in community service and the recipient of many awards for her professional work and community involvement. Click HERE to read more. “I am honored to be joining AAWGT as a member and sponsor and look forward to working with this group of talented, compassionate, professional women in support of our community,” says Kelly. We are grateful to Sullivan Surgery & Spa and all of the AAWGT sponsors who are supporting our programs and good work – thank you! |
Welcome New Members! |
Welcome! Welcome New AAWGT members! So glad you’ve joined us. Keiosha Callahan (2/20/2026 - 3/10/2026) |
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