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January 2023


Change is Good! Moving Forward with the Times

The new year is the perfect time to take stock and consider what needs to be changed or adapted in AAWGT. Continuous improvement has been part of our DNA since its founding as we’ve continuously evolved to find the best ways to serve women and families in our county. We are hosting a special event on January 11, “What’s New with AAWGT.” The event will highlight what we achieved in 2022 and let you know what we’re planning for 2023. The registration link can be found below.

One thing that’s new and improved for 2023 is this newsletter. It’s been simplified and will be sent out monthly. We hope you will enjoy reading it and touching base with us throughout the year.

Sincerely,

Susan Cook
President		 Margaret Davis
Vice President

Grantee Spotlight: Co-Op Arundel

Mentoring Lifts Women out of Poverty


For the second year in a row, AAWGT has provided Co-Op Arundel with a $20,000 grant to support numerous women in our county through their “My Sistah’s Keeper” program. MSK provides women living in low-income and public housing communities with an eight-week program that focuses on issues such as mental health, conflict resolution, financial literacy and goal setting. Participants are paired with a guide who follows them throughout the program and beyond.
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They also receive a Chromebook and other resources upon graduating to empower them to achieve their goals. The grant from AAWGT provides program facilitators and many resources and activities for program participants.

Co-Op Arundel, a 501(c)(3) organization, has also undertaken several other initiatives to assist underserved communities in Anne Arundel County in partnership with other county organizations like People Builders Consulting and the City of Annapolis. Some of these have included addressing substance abuse, including faciliting town halls and providing Narcan training and distribution. Learn more about Co-Op Arundel at cooparundel.org.

Co-Op Arundel, a 501(c)(3) organization, has also undertaken several other initiatives to assist underserved communities in Anne Arundel County in partnership with other county organizations like People Builders Consulting and the City of Annapolis. Some of these have included addressing substance abuse, including faciliting town halls and providing Narcan training and distribution. Learn more about Co-Op Arundel at cooparundel.org.

Our Grants in Action

An example of the impact of our grants comes from 2021 grantee, Annapolis Immigration Justice Network. Theyhelped a young woman, Jeymy, who through the AAWGT grant was able to get a work permit, which will lead to eventual Legal Permanent Residency (green card) and U.S. citizenship.


► What’s New With AAWGT?

January 11, 2023, 6 pm, via Zoom.
Register here.

► Grant Application Workshops

January 12, 2023, 9:30 am and 1:30 pm

Register here for the morning session

Register here for the afternoon session

Note: The morning and afternoon sessions are identical.

► New Contribution Levels

Pick the one that’s right for you. Read more


Meet the 2023 Steering Committee


2023 Officers, Chairs and Assistant Chairs

President: Susan Cook
Vice President: Margaret Davis
Treasurer: Ellen Shiery
Assistant Treasurer: Mary Smith
Secretary: Kathleen Kryza
Assistant Secretary: Liz Gillette

Education and Program Committee: Kate Fritz, chair; Cassandra Moore, assistant chair
Event Logistics: Lisa Ausherman, chair; Nikki Morris, assistant chair
Governance Committee: Sue Russell, chair; Katherine Barnett and Barbara Goyette, assistant chairs
Grants Committee: Karen Smith, chair; Ginger From and Jean Mitchell, assistant chairs
Grants Systems Committee: Barbara Haight, chair; Cindy Whittle, assistant chair
Leadership Development and Nominating Committee: Michelle Hellstern, chair; Elaine Shanley, assistant chair
Marketing and Communications Committee: Linda Eggbeer, chair; Donna Anderson, assistant chair
Membership and Outreach Committee: Sue Pitchford, chair; Shelley Rubin and Cathleen Sparrow, assistant chairs
Post Grants Evaluation Committee: Caroline Purdy, chair; Bev Nash and Shari Friedman, assistant chairs Web/IT Systems: Maryann Gosnell; chair; Joyce Patten, assistant chair

The Steering Committee is comprised of the officers and the chairs and assistant chairs of all AAWGT Committees.


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AAWGT is a member of Philanos: Accelerating Philanthropy through Women’s Collective Giving


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