November 2007

Issue 2

National Philanthropy Day

Who are philanthropists? They include you and me. They are men and women, young and old, and people of all ethnic backgrounds. No longer the picture of the Carnegies and Rockefellers, they include women with the vision to lead, the power to move, and the hope to transform the world.

Women's Foundation Annual Grants Showcase

The Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis (WFGM) takes pride in celebrating the National Day of Philanthropy by honoring those who are investing in women and families while encouraging women's philanthropy and leadership. We also celebrate the impact of women's philanthropic investments.

Who are philanthropists?

Teresa Cheeks
"Giving starts within your heart and extends to your purse."

Jennifer Oswalt
"Giving to the Women's Foundation is the best way to help programs with the most potential and impact."

Mary Bowan
"Our contributions of time and effort and money all feed into a much larger stream."

Visit our website to read interviews from women strengthening our community through their giving.

Success Story: A special gift this holiday

Valisha Clark
Patient Care Assistant
Methodist Extended
Care Hospital

In the future, Valisha will be counted among financial philanthropists, but for now she finds great comfort and, most of all, pride in the fact that she will not be in the long lines for food, clothing, Toys for Tots, or Angel Tree gifts trying to get holiday hand-outs for her children. This year she will be able to make a special gift, which will not be money.

Giving of Your Time

Ciara Conway volunteering
at Phon-a-thon

There are no exact words to describe the countless hours and gallant moments spent by volunteers helping other women reach their full potential. The Women's Foundation has launched a new Volunteer Recognition Program that pays tribute to the contributions of the volunteers and the impact they are making to transform our community.

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