Women’s Giving Circle

The Women’s Giving Circle of the Community Giving Foundation is a membership-driven group that empowers, connects, and inspires women and girls by supporting initiatives and resources that better their lives. With several levels of giving available, members pool donations together to create a larger impact across the region. Learn more at csgiving.org/womens-giving-circle.

For grant finalists presented their proposals during the Women's Giving Circle 2024 annual meeting in July. Taking an active role in the grant making process, members cast their vote to decide final grant awards. Beyond Violence and Dwell Orphan Care received $10,000 each to support their initiatives in our region. Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc. and Bloomsburg Children's Museum each received $500 for general organization support.

Program Support

  • • Athena Aardweg
    • Karla Alexander
    • Jodi L. Alley
    • Anonymous
    • Brie Apfelbaum Kula
    • Tiffany Bienkowski
    • Eve L. Birmingham
    • Patsy Bowers
    • Colleen Bowman
    • Justine Bridge
    • Kay Brown
    • Linda S. Brown
    • Betsy Costanza
    • Lynn Cromley
    • Brittany Drumm
    • Diane Dutko
    • Kelly Foran
    • Lari Friedenberg
    • Beth Goldman
    • Carolyn Haas
    • Mary Hollingshead
    • Valerie Mattair Johnson
    • Kristen Karr
    • Cindy Lombard
    • Deborah D. Lutz
    • MC Federal Credit Union
    • Kathleen McWilliams
    • Abigail Morrison—in honor of my mother, Dr. M. Holly Morrison
    • Eileen Musgrave
    • Linda Neyhart
    • Jessica Owens Pastuszek
    • Maureen Runyan
    • Cynthia Schroll
    • Donna Schuck
    • Kara G. Seesholtz
    • Jennifer Shimp-Bowman
    • Melissa Shipton
    • Ayrin Shortlidge
    • Katie Simpson
    • Sybil Haddon Snee
    • Susan F. Sordoni
    • Amanda Stutzman
    • Elisabeth TAylor
    • Deborah Templeton
    • Bonnie Brady Trump
    • Cassie Weaver
    • Ginny Weibel
    • Susy Wiegand
    • M. Ellen Withrow
    • Karen P. Wood
    • Elaine A. Woodland

  • • Beyond Violence Inc.—Shelter Appliances ($5,600)
    • Central Susquehanna Opportunities, Inc.—Organization Support ($500)
    • Dwell Orphan Care—Restoring Hope & Dignity Through the Hope Chest Foster Closet ($10,000)
    • The Children’s Museum, Inc.—Organization Support ($500)