Women's Giving Circle

Women’s Giving Circle is about connecting women in Atlanta to the mission of BGCMA and providing a format for them to play an important role in transforming the future for girls who attend a Boys & Girls Club. Circle members provide significant financial resources and are communicated with on a regular basis, ensuring members stay connected and educated about their investment. They also recruit like-minded women to join the cause and ultimately grow the circle of influence BGCMA Women’s Giving Circle has on the community. Women’s Giving Circle opens the door for Great Futures for girls!

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Women's Giving Circle Opportunities

2013 Kickoff Breakfast  with Spanx CEO Laurie Ann Goldman a Success!
More than 150 women gathered to learn more about what empowered Laurie Ann Goldman to become the CEO of Spanx and to learn more about Nyomi Haynes, the 2012-2013 BGCMA Youth of the Year winner! Check back soon for pictures of the morning. Check out our photos from the event on Facebook here!

2013 Volunteer Opportunities
Join Our Women's Giving Circle Members are committed to giving back to support GREAT Futures for BGCMA's female members. A background check is required before volunteering. Contact Lauren Race at lrace@bgcma.org or 404.688.2765 to sign-up! Here are some great opportunities to get involved throughout the year:  

GIRL TALK: Located at our Brookhaven Club in Dekalb County, this program consists of several sessions for girtls ages 13-17, focusing on promoting self-esteem and leadership skills. 2 volunteers are needed per session on Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m. 

MONEY MATTERS: Also located at our Brookhaven location, this program, for which the curriculum is provided, teaches our girls financial literacy- including saving, budgeting, and management of money.  Two volunteers are needed per session on Thursdays from 6-7 p.m.  

BELLA NOTTE: A leadership program for girls ages 13-17 at our Jones Club in Dekalb County, this unique program focuses on money management, female empowerment, and event planning. 4 volunteers are needed per session on  Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30.

SOUL, SUBSTANCE, AND STYLE: This program teaches etiquette in a unique way, enhancing the importance of grooming, cultural connectedness, public speaking, and nutrition. Each session has a discussion and an activity for young girls ages 10-12 at our Center of Hope in Thomasville. 2 volunteers are needed per session from 4:30-5:15 p.m on February 5, 12, 19, 26, and March 5 and March 12 of 2013.

GLOBAL GIRLS ACADEMY REFLECTION LEADERS: Held on Saturday April 13, 2013, this Academy is the celebration of an 8 week program that educates girls about issues facing females across the globe. Reflection Leaders must attend a pre-training and will work with the girls on Saturday April 13.  

Please remember that A background check is required before volunteering. Contact Lauren Race at lrace@bgcma.org or 404.688.2765 to sign-up!     

Youth of the Year Etiquette Breakfast and Trunk Show
Youth of the Year female finalists and more than 20 members of the Women’s Giving Circle enjoyed a morning at the W Hotel Saturday October 13 for the first Youth of the Year Etiquette Breakfast and Trunk Show! Supporters took part in an etiquette lesson, ranging from table setting manners to tips for social media. Check out photos from this exciting event!

 

Be Great with Dr. Condoleezza Rice
This past June, Dr. Condoleezza Rice spent the morning with BGCMA supporters at the St. Regis to talk about the importance of leadership. Take a look at Little Pink Book’s coverage and profile of Dr. Rice!

How Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Is Impacting Young Girls

BGCMA reaches an average of 1,380 girls ages 6-18 every day in 24 Clubs across the region, many of whom come from single-parent, economically disadvantaged homes. The Women's Giving Circle has been created to help fund programs designed specifically for these girls.  The programs focus on academics, self-confidence, leadership skills, and healthy lifestyles - things these young women need to be successful in life.

Donations from Women's Giving Circle members will be used to support existing programs like SMART Girls, Girl Power Summit and Youth of the Year, as well as to develop new programs that address the evolving needs of young women in our community.

For more information about the Women's Giving Circle, please contact Lauren Race, Director of Individual Giving, at lrace@bgcma.org or 404.688.2765.