The Greater Gardner Women's Circle of Giving is a volunteer organization started by several business leaders in the greater Gardner community in 2014 who were committed to making a difference. The Circle was established to organize and bring together the resources and talents of women in our community to support and improve the lives of women, children, and families. If you are interested in learning more about the Women’s Giving Circle, please contact Lynn Sayarath by phone at 508-212-5187 or via email at [email protected] - you can find our membership application below! History of the WCOG:
In 2022, the original Co-founders of the Circle passed the baton to the newly established leadership team to bring back the Women’s Circle of Giving after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. The new leadership team includes Lynn Cormier-Sayarath, Independent Clinical Social Worker & Full time Faculty member at William James College in Newton, Theresa Thompson, Physician Recruiter for Heywood Hospital, Shannon Ouellete, Financial Planner with Northwestern Mutual, and Tracy Hutchinson, Director of Grants Management and Fiscal Operations at Adcare Educational Institute. Together, these women are dedicated to reviving the Women’s Circle of Giving and continuing their mission to support the needs of women, children, and families in our community. The Women's Circle of Giving gathers quarterly each year (September/November/March/June) in a lively networking, and social event to learn about local Non-Profits seeking financial support for a cause that impacts our community. Members present nominations, cast a vote, and then write a tax-deductible check of $50 to the Non-profit organization voted by the majority. Beginning in 2023, Members also have the option to make an electronic donation via Square, which is not tax deductible since we provide a vehicle to collect and distribute those funds. Collectively, the membership determines where the most critical need lies and how to invest resources in hopes of creating the greatest impact community-wide. WCOG Online Square Payment Link: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLP38ZS6F0HWA/checkout/XETK6JBGIHD3PUJNKBJVIXFE
WCOG FAQ and Forms:
To review our FAQs, please click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ljbtu7bK8_bJK8ZoqUC5jL_J8DLpC0Bo/view?usp=sharing
If you are interested in becoming a member, please click here: https://forms.gle/Wa8LxySqLjT5aY299
If you are interested in submitting a nonprofit nomination, please click here: https://forms.gle/52kTcRPjjE4E1mY16
If you are interested in hosting or sponsoring an upcoming quarterly meeting, please click here to complete the form: https://forms.gle/Yz1zH4PtuRKn4WBGA
