1. The
interested join the Circle by pledging a minimum of $1,000 a
year for three years. Those under the age of 22 may join at
$500 per year. Donors who achieve cumulative levels of giving
will be recognized as follows:
Diamond: $5,000 or more
Emerald: $3,001-$4,999
Sapphire: $1,000-$3,000 |
2. Membership
contributions are placed into The Women’s Giving Circle of
Frederick County Fund at the Community Foundation. One-half
stays in the permanent fund to be invested for the long-term,
with only the annual distribution used for making grants. The
other half is placed in the fund to be used entirely for
making grants in the next fiscal year. |
3. The
total grant amount available each year will be awarded to
women in need and organizations aiding such women. Empowering
women in need to become stronger and self-sufficient allows
them to improve the quality of their lives and the lives of
those for whom they are responsible. |
The
circle of women helping women has never been stronger. 
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