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 Archive for January, 2007Issues and Impact: Documenting That Nebulous Social ChangeTuesday, January 30th, 2007Philosophers wonder about the chronological concerns of chickens and eggs. Those in Homeland Security wrangle the line between safety and liberty. Corporate CEOs debate strategies for getting a bigger slice of the market. Politicians ponder the make-up of the swing voter’s brain. New Year, New Resolutions, New BlogMonday, January 29th, 2007Hello, my name is Sherell Fuller, and as the new Program Assistant with The Women’s Foundation, I’d like to personally welcome you to learn more about us. It’s been a few weeks since I joined the team, but it seems like I’ve been a regular for months. Greys: Still going philanthropy!Friday, January 26th, 2007Well, I’m sure I don’t need to tell you this, dear loyal readers, since I am sure that after last week’s endorsement of Grey’s Anatomy, you went straight home last night to curl up and watch. But, for those of you who were caught up in the second winter storm of the year here in Washington, never fear. Your update is here. Money is not a four letter word.Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007Earlier this month, Andrea Learned posted a Census finding revealing that money holds more weight than life purpose for young people today—compared to youth in 1970.
For this little tidbit of information, she took a fair amount of comment flack from folks wanting to defend the honor of today’s young people or to deny this statistic’s accuracy at all.
I must say, I was not compelled to do the same. I’m not disturbed by this fact; I even find it a little encouraging.
Considering that today’s young people will follow on the heels of my peer 20 and 30-somethings, otherwise known as Generation Debt, it seems logical to me that they’d prioritize earning a decent living.
New Year, New Promise!Friday, January 19th, 2007
Yesterday the Willard Ballroom was packed with Washingtonians of The Year honorees past and present – including our own Anne Mosle – breaking bread as they celebrated their collective contributions to the city. Grey’s goes philanthropy.Friday, January 19th, 2007I love Grey’s Anatomy, even more than I love Google and Goodsearch. I agree completely with Oprah, when she says, "If you’re not watching Grey’s, you’re nowhere." Indeed. And now there’s even more to love, because they’re taking on some philanthropy-related issues through one of my favorite characters, Izzy. A shout out to the ten dollar donor.Thursday, January 18th, 2007It’s been a big week for the little guy (or gal) of philanthropy this week, it seems, between two of my favorite bloggers, Dollar Philanthropy and Tactical Philanthropy discussing giving plans and options for those who may be in the market to give $10 instead of $25,000. Claudia Thorne brings home the power of giving together!Tuesday, January 9th, 2007Hi all, Anne here, and I just had to note for everyone how thrilled I was to open my Washington Post on Sunday and read Claudia Thorne’s piece, "The Joy of Philanthropy!" For the full article, click here! Her experience as a member of Washington Area Women’s Foundation’s African American Women’s Giving Circle brought home what we embrace at the Foundation—that the power of philanthropy is measured not by what one individual can do, but by the impact achieved when people come together to work towards a common goal!
Many thanks, Claudia, for taking the time to share with our community the tangible and spiritual power of giving together and what it’s meant to you. The African American Women’s Giving Circle has supported wonderful organizations and influenced the lives of many girls and young women who are finding their way in our community.
Your story is a perfect example of how giving together truly does come full circle for everyone involved!
And speaking of “involved,” this should be the new key word for 2007 in the Washington area! There are so many ways to get involved with The Women’s Foundation—from Giving Circles to the upcoming Leadership Awards—and experience what Claudia so eloquently termed “the joy of philanthropy.”
So join us! There’s space for everyone to make a difference here at The Women’s Foundation, and as Claudia said, “You can be a philanthropist, too!”
Pursuing Happyness: Wishing Chris were Christine…Monday, January 8th, 2007I love Will Smith. And I loved his new movie, Pursuit of Happyness. Many thanks!Wednesday, January 3rd, 2007
I was bowled over and truly touched by all of the extremely kind and celebratory messages you sent to me about the Washingtonian of the Year Award.
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