The Women’s Philanthropic Giving Circle (WPGC) gathered for this year’s check ceremony in October. During the ceremony, members of the WPGC presented grants to this year’s deserving recipients. From children’s therapy scholarships to helping the homeless, each project chosen for this grant cycle is making an impactful difference in our community.
Congratulations to this years grant recipients:
- Find, Feed, Restore (Received $5,000): Offers multiple housing options and programs for homeless families with children. Their programs include Housing First, Affordable Housing, and Homeless Avoidance.
- Brother’s Keeper (Received $2,000): Committed to serving the poor and needy regardless of race, creed, sex, or ethnicity. Their services include a thrift store, soup kitchen, and assisting people in becoming self-sufficient.
- iDignity (Received $5,000): Assists vulnerable people in the Central Florida area in obtaining their personal identification. The documents iDignity provides allow their clients to apply for housing, jobs, and even education.
- Liz’s Legacy (Received $5,000): Ensures children in the Central Florida area receive professional mental health assistance so they can heal. Liz’s Legacy grants financial support to offset the cost of therapy for children and teens.
- Matthew’s Hope (Received $5,000): Focuses on providing basic needs to the homeless community and building back their dignity and independence. Their services include medical checkups, dentist visits, showers, washing of clothes, food pantry, a soup kitchen, and more.
- St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, St. Kateri Habitat (Received $5,000): A garden meant to bring St. Matthew’s youth group closer to God. Vegetables and fruits grown are sent to Matthew’s Hope to feed the homeless.
This year’s grant cycle raised an impressive total of $27,000, thanks to the dedication and support of all WPGC members. The contributions made will help fund these essential programs and initiatives that the women ensure align with our shared values and faith.
Together, the WPGC is working to create a lasting positive impact that will benefit our community for generations to come.
We encourage those interested in learning more about the WPGC or applying for next year’s grant cycle to visit our website page for more information.
