Women Give San Diego (WGSD) had its first meeting of 2015 with an entertaining Game of Passion theme. At the home of Rosanne Holliday, Women Give members celebrated another year of successful grantmaking, while continuing to give back by gathering diaper donations to support vulnerable mothers in San Diego County. WGSD was proud to donate over a carload of diapers …
Succession Reigns in 2015 at Women Give San Diego
Women Give is announcing a leadership change for 2015 that will bring two new co-presidents to WGSD beginning in the summer. Merle Brodie and Bumni Esho will turn over the reigns to Morgan Justice-Black and Sabrina Martucci Johnson. Seasoned leaders with WGSD since 2011, Morgan and Sabrina are looking forward to working with the 130+ membership on previous and new …
Women Give Grantmaking Poised to Hit $100,000 Mark!
It’s been another banner year for Women Give San Diego, as pooled philanthropy from its members will allow the Grants Team to recommend $100,000 in grants late this Spring. This would be the most we’ve ever provided during a grant cycle in the history of Women Give. An update on this year’s process… Women Give leadership came together in 2014 …
Stories and Insights Revealed by Three Successful Entrepreneurs
Even before the holiday season kicked off, Women Give San Diego was reminded how much we have to be thankful for as members and guests gathered together for a fantastic event of good times, good food, and good people. The theme? Stories and Insights Revealed by Three Successful Entrepreneurs. This panel, facilitated by Julie Dubick, was comprised of three remarkable …
Celebrating San Diego’s philanthropists
Linda Katz is the honorary chair of National Philanthropy Day San Diego On Oct. 28, San Diegans like Evelyn and Ernest Rady, and Lori M. Walton will be honored at National Philanthropy Day San Diego’s awards luncheon. But working behind the scenes to organize the event and spread the word about volunteerism is Del Mar’s Linda Katz. Katz, who describes herself …
Legislation and its Impact on the Working Poor
Women Give San Diego recently hosted Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez and Council President Todd Gloria to learn more about legislation they are both working on to help working women and families. This was WGSD’s kick-off meeting for the new granting cycle, on Monday September 15, 2014. While our members are well aware that pay equity continues to be a problem for …
WGSD Member, Susannah Stokes Mazzoni
1st Lieutenant, United States Marine Corps March 27, 2014, Written by www.leanin.org Helmand province, Afghanistan I was four years old when I knew that I wanted to be a U.S. Marine. Sitting on the bleachers at Parris Island, South Carolina, I watched in fascination as platoons of young enlisted men marched in perfect cadence across the parade field to graduate …
WGSD Member, Barbara Bry
March 10, 2014 Women Give San Diego founding member, Barbara Bry in Sacramento with Assembly Majority Leader (and Speaker to be) Toni Atkins who named her District 78 Woman of the Year! A wonderful ceremony this morning honoring 80 amazing and diverse women from all parts of California. Congratulations and thank you, Barbara!
Grant Awards Celebration!
February 28, 2014 Join Women Give San Diego for its 2014 Grant Awards Celebration on Monday, March 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the San Diego Humane Society. Celebrate another successful year of grant making and learn about the 2014 grant recipients! Bring a prospect and share the spirit of Women Give San Diego with a friend, colleague, or neighbor!
WGSD Member, Shana Hazan
February 11, 2014 Congratulations Women Give San Diego member, Shana Hazan, for being appointed to the city’s Human Relations Commission!