“Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, an amateur built the Ark; professionals built the Titanic."
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New Member Orientation
Our new member orientation will be on June 10. Watch for details via email and join us!
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COVID Recovery Tutoring
"The Foundation for Educational Excellence has received a $25,000 grant from Women In Philanthropy to fund tutoring needs for COVID recovery programs for students at Robert Smalls International Academy and Shanklin Elementary School.
The “Emerging Scholars” funding will provide 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students, who are three or more grade levels behind, with high-quality reading instruction and intervention.
The Foundation is grateful for the COVID-related educational funding provided by Women in Philanthropy. We are confident that it will make a significant difference in empowering students to succeed."
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The Antioch Express' Maiden Voyage
On May 4, five members of Women in Philanthropy were among two dozen guests invited to join the staff of Antioch Education Center in Ridgeland for the inaugural trip of the Antioch Express. WIP chair Elizabeth Loda, vice chair Lesley Gilbert, grants committee members Mary-Stuart Alderman and Pamela Stone, and events chair Peaches Peterson, along with the Community Foundation CEO and several staff members, and public officials from Ridgeland and Hardeeville, boarded two 24-passenger buses, funded in part by a $30,000 grant from WIP.
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Located within walking distance of several low-income housing units along the main street of Ridgeland, Antioch Education Center initiated the express bus service to provide early morning and afternoon transportation for workers to get to and from jobs in Bluffton and on Hilton Head Island. The buses stopped at three locations in Bluffton and six on the Island. Specific stops will be finalized as passenger needs are determined.
Pictured above, left to right: Scott Wierman, president and CEO of the Community Foundation; Lisa Hodge, program associate and WIP liaison for the Community Foundation; Jackie O'Bannon, head of Antioch Education Center; Debbie Cahoon, vice president for Community Investment for the Community Foundation; and Peaches Peterson, Community Foundation board member and WIP events chair
Pictured to the right: the Antioch Express busses
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New Member Spotlight: Pam Fahrner
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Please welcome the Reverend Pam Fahrner!
Pam is an associate priest at All Saints Episcopal Church. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she has lived in California, Virginia and Maryland - and she has lived in South Carolina since 2013. With an undergraduate degree in dental hygiene, she worked for 20+ years as a registered dental hygienist. She owned an art gallery and custom framing business for 20 years as well.
Pam is the mother of two sons and the grandmother of four. She was ordained in 2008 as a deacon in the Episcopal Church and a priest in 2009. As associate priest, she participates in the management of the church, preaches, celebrates and is largely responsible for pastoral care ministries. She currently serves on the Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina. She and her husband Jeff have been married for 50+ years and live in Bluffton.
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The Spring Tea Is (Hopefully) Here to Stay!
The WIP Spring Tea in April that Elizabeth Loda so elegantly revived in her home was a wonderful way to share an afternoon with WIP members, guests and friends ... while also discussing WIP's value to the community!
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Thank you to all attended! We hope you enjoy the photos from this memorable event!
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This was our first sizeable indoor event since the pandemic started. Members were able to catch up with one another ... and in the case of new members, meet for the first time! Here we have Iva Welton and Mary Lou Harding in conversation.
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It was great to see the many WIP members who turned out for the Spring Tea. Pictured here is advisory board member Martha Anne McDonald.
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Dulcet tones of harp music wafted through the air as harpist Lucy Scandrett provided beautiful background music for the event.
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Also, thank you for all the donations to Deep Well; they were very appreciative and their shelves were indeed empty when we arrived with your contributions.
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Pictured left to right are Dina Donovan (Deep Well volunteer) and Elizabeth Loda, WIP chair, filling up a car trunk with donations from the Spring Tea attendees.
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What Members Are Saying
What members said about the Spring Tea…
"Again, thank you for a truly lovely event in your beautiful home ... especially like the library and seeing your sailing photos." -Liz
"Dear Elizabeth, Everything about the WIP Spring Tea was absolutely lovely: your beautiful home on the water, all the delicious food so graciously prepared and displayed, your sweet guest pouring tea in gorgeous china tea cups, the harpist, but most importantly being together with friends in a normal gathering for the first time in over a year. You’re a sensational hostess! You looked fabulous, and I had a terrific time! We were all expressing our joy and gratitude as we were leaving. Thank You!" -Susan
"Thank you, Elizabeth, for inviting me. I have always been a champion of women - their power and gifts - too often underestimated in our culture. I am attracted to the idea of women joining their voices, talents, creativity and strength and collectively pooling resources to create a better community and world. I would love to join this fine organization! In faith," -Pam
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Grants Committee Special Request |
Final call for the WIP Grants Committee…
We have one seat remaining on the Grants Committee. If you're interested in sitting on the WIP Grants Committee, please submit your interest and bio to Andi Purple, Grants Chair at andipurple@aol.com.
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