2025 Grant Awards
AAWGT is excited to share the results of the vote by our members to determine which nonprofits should receive 2025 grant awards. This year’s 55-member Grants Committee was challenged with the task of thoughtfully considering a record number of worthy proposals from local nonprofits. Thanks to contributions from our members (350+ currently), we were able to award grants totaling $226,316, the largest annual amount in our history. Since our founding in 2006, we have provided over $2.1 million to nonprofits to help improve the quality of life for underserved women and families in Anne Arundel County.
Annapolis Immigration Justice Network: Legal Assistance for Vulnerable Immigrants in Anne Arundel County - $25,000 – To
provide financial assistance for legal representation for five
immigrant women and/or families with female heads of households and
ongoing legal support for over 300 clients per year.
Anne Arundel County Court Appointed Special Advocates: Operations -$25,000 – Support of their advocacy for children in the foster care system.
Asbury Church Assistance Network: Food Pantry - $25,000 – Provide healthy food choices to low-income/underserved families in Anne Arundel County.
Charting Careers: Advancing Positive Outcomes for Scholars and Families - $25,000 – Support
youth and their families in a holistic manner as they set and achieve
goals, increase their self-sufficiency, and work toward bright futures.
Journey to Joy Recovery House/Joy Reigns Lutheran Church: Journey to Joy Recovery House Life Skills Program - $14,018 – Provide
an affordable sober living home in our county where women can reunite
with their children while continuing their recovery journey.
Kindness Grows Here: Anne Arundel County “Kid Kindness Grants” - $4,298 –Provide
micro-grants and support to teams of local students who work with an
adult sponsor to plan and carry out projects that spread kindness and
belonging.
Little Yellow Bird Foundation: Dental Services for Homeless and Underserved Residents in Anne Arundel County - $25,000 – Support at least 100 underserved county women and families who need dental services and emergency care.
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church: Breakfast Club - $8,000 – Alleviate food insecurity, promote education, and restore dignity to families facing hardship.
OIC of Anne Arundel County: Career Pathways - $25,000 – Help
fund the Career Pathways program, which provides quality education and
training services that enable economically disadvantaged and unemployed
people of all races and backgrounds to become productive, more fulfilled
members of society.
PlayAnnapolis, Inc.: Equitable Access to Recreation - $25,000 – Funding
to increase equitable access to sports for underserved youth, focusing
on Title I schools, Spanish speakers, and female athletes.
Seafarers Foundation, Inc.: Summer Youth Program - $25,000 – Enhance the safety and sustainability of swimming lessons for underserved children during their Summer Youth Program.
We very much look forward to partnering with these amazing nonprofits as the year goes forward!