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Thank you for being a member of Anne Arundel Women Giving Together! Your membership is the first step in creating meaningful change for women, children, and families throughout Anne Arundel County. One of the things that makes AAWGT so special is that members can choose to be as involved as they'd like.

If you’re interested in deepening your impact, we invite you to serve on a committee or join one of our member groups. Committee participation is a great way to build relationships, develop new skills, and help shape the future of our organization. Most committees meet once a month and require approximately five additional volunteer hours per month for general committee members. Activities may include planning events, welcoming new members, reviewing grant applications, supporting communications, connecting with nonprofit organizations, and more.

If you’d like to get involved, simply complete the form here!

Diaper Packing Party!

Join us to pack diapers in support of Walk the Walk Foundation. This packing plays an important role in helping Walk the Walk Foundation keep up with the demand for diapers, and it is a great opportunity to make a hands-on impact in our local community.

As a volunteer, you will repackage donated diapers into bundles of 25 and apply labels to purchased packs, preparing them for distribution to 25 partner agencies. This ensures fair, consistent, and dignified support for families across our community.

Date: Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am
Where: Walk the Walk Foundation
8855 Veterans Highway, Millersville, MD

This event is hosted by the Next Gen Committee, and is open to  members and their guests. Members, please bring your family and friends, including children. Space is limited, so please register today!

REGISTER HERE TODAY!

Please contact nextgen@givingtogether.org if you have any questions about this vounteer opportunity.

Join Us for Coffee & Conversation: Start your morning with AAWGT at our monthly Getting Together for coffee on Wednesday, September 9th at Rise Up in Severna Park from 8:30am-10:00am.

Enjoy a cup of coffee, meaningful conversation, and an opportunity to connect with fellow members in a relaxed setting. Whether you’re a new member to AAWGT or have been part of our giving circle for years, this is a great way to build relationships and share ideas with women who are passionate about making a difference in our community. Although this is a Members-Only event, registered guests are warmly welcomed. 

We hope you’ll join us for a warm welcome and a great start to your day!

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With the app, you can: 

• Register for the latest events
• View and update member profiles
• Network with members through the member directory

Download the Wild Apricot for Members app today for iOS or Android and never miss an event!

Networking Together!: NextGen Committee Hosts an Unforgettable Night

Thank you to everyone who joined the Anne Arundel Women Giving Together NextGen Committee for a fantastic night of networking, new connections, and community. We were thrilled to welcome a room full of women—including many who were introduced to our Giving Circle for the very first time! A special thank you to Broadneck Grill & Cantina for donating 10% of the evening's food sales to support AAWGT’s grantmaking, helping us continue to improve the lives of women, children, and families throughout Anne Arundel County.

Broadneck Grill

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In Case You Missed It: Watch Our Latest Education Event

Understanding the Impacts of Immigration Enforcement in Anne Arundel County

In June, Anne Arundel Women Giving Together hosted a webinar that provided an overview of trends in immigration enforcement policies and effects at the national, state and local level. Our experts from the Annapolis Immigration Justice Network and the Rapid Response Team, explored the real impacts on families, shared trusted resources, and identified concrete steps we can take together to support our neighbors in Anne Arundel County. County Executive Steuart Pittman also joined us for this important discussion. Watch the video today!

Thank you to Presenting Sponsor Sims & Campbell

“We are proud to be one of AAWGT’s longest standing sponsors,” says Frank Campbell, Principal and Founder of Sims & Campbell, one of the area’s largest and most respected estate planning firms. “AAWGT’s mission of serving women and families gives strength and vitality to our community, ultimately benefiting us all.”

Sims & Campbell’s estate planning lawyers advise individuals and families in creating estate plans that provide for beneficiaries, minimize gift and estate taxes, preserve and protect assets, designate guardians of minor children, and benefit charitable organizations. The firm’s experienced counsel provides solid guidance on complex trust and estate legal issues with common sense, clarity and human understanding.

Learn more about our AAWGT sponsorships here.

We’re thrilled to share that 12 new members have joined us since May! A warm welcome to our newest Anne Arundel Women Giving Together members—we’re so glad you’re here! Together, our collective giving strengthens support for women and children across Anne Arundel County, and we’re excited to make an impact together.

Shelly Elliott
Stacey Fitzgerald
Tobi Limke
Chloe Martin
Mary McClellan
Martha Mihaly Black
Nancy Pressman
Aslin Sauer
Jane Seiss
Richelle Simmons
Joanna Tobin
Sue Venter 

(New members from 5/11/2026 - 8/2/2026)

Into Our Next Decade

As we begin a new program year, AAWGT finds itself in an exciting position: standing at the threshold of our next decade.

As we celebrate our 20th anniversary year and prepare for our 20th grant cycle, we have an exciting opportunity to build on two decades of collective philanthropy, learning, and community impact. AAWGT’s continued growth invites us to ask new questions about how we can strengthen our grantmaking, best serve our members, and position our organization for the future. That work is already underway as we continue to professionalize our operations, implement our first Strategic Plan, and build on the findings of our first Grantee Benefit Review. I look forward to sharing both of these important resources with our members in the months ahead. 

One of my favorite traditions of the year is our Grants Showcase, where we celebrate the organizations that are transforming the lives of women and families across Anne Arundel County through the support of AAWGT members. I hope you will join us on September 29th as we recognize our 2025 grant recipients and learn more about the impact of their work in our community.

And when you register, consider bringing a guest. Better yet, bring a daughter, granddaughter, niece, goddaughter, or another young woman in your life who shares your passion for giving back. As we look ahead to the future of AAWGT, there is no better way to strengthen our circle than by welcoming the next generation of philanthropists and introducing them to the opportunities available through both AAWGT and our growing Next Gen initiative.

-Ellen Shiery
President 

Celebrating 20 Years Together

By building AAWGT’s endowment, we create a lasting financial foundation that can support our mission year after year—helping ensure that future generations of members can continue the collective giving and grantmaking that have made such a difference in our community.

“Endowment is oxygen,” say Tara Clifford and Bronwyn Belling, our 20th Anniversary Endowment Campaign Chairs, “and creates lasting impact for AAWGT in our community.”

First established in 2011, AAWGT’s Endowment has now grown to more than $1 million. As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we are building on that foundation with a goal of raising $200,000 and welcoming 20 new Lifetime Members. Thanks to nine new Lifetime Members and generous individual gifts this year, we are already well on our way!

Help us secure AAWGT’s financial future and assure additional grant dollars. Make a gift to the Endowment or become a Lifetime Member today.

Join us in helping to secure a strong financial future and assure additional  grant dollars by contributing or becoming a Lifetime Member today!