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Dates to Remember:

July 24: Flashes of Hope photo shoot

Sept. 6, 9 AM-Noon: "Visioning the Future of the GCH," 10340 Brittenford Dr., Vienna

Sept. 10, 7-9 PM (Newcomers @ 6:30 PM): Quarterly Meeting, 2104 Polo Pointe Dr., Vienna

Nov. 13, 7-9 PM: Quarterly Meeting- Voting on Grants, location TBD

Jan. 30, 7:30 PM: Grantee Celebration @ Lake Anne RCC Rose Gallery

2006 Best of Reston Award

2006 Empowered Women International-Evelyn LaPierre Award

2005 Fairfax County Volunteer Service Award

2005 Virginia Congressional Commendation

2004 Reston Times Citizen of the Year

2004 Reston Interfaith Community Partner Award

THANKS TO ALL OF OUR DONORS & GUESTS FOR MAKING EMPTY BOWLS SUCH A SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER! FOR DETAILS, SEE OUR EVENTS PAGE

Mission

The Giving Circle of HOPE helps people in need in Northern Virginia by issuing annual grants and participating in ongoing & one-time service projects.

Goals

make a difference in the community by contributing time, talents and monetary resources
encourage community among ourselves and those we serve
increase public awareness of local needs
encourage self sufficiency and well-being among those in need
promote volunteerism and effective philanthropy
build a network that is a catalyst for positive change

What is a Giving Circle?

Giving circles are a new trend in philanthropy. Like an investment club, members combine their resources and collectively decide how to use them to impact a specific cause or interest area. Giving circles provide a rewarding experience for donors as well as recipients. By joining with like-minded individuals, there is greater power to create change and make a meaningful difference in the community. Giving circles make philanthropy accessible to people who are at different income levels and stages of their careers and lives—in other words, you don’t have to be a millionaire to be a philanthropist.

Quotation of the Month

Generosity is a principle, not an amount.
Millie Thornton

Giving Circle of HOPE
P.O. Box 8832
Reston, VA 20195

givingcircle@hotmail.com

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