WOMEN’S GIVING CIRCLE
This is an exciting next step in a ten-year journey empowering and exploring the issues facing women and girls in our County.
What is a giving circle?
A giving circle is a group collaborating for change. Like-minded individuals join together and pool their funds, discuss issues that matter to them, and decide together where to give their money, time, and talent.
We have seen the impact of Circles across the country where women pool their donations to have a greater impact together than they may have had separately. The most successful groups learn together about the needs and opportunities facing their community. They deepen their engagement with the community and foster belonging.
In 2024, members of the Coalition of Chautauqua County Women and Girls Steering Committee launched the Women’s Giving Circle of Chautauqua County. This membership effort provides structure and financial stability for the Coalition’s long-term vision of providing opportunities for women and girls to thrive.
Our Mission
Building a better future for women and girls of Chautauqua County.
Our Purpose
We empower women and girls by pooling our resources and experiences to amplify our impact.
Our Values
Belonging
Community
Growth and Learning
Shared Leadership
Chautauqua County Data & Status Reports
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Chautauqua County Community Needs Assessment – Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc.
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Financial Hardship in New York – ALICE Data (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed)
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Status Report of Women and Girls
Meet Our Leadership Team
Judith Claire
Jane Cleaver Becker
Jennifer DeLancey
Amanda Gesing
Karen Goodell
Polly Hampton
Diane E. Hannum
Anne Hoyt
Tory Irgang
Erin Pender
Rev. Amy Rohler
Terrie Tucker
Join the Giving Circle
We invite you to join the Women’s Giving Circle of Chautauqua County as a Founding Member. This requires a two-year commitment of at least $500 per year. Our members will create and facilitate a grantmaking process that will funnel your commitment into the community. The 2024 membership recruitment process will close near the end of the year. Initial grants will be made in 2024. Please consider making your commitment to join today and inviting a friend, family member, or neighbor to do the same.