Seeds of Strength
women coming together to make a difference
OUR MISSION
Seeds of Strength is a philanthropic women’s giving circle in which members come together to enrich lives in the Georgetown community.
OUR GRANTS
Areas of interest for grants may include art and culture; community development; children, youth and families; education; the environment; and health and human services. In our first ten years, 83 grants have been given with a total of $1,328,000. In 2019, we awarded 9 grants totaling $182,000.
MEMBERSHIP
Support our community through your membership. Our members are women with various backgrounds ranging in age from 20-something to 90-something. While there is no required time commitment from any member, there are many ways to be involved if a member chooses.
The Garden Spot
See What's Growing in Our Garden
Read about our grant recipients, SoS events, committee happenings, and more. Click on the Title or Image to see the full story
by Katrina King
Imagine waking up every morning to a hand-wringing, heart-wrenching family situation that not only darkens your outlook but your spirit as well. Imagine having a desire for counseling and guidance but having no hope of affording it. Then, imagine a ray of light, piercing through the darkness, in the form of a caring counselor, who can guide you to a solution, and, unbelievably, at no cost to you.
Now, flip to the other side of this situation and imagine that you are a part of that light and guidance. As an SOS member you don’t have to imagine because you are a part of the light and guidance!
Let me introduce you to our grantee, STARRY.
STARRY’s vision is for every child...
by Katrina King
Focused and determined are two adjectives that I would use to describe Tamara Hudgins, Executive Director of Girlstart. She stared COVID straight in the eyes and figured out ways to keep this nonprofit thriving and serving to increase girls’ interest and engagement in STEM by providing year-round programs that inspire girls to pursue STEM majors and careers and to see STEM as a way to solve problems that chance the world. Tamara’s motto is to “make it through — or make it through strong!” and this year they are exceeding at making it through strong.
With the virus affecting their ability to meet together in person, Girlstart quickly re-imagined what thei...
It is said that “Necessity is the Mother of Invention,” and that is how our virtual Grant Awards Night and Annual Meeting came about.
On March 15th, the CDC issued guidance to postpone or cancel events of more than 50 people, which prompted us to reconsider our plans for our May 7th event at Berry Creek Country Club. I convened a video conference with the Committee Chairs to brainstorm alternatives. As you know, Grant Awards Night is the culmination of our year’s work. At this event, we distribute our donations, as grants, to local nonprofits. And with the impact of COVID-19, it was never more important to fund their projects.
Within a week, the Board approved moving our event to...
by Babs Cape –
Aging brings more than aches and pains and gray hair. Without funds enough for daily living, aging can create a sense of loss, fear and hopelessness. The Caring Place (TCP) assists our aging community in a special way, and Seeds of Strength is part of making that possible.
TCP’s program, SENIOR INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM (SIP), began two years ago. The goal for SIP is to provide overall basic-needs support to 600 individuals, age 65 or older, with any type of assistance provided by the Caring Place, which includes financial and non-financial assistance. Its goal is also to provide case-management support to 75 individuals, age 65 or older.
Identifying those in need, an...Dollars Granted
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