Joining Seeds of Strength in 2021 and being new to Georgetown, I wanted to learn more about the non-profits that serve Georgetown residents through our funding, so I thought joining the Grants Committee was an ideal way to accomplish this. After serving as a member on the committee and experiencing several grant cycles, I was so impressed with the process, fellow committee members and leadership that I felt I needed to “step up to the plate” and volunteer to be the Chair. The grants committee members have various backgrounds and diverse experiences but share the same passion for our mission. The 2025-2026 grant cycle will be an exciting year as we streamline the grant application process for the applicants, grants committee and the Seeds of Strength membership resulting in a more effective utilization of all our efforts.
Reprinted from September 2025’s member newsletter