A women's giving circle in Battle Creek, Michigan since 2012
Boys & Girls Club of Battle Creek was the recipient of the Women of Impact funding at our December 10, 2013 meeting.
This organization supports hundreds of local at-risk youth with quality, safe, positive after school programming. The Club’s mission is to inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
We had a fantastic meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the Cricket Club, in downtown Battle Creek. We had over 11 women who wanted to share with us information about organizations that are improving the life conditions of women, girls, children and families here in Battle Creek. We heard about 3 wonderful presentations last Tuesday – Girls on the Run, Community Healthcare Connections and Boys & Girls Club of Battle Creek. All were wonderful presentations followed by great questions. We selected the Boys & Girls Club of Battle Creek as our next organization for our collective giving. Please make your checks out to Boys & Girls Club of Battle Creek and mail to Donna Lartigue.
For those members who have not been able to come to a meeting, I encourage you to do so when you have an opportunity. We have had an amazing year and have had the opportunity and privilege to give to wonderful organizations who are changing lives in our community!
I truly believe that we enrich our lives when we give to others. I believe that Women of Impact can be a call for action to women in our community to get involved, to join hands and hearts in collaboration with each other and to share and give what we can to help strengthen and improve lives in our community.
Many thanks to you all and have a wonderful and joyous Christmas season!
— WOI Founder Donna Lartigue
S.A.F.E. Place was the recipient of the Women of Impact funding at our September 10, 2013 meeting.
S.A.F.E. Place is committed to helping victims of domestic violence and their families. This organization provides critical services to many area residents in need of safe shelter, counseling, and more.
Mission: Reduce domestic violence by providing temporary shelter, crisis intervention and support counseling, advocacy, education, and limited financial assistance by working collaboratively with other community agencies coordinating available resources to assist the victim in breaking the cycle of violence and moving toward self-sufficiency.
Would you like to stay engaged with our funding recipients? Here is a note from March recipient Freedom School.
The CDF Freedom Schools program provides summer and after-school enrichment that helps children fall in
love with reading, increases their self-esteem, and generates more positive attitudes toward learning.We would like to invite you to be a part of this Wonderful summer enrichment program as a guest reader. We are asking you to spare just 30 minutes from 8:30am to 9:00am with us out of your day. You may bring your own book to share or we can provide you with a book from our Freedom Schools library.
If you are willing to share your time, please contact Ms. Mariama or Ms. Amber to see if any dates are still available. Their contact information and more details are available in this information sheet:
Sprout Urban Farms was the recipient of the Women of Impact funding at our June 11, 2013 meeting.
Sprout Urban Farms works with Battle Creek residents to establish community gardening, runs its own urban farm, and has numerous programs that are designed to improve food access in the Battle Creek area.
Mission: We are a Battle Creek community food network of backyard, community, and institutional gardeners, sharing resources and educational opportunities, with a focus on improving food access for all residents.