Women of Impact

A women's giving circle in Battle Creek, Michigan since 2012

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An update and history of Women of Impact

June 1, 2013 By Women of Impact

We wanted to share a letter from one of the founding members of Women of Impact of Greater Battle Creek.  Donna Lartigue sent this to the group following the March meeting.  We think it is a great progress report and history for the group.  Enjoy!

As I shared with members last night, Women of Impact’s total membership  for 2012 was 65 members.  Our total giving for 2012 was $21,800!!!! We had approximately 7 members who have left the area or who felt they could no longer participate,  bringing our  total to 58 members. However, we had 11 women join Women of Impact last night, which brings our total membership to 69 women!!  This is awesome!

As I reflect about the creation of Women of Impact, I remember when the thought of creating a giving circle was just that, a thought – an idea.  I remember feeling DEEPLY compelled to take on the project. Why? Because I felt the need to give back and wanted to make Battle Creek a better place to live for everyone.   I moved to Battle Creek 10 years ago with my husband, Carlton and son, Ethan to accept a Program Director position with the WK Kellogg Foundation. I had the privilege to serve on its Hometown programming team and manage a grant portfolio that supported the needs of Battle Creek. During the 7 years I worked at WKKF, I came to learn about how special the people in Battle Creek are and  how my family and I have come to call Battle Creek our home. I also learned and saw first- hand the impact of the health, educational, economic and racial disparities that exist in our community and the impact these disparities have on the overall financial health, sustainability and well-being of our community.

I am so thankful to my friends who answered my invitation to explore the creation of a giving circle – Stephanie Stewart, Chris Kwak, Kathy Sue Dunn, Grace Cowens, Teresa Durham, Denise Brooks-Williams, Patricia Adams, Katie Moskalik, Mishca Smith, Lynn Van Pelt, and Paula Ware. It is because of the hard work of these incredible women that Women of Impact was born.

I am equally grateful to the many women who have joined Women of Impact.  It is my deepest hope that this journey will allow us to continue to explore a range of experiences and perspectives in Battle Creek.  It is also my hope, that as a diverse group of women,  we come together, to celebrate our commonalities and appreciate our differences.

We can do so much more together than we can as individuals.  As we continue to grow, the importance and power of our giving will also grow and our leveraged giving will continue to create greater impact.

Many thanks to you all,

Donna

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Sexual Assault Services shares information with Women of Impact

May 10, 2013 By Women of Impact

Our December 2012 funding recipient Sexual Assault Services would like to share their Annual Report and Spring 2013 Newsletter with Women of Impact.

Please click below to download!

SAS annual report

SAS Spring 2013 Newsletter

Sexual Assault Services newsletter

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Spotlight on Read Aloud CDF-Freedom Schools

March 12, 2013 By Women of Impact

Read Aloud CDF-Freedom Schools was the recipient of the Women of Impact funding at our March 12, 2013 meeting.

CDF Freedom SchoolsThe Children’s Defense Fund’s Freedom School™ is a six-week summer educational program for school-age children. Staffed by college-age interns, the CDF Freedom Schools program provides a supportive learning environment for children—who are referred to in the program as “scholars”—with a curriculum that emphasizes reading, writing, mentoring, leadership, and conflict resolution.

The City of Battle Creek has 2 active CDF Freedom Schools sites that operate from June 28-August 6.

According to the Children’s Defense Fund national website, The CDF Freedom Schools program provides summer enrichment through a model curriculum that supports children and families around five essential components:

  • High quality academic enrichment
  • Parent and family involvement
  • Social action and civic engagement
  • Intergenerational servant leadership development
  • Nutrition, health and mental health

For more information on Read Aloud CDF-Freedom Schools, please see the program website: http://www.childrensdefense.org/programs-campaigns/freedom-schools/

Check out the Battle Creek program on Facebook

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Spotlight on Sexual Assault Services

December 11, 2012 By Women of Impact

Sexual Assault Services of Calhoun County was the recipient of the Women of Impact funding at our December 11, 2012 meeting.

Sexual Assault Services of Calhoun CountySexual Assault Services of Calhoun County (SAS) provides comprehensive services to victims of sexual assault and abuse, and their loved ones, throughout Calhoun County.  SAS began providing services in October 1996, after much work done by the Calhoun County Sexual Assault/Abuse Coordinating Council determined a need for such services.  The Battle Creek Health System agreed to become the non-profit fiduciary agent, and the multi-disciplinary council secured the first grant funding to begin the program.

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Spotlight on Community HealthCare Connections

September 11, 2012 By Women of Impact

Community HealthCare Connections was the recipient of the Women of Impact funding at our September 11, 2012 meeting.

Community HealthCare ConnectionsCommunity HealthCare Connections is the umbrella organization resulting from the merger of the Nursing Clinic of Battle Creek and Calhoun Health Plan.

CHC connects uninsured and underinsured vulnerable individuals to urgent medical care and basic health, navigation, referral and advocacy services.

The Nursing Clinic of Battle Creek provides free, urgent, non-emergency care to those in medical and financial need.

Calhoun Health Plan provides access to primary medical and dental care as well as access to healthcare referral and advocacy services.

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