Greenville Women Giving
Greenville Women Giving, a non-profit organization comprised of women, is a special initiative of the Community Foundation and was started in Greenville, SC in 2006. These women are committed to helping the local community by awarding grants in five areas: arts and culture, education, health, human services, and environment. The organization issues grants starting at $40,000 and going up to $100,000. GWG has given more than $1,250,000 over its 4 years in existence. Membership into the organization is open to any woman who is willing to give $1,000 a year for a minimum of 3 years as well as a small administrative fee.
In this video, Harriet Goldsmith, a co-founder of Greenville Women Giving, introduces viewers to the organization and what it is doing in the community around Greenville, SC. She also speaks about some of the organizations that have received grants from GWG and how those grants have impacted many lives. If you would like more information visit Greenville Women Giving and the Community Foundation of Greenville.