Women in Philanthropy Donates $15,000 to Memory Matters

The members of Women in Philanthropy wanted to give a special gift to the community in honor of their 15th anniversary and chose Memory Matters as the recipient.

Women in Philanthropy is dedicated to promoting the power of collective giving, engaging and inspiring women along their philanthropic path, and supporting new approaches to address community needs. Over the past 15 years, their members have built an endowment of over $1 million and have awarded almost $360,000 in grants to Beaufort County 501(c)(3) organizations. For more information about Women in Philanthropy, contact the Community Foundation at 843.681.9100.

Photo: Front row, L –R: Sheila Strand –Executive Director of Memory Matters; Sarah Coffin-Board Chair, Memory Matters; Margaret McManus – Chair, Women in Philanthropy (WIP)
Back row: Elizabeth Loda, WIP Grants Chair; Liz Clist, WIP 15th Anniversary Chair; Debbie Hengemuhle, WIP Membership Chair; Marcia Collett, WIP Communications Co-Chair; Kathi Bateson, WIP Vice-Chair