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After hearing the executive director of the Nurturing Center speak at an event, WIP members were inspired to reach out and do something to assist teen mothers. Among the 2010 grants that Women In Philanthropy distributed, the Nurturing Center received
$3,500 to help provide parenting classes for local teen
parents. Knowing a mother's needs, the steering committee decided to organized
a baby shower to provide supplies such as baby bottles, blankets and other items for mothers who need it most. The shower was held on April 29, 2010 at the Capital Senior Center. All of the mothers who attended were provided with baskets to assist them with their needs and the WIP members who attended appreciated the opportunity to give back in a unique way.
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n January of 2010 Women in Philanthropy members worked on two special projects. First, they assisted the girls at the Department of Juvenile Justice in creating gift bags for the kids of Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter, a safe house for kids escaping domestic violence. These girls learned that they can help other children who have problems. WIP volunteers then treated the kids of Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter to a special outing at the bowling alley. They ate pizza with the kids, gave them the gift bags, and then spent the rest of the time bowling with the children. It was a wonderful event and both the children and volunteers had a great time!