b'Baltimore newcomer Julie Newman has made many friends while making a difference in the lives of women and girls.On a site visit to review grants, Allison Zippert Abarbanel stops by the nonprofit, Iteneris.DID YOU KNOW? Less than 7% of philanthropic dollars go to women and girls?made it easier for women at all stages ofand the impact is then amplified in and I like that you can support like 10 or their lives to get involved.the community on behalf of women 12 or however many we decide onWe now understand that we willand girls.each year. always be hybrid [live and virtual] becauseAllison Zippert Abarbanel, a BaltimoreAbarbanel says JWGF is an amazing we have women who have nine to fivenative, works full-time as a senior accountorganization, and I love how even though jobs; women participating from a differentexecutive for MCI U.S. Though busy, sheI am new and one of the younger women city; women babysitting a grandchild orappreciates how JWGF finds ways toin the group, everyone was open to my taking care of their own child, and theyaccommodate her schedule. feedback. I never felt like my opinion cant be in our actual room, says Millman. Abarbanel joined because her didnt matter. I also love being exposed to And we have now learned that wemother-in-law Sima Abarbanel was so many different and impressive women can engage you fully as a participant, ifa member. She would just tell me who make it a priority to give back to you need to be virtual. We want you toabout all these different organizationsothers in a meaningful way. come and participate with us and to shareshe was supporting, and I wanted to get your perspective, because it makes us allinvolved, she says. In the past, I haveTo learn more, go to associated.org/jwgf.better. Together, our funds are amplified,focused on one organization at a time, The Associateds CHANA: Caroline Center: Goucher PrisonTahirih Justiceproviding services to victims offering job training for Education Center: providingof domestic violenceunemployed women Partnership: educatinglegal services toincarcerated women female immigrantsAsylee Women Enterprise:The Associateds Edwardsupporting female A. Myerberg Center: Sisters Circle:asylum seekers enabling women to age mentoring vulnerable safely in community adolescent girlsassociated.org 15'