TTN PHILADELPHIA GIVING CIRCLE

 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

November, 2023

Dear TTN Giving Circle community,

Charles “Chuck” Feeney died October 9^th at age 92. He grew up in New Jersey and started a sandwich business while a student at Cornell. After graduation, Feeney co-founded Duty Free Shoppers, a very successful retail business that sold luxury items to travelers around the world. In 1982, Feeney founded Atlantic Philanthropies and over his lifetime, gave away his entire fortune of $9 billion. Charles Feeney is an inspiration, but not solely because he was a rich philanthropist. Even with so much money to give away, it was not enough for Feeney to support every worthy cause. He took the time to learn about the charities he supported by anonymously visiting their facilities, learning about the issues, and asking questions. He identified the places where he felt his money could make the most difference, and with organizations that matched his values.

We all get so many email, text messages, and social media pleas for donations every day, sometimes, several times a day. The USPS must still be in business because of mailings from non-profits soliciting donations. Phyllis and I don’t have Charles Feeney’s billions, but we feel it is important to give what we can to help others. But deciding where to give is not easy.

Being part of the TTN Philadelphia Giving Circle offers the opportunity to learn about the difficult issues so many women and children face in our city. It opens doors for learning about the amazing organizations in Philadelphia helping to improve the lives of women and children in Philadelphia. And it provides the benefits of collective giving where our donations can make a bigger difference.

As a reminder, the TTN Giving Circle’s fiscal year ends December 31^st. This year’s campaign focus is on children’s literacy through grade 3. Please make your donation to YOUR giving circle today, if you have not already done so. Join us on November 9^th for our Gather for Giving Event to hear how this year’s Giving Circle grantees are changing lives in Philadelphia.

In shared giving,

Kris Lindenmeyer and Phyllis Bookspan

Co-chairs

Our big night is coming up . . . haven't registered yet? There is still time. Registration is open until November 7th . . . so click on the button below and register. And, bring a guest. Guests are free!



Our yearly gathering is coming up and we want you there! Every year we gather together so that we can acknowledge and celebrate the power of our collective giving . . . as we mingle over wine and appetizers. During our Gather for Giving Evening this year, we will . . .

• Hear about new ideas within the world of Giving Circles
• Meet our new co-chairs, Phyllis Bookspan and Kriste Lindenmeyer
• Hear from two of our 2023 grantees, Frank Wang from 12 Plus and Jim Hardy from the Kensington Soccer Club as they share with us how contributions such as ours support their missions
• Hear from Carol Williams, our Grants Committee Chair, about the focus of our current fundraising campaign – children’s literacy - and the importance of grants committee volunteers, and, finally
• Acknowledge your contributions and thank you all for believing and supporting our mission to improve the lives of women and children in Philadelphia. We can't do it without you.

It will be a fun and informative evening. We hope you’ll join us! And bring a guest! Registration is $15 for Giving Circle donors but guests are free! Just email one of the event coordinators listed on the registration page with the name of your guest. All are welcome!

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Meet our two speakers . . .