Circle

CIRCLE: Creating New Possibilities, YWCA Madison’s 20th Circle Fundraiser

February 16, 2023!

IN-PERSON AT ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER

Time: 12 PM – 1:30 PM (Doors open at 11:30 AM)
Location: 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713

 

Thank you for joining us to celebrate the power of individual philanthropy at YWCA Madison’s Annual Circle fundraiser. Guests learned about the essential work of YWCA Madison.

SIGN UP TO BE A CIRCLE CAPTAIN

Funds donated by guests at the event (and afterwards)  support the YWCA Madison’s race & gender equityjob training & transportation; and housing & shelter. Because of our generous sponsors, each dollar raised goes directly to YWCA Madison to support local programming.

2023 Circle Committee

Jihan Bekiri Co-Chair

Tenisha Grimmer Co-Chair

 Jihan BekiriCo-Chair
Kingsley Gobourne
Leigh Griesbach
Jan Kittoe

Tenisha Grimmer Co-Chair
Monica Mims
Jen Rubin
Julia Stanley

 

LEARN ABOUT BEING A 2023 CIRCLE CAPTAIN HERE

2023 CIRCLE CAPTAINS COMING SOON

Our sincere thanks to everyone who has promoted philanthropy among those in their own circle of friends and colleagues by serving as a Circle Captain.

  •  Angela Arrington4
  • Kate Austin Stanford3
  • Jasmine Banks1
  • Christine Benedict2
  • Annie Bockhop6
  • Carolyn Clow1
  • Heather Clefish9
  • Justin Cruz6
  • Custer Burish Financial Services1
  • Joyce Dieter9
  • Gillian Fink1
  • Kingsley Gobourne2
  • Leigh Griesbach4
  • Tenisha Grimmer2
  • Laura Heisler1
  • April Kigeya2
  • Lois McDonald5
  • Candace McDowell7
  • Vanessa McDowell7
  • Annette Miller2
  • Verona Morgan2
  • Jill Pfeiffer4
  • BreeSean Pittman3
  • Jen Rubin1
  • Rhonda Schemm4
  • Julia Stanley10
  • Lucretia Sullivan Wade4
  • Lara Sutherlin1
  • Kristen Thomas1
  • Abbey Thompson1
  • Martha Vukelich-Austin18
  • Suzy Wood6
  • Nancy Wrenn-Bauch6
  • Brenda Yang2

# Reflects the number of years serving as a Circle Captain.

Click Here for 2023 Sponsor Opportunities

Thank You to Our 2023 Circle Sponsors

On behalf of the women and families we serve, we salute our sponsors and partners with heartfelt thanks. Our incredible sponsors provide critical financial support for YWCA programs and initiatives.

Event History

YWCA Madison held the first Circle of Women fundraiser in 2004. With great success, the event continues to grow. In 2020, over 900 people attended the 17th annual event. In 2021, we gathered virtually for the first time. In 2023 we will meet IN PERSON for YWCA Madison Circle! 

Here is what some of our guests have said about the event:

“I’ve attended Circle of Women for several years and each time, I leave being so impressed and uplifted by the testimonials—the women the YWCA has helped are amazing as is the help that you provide.”

“Love this program and always come away so inspired by the women who are brave enough to share their stories with such a large group. Thank you for all you do for the community.”