The mission is to build a community of thoughtful, effective women philanthropists and create a legacy to address the needs of women and girls in North Central West Virginia.
The goals are to:

• Expand philanthropy and increase giving by local women,
• Increase the life skills of women and girls,
• Encourage the healthy development and personal
  authority of young girls,
• Sustain the Women’s Giving Circle for future generations,
  and
• Build a permanent endowment fund.

Membership is open to all women who wish to further the mission and goals through financial support. In our tenth year of operation, our numbers have grown to 60 members with a
committee structure in place for our marketing, membership and grant-making. A tiered giving structure is intended to encourage membership by younger women in the community.

News Flash:

2025 Grants Awarded!
At the YCF awards ceremony, on November 18, 2025, 7 organizations were awarded grants totaling $23,835.. The organizations are:

Girls on the Run of North Central West Virginia — Participation Scholarships

HOPE, Inc. Task Force on Domestic Violence — Food Assistance and Rapid Rehousing

Kingwood Elementary School — Project Fresh & Clean: Meeting Basic Needs for Academic Success

Libera — Libera Community Center and Transitional Housing

Monongalia County Health Department — Postpartum Planning and Support Class

St. Ursula Food Pantry & Outreach — Every Stage, Every Need: The Feminine Wellness Project

WV DiaperPlus Initiative — Monthly Bundles of Hope,

Get Involved:

Current members are encouraged to get involved by joining a committee. Click here for committee descriptions. Any interest or questions contact Samantha Knight-Hansen: s.knighthansen@jswalker.com.