A Giving Circle is simply a group of people who band together to pool their philanthropic money and make charitable donations to a cause we all care about. Together we amplify our power and make a greater impact.
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Promoting Women's Self-sufficiency
Promoting Women's Self-sufficiency
August 6 Dinner Social
Next Right Step members and their guests are welcome to join us for our quarterly dinner social August 6 from 5:30pm to 7pm. During the evening you will hear about how your support has directly helped women in our community stay on the path to self-sufficiency. This event is being held at Maggie Hollinger's home in Lacey. The address will be provided upon registration.
Registration is $30 and includes, dinner and beverages including wine. Register now
Next quarterly meetings will be November 5. Our meetings welcome all giving circle members and their guests. During these fun social gatherings, we share a meal and receive updates on the positive impact the Giving Circle is making in our community.
If you are not a member and want to attend, please contact us for an invitation.
Sponsor of the Next Right Step Giving Circle
Positive Community Impact - One Woman at a Time
Next Right Step fosters self-sufficiency by providing timely aid to motivated women who encounter an unexpected expense that impacts employment, transportation, housing or health.
Next Right Step raises money and sets the criteria that Family Education and Support Services (FESS) uses to screen applicants. FESS ensures qualified applicants have exhausted other funding options before making the payment to the vendor (not to the woman). Women can only receive a grant once in their lifetime. FESS invoices the Next Right Step Giving Circle monthly and the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound reimburses FESS for provided services.
Learn more about FESS or how to apply for assistance at https://familyess.org/contact-us/
Since 2017 the Next Right Step has funded $95,653, serving 283 women in Thurston County .
The Next Right Step Giving Circle raises money and Family Education and Support Services provides direct services to these women by paying the vendor or agency directly on behalf of the woman.
We give grants up to $750 to local women to stay on the right path. When you become a Giving Circle member your donation helps improve the outcome for 3 or more women every month.
Some Ways we’ve helped
Next Right Step (NRS) helped this single mom maintain her independence. NRS paid fees to reissue her driver’s license and for copies of her children’s birth certificates to secure housing. NRS Grant $419
One woman got behind when her broken wrist kept her off the job. NRS paid to catch up her utility bill to prevent late fees from adding up. NRS Grant $235
One NRS grant paid for specialty training resulting in a pay increase. It also paid to replace her car’s starter, fixing her transportation problem. $125 for training, $165 for car repair. NRS Grant $290
Sometimes $20 can be an obstacle to those striving for independence. NRS paid for a background check needed for employment. NRS Grant $20
One woman’s car tabs expired and her purse was stolen. NRS paid for a new key fob and the renewal of her car’s tabs, giving her a way to get to work and child care. NRS Grant $239
Funds raised are added to the Next Right Step Fund at the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound, a Section 501(c)(3) organization and disbursed upon the recommendations of the Next Right Step advisors.
Make checks payable to the “Community Foundation of South Puget Sound" with “Next Right Step” in the check’s memo line. Mail checks to:
Community Foundation of South Puget Sound
212 Union Ave SE, Suite 102
Olympia WA 98501
Please write "Next Right Step" on the Check's memo line for your payment to be properly posted.
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