Women’s Giving Circle

What is the Women’s Giving Circle?

The Women’s Giving Circle has kicked off our sixth year of bringing together women to learn about the needs in our community, to raise awareness and provide funds for continued support. Designed as a giving circle, this group will leverage a pooled fund to have greater impact on the organizations they select. Together our members make an impact on women, children and families, we grow together spiritually and focus on making an impact locally as a community of women. 100% of our members gifts are granted out to the nonprofits they choose, with an impact of over $500,000 over the past five years.

Our Mission

Through collective giving, collaboration, and shared faith, The Mother Teresa Women’s Giving Circle seeks to promote philanthropy that empowers women, compels action, and glorifies God.

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2023 By the Numbers

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Membership Levels & Benefits

Compassionate Member

$50-$249

  • Join our circle for Kick-Off Mass with Bishop
  • Participate in Circle’s Service Project
  • Join us for Grant Check presentation to non-profits
  • All masses

Teresa’s Voting Member

$250

  • Ability to vote on who will receive a grant
  • All above benefits

Leadership Gift

$500

  • Ability to Vote
  • Receives Mother Teresa Women’s Giving Circle Lapel pen
  • Invited for bus tour to visit nonprofits that receive grants

Bishop’s Society

$1000+

  • All above benefits
  • Private function with Bishop Fabre

Why have a Catholic Women’s Giving Circle?

The Mother Teresa Women’s Giving Circle brings together Catholic women from diverse backgrounds with one common goal: to bring about change through the power of grants that transform lives and build the body of Christ. Throughout the year, we will gather to learn about organizations and their needs, and decide together which projects to fund. There will also be opportunities to share ideas, serve with one another and, of course, plenty of time to socialize.

Who Should Join?

Women of any age who want to have a meaningful impact on our Catholic community.

Who We Support?

Members will vote annually on recipient beneficiaries serving the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux and our local community. The voting process and grant announcement occurs late spring/early summer.

 

View our 2023 Grant Recipients!

2023 Recipients

View our Past Grant Recipients!

Past Recipients

Upcoming Women’s Giving Circle Events

September 9

Nonprofit Tours