January 2023 NEWS

Volume 9 | January 2023

Winter 2023

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We have lots of interesting news for the beginning of the year. Read on, and above all, stay informed, there are many things happening within The FAWCO Foundation.

Don't forget to scroll to the bottom of the newsletter to keep reading about what we're up to! We have so much information to share that it doesn't all fit on your phone or computer screen. Keep scrolling to read MORE !

Always remember: The Foundation is YOUR Foundation. Please don't hesitate to contact anyone on the Board if you have ideas, recommendations or questions. We love to hear from you!

We wish you, your family and friends a very happy and healthy winter.

Tracy Moede, VPCommunications

Celebrate Foundation Night 2023

There is Value in Vintage: Old is New Again!

Come dance the night away, win prizes and bid on amazing items while we once again celebrate our friendships and our impact as we work to make the world a better place!

In keeping with our focus on the Environment, although Foundation Night funds the Development Grants and Education Awards, the environment is too important to be ignored! We encourage you to search your closets, your friend’s closets and vintage stores as Old is New Again at our celebration.

Don your feathers, baseball caps, go-go boots, even wedding gowns or your favorite former Foundation Night costume and come celebrate with The FAWCO Foundation as we eat, drink, and dance the night away in Bratislava!

Call for Silent Auction Items

You are strongly encouraged to pre-register your items for the Silent Auction by using the following form:

The New Foundation Night 2023 Silent Auction

Please do not send your items to Carol-Lyn. If you are coming to the conference, please bring your items to Bratislava. If you are not attending, delivery/mailing of auction items will be arranged between the buyer and the seller.

Focus on small, virtual, sustainable and small footprint items!

Deadline is March 15, 2023

Questions? Contact Carol-Lyn McKelvey at silentauction@fawcofoundation.org.

Call for Live Auction Items

Live Auction Donations?

We are always looking for a few very special getaway locations!

Contact Lauren Mescon at vpfundraising@fawcofoundation.org

Deadline is March 15, 2023.

2023 Program Sponsors

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS...CHANGING LIVES FROM THEIR HEARTS

The Foundation recently highlighted the need to raise funds to support the Development Grants and Education Awards with the hope that more awards can be disbursed to our very worthy applicants. We want to highlight our sponsors who have made these life- changing grants and awards possible. The shared thoughts of our donors certainly show us that the impact is significant in both directions - to the giver as well as the receiver. A heartfelt thank you to all of them from The Foundation. Learn more about the motivation behind so much giving and how you can make a difference.

Donna Erismann and The AWC Bern

AIWC Genoa and the Bacigalupo family

Renuka Matthews

The Coughlan Family

AW Surrey

AWC The Hague

AAWE Paris

Family and Friends of Jessie Rodell and her son, Quinn Rodell

Shirley Kearney

FAUSA

Mary Stewart Burgher

Carol McEowen

To support our latest campaign, check out Giving From the Heart!

2023 Program Slates and Applications

Has your club been supporting a charity over the last year or years that needs ongoing support? Are you interested in applying for a DG for a specific organization or project? Visit the Foundation website Development Grant page to find the 2023 slate and applications and to learn about eligibility and nomination requirements for DGs. Deadline for submitting completed applications: January 27, 2023.

Applications are now available.

Do you have a child who might be interested in applying for an EA, a child who is Dual Cultural, or are YOU interested in furthering your studies? Visit the Foundation website Education Awards page to find the 2023 slate and applications and to see how you or a family member might qualify for an EA. Deadline for submitting completed applications: January 27, 2023.

Applications are now available.

Foundation Fundraising

FAWCO Friendship Quilt 2023

Raffle Tickets are now available for the 2023 Friendship Quilt, "Life Lines." Take your chance...or many chances...to become the owner of this fabulous quilt designed and quilted by Roberta Z. and sewn by over 30 talented quilt square donors.

Quilt Tickets Order Form

The winning ticket will be drawn during the 2023 Biennial Conference in Bratislava, Slovakia, March 23-26.

Giving Comes From the Heart

A chance to recognize a special person, moment, or event in your life such as:

♥ Graduation ♥ Special birthday

♥ Loss of a loved one

♥ Honoring a friend ♥ Giving thanks

♥ Whatever is near and dear to you

Donations will be used to help fund the 2023 Close to Home Development Grant.

Giving From the Heart

IT'S EASY!

Just follow the instructions on the FAWCO Foundation homepage under Latest News

www.fawcofoundation.org

Questions? Contact Lauren M. vpfundraising@fawcofoundation.org

Hope is the Thing with Feathers

Photographs by My-Linh Kunst, AWC Berlin; Essay by Robin Meloy Goldsby, AIWC Cologne; and Mary Adams, AWC The Hague

Survivors of human trafficking – and the change-makers who walk alongside them – turn to hope for inspiration and courage.

In the shadowy world of modern-day slavery, hope comes in small, powerful packages – and often appears in unlikely locations. For the men and women battling the tragedy of human trafficking, hope can change lives. The change-makers in Portraits of Hope return dignity to survivors by inspiring hope in them. Portraits and essays include social workers, social enterprises, safe houses, hospitality sector employees, activists, and policymakers.

To continue to give survivors hope, this e-book is available for download for a donation of $20.

Your donation will support the Breaking the Cycle FAWCO Foundation Human Rights Development Grant.

vpfundraising@fawcofoundation.org

What is a Perfect World?

This non-fiction book for juveniles uses text and paintings to show issues of environmental conservation and protection, clean air, clean water, freedom from hunger, safe sleeping, medical care, blended families, and the happiness of learning to help others. This book is geared for children p 3-8 years old.

Within the EU: €15 (plus postage). Contact Tharien van Eck at vanecktharien@gmail.com
Within the UK: GBP15 (plus postage). Contact Nancy Lynner at LynnerPublishing@gmail.com
Rest of the world: What is a Perfect World? (Amazon UK); What is a Perfect World? (Amazon)

All proceeds from the book will be donated to the FAWCO Target project, in perpetuity.

Your generous support is greatly appreciated.

Please share with friends and family!

What is a Perfect World?

Remember to log in to www. smile.amazon.com (using your normal amazon login information) when doing your holiday shopping. Make sure The FAWCO Foundation is your charity of choice. Thank you!