Community Foundations – fostering strong communities by addressing challenges and building upon strengths

This first program in the Hestia Women's Giving Circle 2025/2026 Learning Series will provide a general overview of emerging community concerns and strengths in Charlevoix and Emmet counties, especially those related to women and children. Featured speakers are DJ Jones, Executive Director of the Petoskey/Harbor Springs Community Foundation and Sara Ward, President of the Charlevoix Community Foundation. It be held both in-person at the Women's Resource Center and on Zoom (for meeting link, email: info@hestiacircle.org). A Q & A session will follow. For those attending in person, wine and light appetizers will be served. Please visit www.hestiacircle.org to learn more about Hestia Circle and its mission.