A Next Chapter of Hope & Opportunity
At Women Giving Back, we’ve always believed in the power of community to create lasting change. Our “Opening Doors to Empower Lives and Strengthen Communities” campaign is a bold initiative to expand our reach and deepen our impact.
This $4.5 million campaign will help us build a Collaborative Resource Hub—a space where dignity, hope, and opportunity come together.
Through this campaign, we aim to provide critical resources to women, children, and families in crisis, ensuring they have the tools to rebuild their lives and thrive. With your help, we can make this vision a reality.
Rising Beyond Barriers
Behind every statistic is a person whose life has been transformed by your generosity.
When Liliana was working long hours at a mobile carrier for just $8 an hour, she dreamed of a better future. She enrolled in a six-month administrative program but lacked the professional clothing to feel confident in interviews. That’s when she found Women Giving Back. With support from WGB, Liliana walked into interviews empowered and walked out with two job offers.
Today, she’s thriving as an accountant and has returned, this time as a volunteer, helping other women the way she was once helped. Her story is just one example of how the Opening Doors campaign will create spaces and opportunities for more women to grow, rebuild, and give back.
Our Campaign Goals
This campaign is about more than expansion—it’s about empowerment. Here’s what we’re building together…
Learn More About Our ObjectivesGoal 1
Expanded Boutique for Increased Client Access
Goal 2
Career Closet with Workforce Development
Goal 3
Community Volunteer Center
Goal 4
Economic Mobility & Holistic Training Center
Goal 5
Collaborative Nonprofit Hub
Goal 6
Endowment for Future Sustainability
Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference.
We understand that each donor has unique financial goals and philanthropic aspirations, and we are here to craft a personalized gift plan that reflects your vision and maximizes impact. Below are a variety of giving opportunities to consider. We also welcome three-year pledge terms with some exceptions.
Your generosity can help bring the Opening Doors to Empower Lives and Strengthen Communities Campaign to life.
Join us in creating a brighter future for our clients. Through the Opening Doors to Empower Lives and Strengthen Communities campaign, you can find your unique role in making a meaningful impact in the community.
Meet Our Campaign Committee
Co-Chairs:
Carol Barbe & Tina Johnson
Campaign Committee Co-Chairs:
- Carol Barbe, Backflow Technology, LLC
- Tina Johnson, CEO Consulting Group
Committee Members:
- Dave Baer, Mortgage Banker Association of Metropolitan Washington (MBA/MW), (Retired)
- Diane Dubois, The Washington Post (Retired)
- Lauren Vanni Kinard, First Excel Title, LLC
- Ebony Landon, WGB, Vice-Chair, JBG Smith
- Cyndi Shanahan, WGB Board Chair, Freddie Mac (Retired)
- Casey Veatch, Veatch Commercial Real Estate
- Margarite Zettervall, Microsoft
Honorary Members:
- Cecilia Hodges, M&T Bank
- Terri Stagi, Co-Founder of WGB; Ms. Fix It
- Leslie Strittmatter, Co-Founder of WGB; New Homes Guide (Retired)
- Denise Harrover, Van Metre Companies
- Ken Plum, Former Virginia State Delegate
- Shawn Yancy, NBC
- Marjie & Steve Alloy, Stanley Martin Homes/Alloy Foundation
Get Involved at Our Events
There are no Capital Campaign events at this time.
Opening Door Newsletter Updates
2025
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Our Impact By The Numbers
Since 2016
3,432,265
pieces of clothing distributed
30,070
women served
48,582
children served
1,832,749
diapers distributed
37,236
snack packs distributed
Our Support Network
The success of our Opening Doors Campaign is made possible by the generosity of individuals, businesses, and organizations committed to strengthening our mission. Through their support, we are building a future where stability, opportunity, and empowerment are accessible to all. Our donors, recognized at various giving levels, play a vital role in creating lasting change, whether by transforming lives, bridging gaps, or providing pathways to a brighter future. Every contribution, big or small, helps ensure that we can continue making a meaningful impact in our community for generations to come.
To view our donors, click through each giving category listed below.
Leslie Strittmatter
A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation
M&T Charitable Foundation
Cyndi & Ed L Shanahan
Diane D
Carol & Phil B
Vanessa Williams
Pratt Family Charitable Fund
Shona Bell
Dee McGuire
Cecilia H
Nicole M
Microsoft
Ebony Landon
QTS
Dave & Karen Baer
Amanda Baxter
Claude Moore Charitable Foundation
Tina J
Jane and Mark L
Terri and James S
Join Us in Opening Doors to the Future
Your support can make a lasting impact. By making a gift or pledge to the Opening Doors Capital Campaign, you help create new opportunities, strengthen our community, and invest in a brighter tomorrow.
Click here to download and fill out the form to be part of something meaningful—every contribution opens a door.
