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2020 Annual Donors Report - Woman of Wonder 501(c)(3)

The quality of a woman’s life is affected by internal and external resources. Resources, such as knowledge, training and honed skills, are vital to a woman seeking parity in today’s world. Add the challenge of paying for college to gain that next

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Happy Mother's Day and a story about a remarkable woman

My great-grandmother Idabelle Riley Monahan Haines was a Montana rancher, midwife, and supplier of organic free-range Thanksgiving turkeys to her neighbors and other customers. She grew lavender, pennyroyal, calendula, and peppermint

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Pen Pals sought for college students

Woman of Wonder, a nonprofit that funds college scholarships for women, is looking for people who love to write cards, notes, letters, and/or a monthly email to a woman enrolled in college. Communication is focused on encouraging messages, uplifting stories, congrats

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How to pay for college

College is affordable and one of the best resources in the state to discover ways to negotiate college finances, is the A-Z of Paying for College workshops hosted by Washington State University Vancouver.

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Founders Club, first to act, forever thanked

You, our generous donors, stepped up to provide the first scholarship funds and in-kind gifts to Woman of Wonder, Inc. You shine brightly. You are the foundation that makes a difference in everyone’s lives. Thank you so much for being part of this journey.

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Books to Textbooks Program

One of our board members came to us as a fresh, savvy college student. She brought knowledge of how to make the most out of personal resources, and she offers ongoing insight to the board from a student's perspective.

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Greatest gifts are unexpected

One of our greatest gifts began with an email.

Hi there,

We are a nonprofit bridal store that raises funds for local and national women-focused charities. We have locations in Portland, Tacoma and Seattle. We love your mission and have approved a gift to your organization for $10,000 . . .

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Annual President's Message for Woman of Wonder 2018

​The quality of a woman’s life is affected by internal and external resources. Resources, such as knowledge, training and honed skills, are vital to a woman seeking parity in today’s world. Add the challenge of paying for college to gain that next career step with the responsibility of supporting and caring for a family and you have seemingly insurmountable odds.

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A sense of place

Travel is in my blood. My sense of curiosity makes me anxious to go and see all that my world contains. The only restriction has ever been sufficient funds to achieve these goals, but sometimes faith allowed me to just go and the money was always miraculously there.

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