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A Circle With a Deep Center
Tracey McNeill of the African American charity. Giving circles have become a powerful force in philanthropy.
(By Sarah L. Voisin -- The Washington Post)
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"I was really impressed, not only by the fact that they were willing to make such significant financial commitments, but also just by the down-to-earth nature of the women there," said McNeil, who lives in Prince William County.
"There is an old saying, that sticks together tied in a bundle are much stronger than one stick alone," she said. "Being able to take my little stick and combine it with all of theirs is a much more effective way of giving."
As the meeting at Thorne's house ended, the women again stood and joined hands in a circle. Each sang a line from a song that reminded them of the circle.
"Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends," one said.
"I am strong, I am invincible, I am woman," another said.
Then, together, they all sang a McFadden & Whitehead classic.
"Ain't no stoppin' us now,
"We're on the move.
"Ain't no stoppin' us now."
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