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Events
Join us at a WGA event!
Looking to connect with like-minded women? We meet regularly to learn and grow together. Nearly all of our events are open to everyone, so feel free to bring a friend.
WGA hosts a number of events throughout the year, including:
- Large semi-annual luncheons in the spring and fall (Member Forum and Annual Meeting)
- Smaller educational events, lectures and panel discussions
- Connector Group events in your neighborhood
Featured Events
Sex Trafficking: Not My Daughter/Grandaughter
DATE: September 11, 2024 | 5:30 PM – 7 PM
LOCATION: Jessie Ball duPont Center, 40 E. Adams St.
Ever thought sex trafficking would never happen in your family or to a girl or woman you know? Join WGA for an education event with Dr. Vicky Basra, President and CEO of the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center, where she explains predatory helpfulness and how pimps aggressively groom and recruit girls and women in schools, social media, malls and more. We’ll learn how to identify predatory behavior and implications in the criminal justice system. Guests are welcome.
2024 Annual Meeting
DATE: October 23, 2024 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
LOCATION: San Jose Country Club, 7529 San Jose Blvd
Join us at an all new location and time for a classic WGA signature event, Annual Meeting! We will celebrate our accomplishments this past year and embrace “New Heights” for our future! Attendees will enjoy cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres prior to the program. The program includes a subject matter expert on WGA’s new focus area, Addressing Violence Against Women and Girls, and an update on your strategic philanthropy in action. Bring a friend! Members and the community are all invited to this updated, fun evening event.
Registration deadline is October 16th.
Member Forum 2024
DATE: Thursday, May 23, 2024 | 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
LOCATION: UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center
Join us for our next Member Forum on Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center! We’ll announce our new strategic focus area and ratify our 2024 grants. It’s not to be missed.
Annual Meeting 2024
Our next Annual Meeting will be held in October, 2024. Connect with fellow Members and see the impact of your strategic philanthropy. Stay tuned for more information!
Living with Trauma: It's Not a Life's Sentence
DATE: September 11, 2024 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Marriot Jacksonville, 4670 Salisbury Road
Trauma is a universal human experience, and its impact can be profound and lasting. Yet, within the adversity lies the strength to endure, the courage to confront, and the power to transform. We invite you to join us, as we embark on a transformative dialogue. Together, we will explore the journey of healing, understanding, and finding solace and strength.
Grants Evaluation Team Site Visit with Rethreaded
DATE: May 2, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM
LOCATION: 515 East 9th Street, Jacksonville FL 32206
The mission of Rethreaded is to harness the power of business to create choice for 500 survivors of human trafficking by 2033. We hope you can join the WGA Grants Evaluation Team for this meaningful experience to tour the facility and gain a first-hand perspective of how Rethreaded is improving the lives of women in the greater Jacksonville area.
See all of our upcoming events on our Calendar.
Past Events
Curious about the wide range of events we have hosted in the past year? Here are a few of our recent events.
2023 Annual Meeting
WGA celebrates strategic collective giving and a 39% growth in membership. $8.9 million in grants and 470 strong! Learn More.
Grantee Panel: Creating Safety for Women & Girls in Crisis
During this WGA Education Event we delved into the crucial topic of fostering safety for women and girls experiencing domestic violence. Representatives from WGA grantees Betty Griffin Center, Hubbard House, Micah’s Place and Quigley House convened as a panel, exploring strategies for creating safe, secure environments and empowering survivors.
2023 Member Forum
A highlight of our recent Member Forum in May was the awarding of grants to the seleced non-profit agencies. Our 2023 grant pool of available funds was $561,600, a tribute to the generosity and commitment of our WGA members!
This year, grants were given for “Core Mission Funding,” in one of two areas: workforce development or client basic needs.
