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WHAT IS THE TIFFANY CIRCLE? The Tiffany Circle is a society of women leaders and philanthropists who support the Red Cross. By investing a minimum of $10,000 annually in the Canadian Red Cross, these women follow in the footsteps of a long line of women leaders who have helped the Red Cross serve the most vulnerable people during times of disaster and conflict, provide community support services to help people who are aging or recovering from illness or surgery remain living in the comfort of their own homes, and support healthy and safe communities through training and education. THE CANADIAN TIFFANY CIRCLE The Canadian Tiffany Circle is championed by Honorary Chair, Mrs. Laureen Harper, and Co-Chairs Ela Landegger and Miranda Hubbs. It was officially launched in September 2011 and continues to gather momentum in cities across the country, with members coast to coast. The Tiffany Circle provides volunteer, educational and social opportunities for women to network and invite their female family, friends and colleagues to join the Circle and support the Red Cross. AN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF WOMEN The American Red Cross started the first Tiffany Circle in 2007. Today they have nearly 1,000 members who have committed over $40 million to further the work of the Red Cross. Based on this success, the Red Cross is working together internationally to launch Tiffany Circles in countries around the world. The USA, Canada, Britain, France and Australia have established this program and other countries such as the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Pakistan and Japan are interested as well. The ultimate goal? A strong international Tiffany Circle providing unique opportunities for women to engage in the Red Cross and network with other like-minded Tiffany Circle members around the globe. The name Tiffany and the $10,000 amount have historical significance. The Circle is named after the beautiful Tiffany windows at the American Red Cross headquarters produced by Tiffany Studios in 1917. As an act of reconciliation and hope, they were paid for with a $5,000 gift from the Women’s Relief Corps of the North and $5,000 from the United Daughters of the Confederacy of the South.
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WHAT IS THE TIFFANY CIRCLE?
The Tiffany Circle is a society of women leaders and philanthropists who support the Red Cross. By investing a minimum of $10,000 annually in the Canadian Red Cross, these women follow in the footsteps of a long line of women leaders who have helped the Red Cross serve the most vulnerable people during times of disaster and conflict, provide community support services to help people who are aging or recovering from illness or surgery remain living in the comfort of their own homes, and support healthy and safe communities through training and education.
THE CANADIAN TIFFANY CIRCLE
The Canadian Tiffany Circle is championed by Honorary Chair, Mrs. Laureen Harper, and Co-Chairs Ela Landegger and Miranda Hubbs.
It was officially launched in September 2011 and continues to gather momentum in cities across the country, with members coast to coast.
The Tiffany Circle provides volunteer, educational and social opportunities for women to network and invite their female family, friends and colleagues to join the Circle and support the Red Cross.
AN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF WOMEN
The American Red Cross started the first Tiffany Circle in 2007. Today they have nearly 1,000 members who have committed over $40 million to further the work of the Red Cross.
Based on this success, the Red Cross is working together internationally to launch Tiffany Circles in countries around the world. The USA, Canada, Britain, France and Australia have established this program and other countries such as the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Pakistan and Japan are interested as well. The ultimate goal? A strong international Tiffany Circle providing unique opportunities for women to engage in the Red Cross and network with other like-minded Tiffany Circle members around the globe.
The name Tiffany and the $10,000 amount have historical significance. The Circle is named after the beautiful Tiffany windows at the American Red Cross headquarters produced by Tiffany Studios in 1917. As an act of reconciliation and hope, they were paid for with a $5,000 gift from the Women’s Relief Corps of the North and $5,000 from the United Daughters of the Confederacy of the South.
“NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE
POWER OF A WOMAN...”
www.redcross.ca/tiffanycircle Charitable Registration # 119219814RR0001
The Tiffany Experience:An International Network of WomenTiffany Circle members support the mission and goals of the Red Cross through their donations and, in many cases, by their participation as volunteers, program advocates, fund raisers or as Red Cross Ambassadors in their community. Members stay engaged in the Tiffany Circle with education and volunteer opportunities, communications and unique social experiences.
Your support changes lives.Your donation supports programs that make an impact locally, nationally and internationally.
• Community Support Services including:
Health equipment loans, nutrition programs and transportation •
• Disaster Management provides help after a fire, flood or natural disaster •
• Violence & abuse prevention programs •
• On-going health and education projects •
We apply your generosity responsibly. MoneySense Magazine’s Canadian Charity 100 review rated Canadian Red Cross A+ in all categories, including program spending efficiency.
What can Tiffany Circle members accomplish? A strong global network of Tiffany Circle members will help expand the capacity of the Red Cross to bring humanitarian aid to those in need, both locally and around the world.
Become a memberAll women are welcome to join the Tiffany Circle. Participation requires a minimum annual gift of $10,000. This can be made as a one-time gift, through multiple payments, automatic monthly donations or through the transfer of marketable securities. In the case of corporate matches, sponsorships or family foundation donors, the organization may choose an individual to receive the Red Cross Tiffany Circle recognition.
Donations may be allocated to general funding, a specific project or combination.
Monica Gaudry, CFREManager, Major Gifts - Tiffany CircleCanadian Red CrossPhone: 905-501-2368Email: [email protected]
For more information or to join the Canadian Tiffany Circle, please contact:
- NELLIE MCCLUNG Canadian feminist, politician and social activist
