I’ve been a member since the inception! While I turned down an early invitation to be on the board, I did end up joining the board a few years later and serving as grants chair. It was hard work but a great learning experience. Seeing all the passion in our organization and in the community was so inspiring!

I’ve been philanthropically minded for most of my adult life and Sunday’s Child was perfect on so many levels! The mission, the vision, the structure, being able to learn about and support the good works being done in our community ... I’ve never had a moment’s regret!

I believe in the Mission and the Vision of Sunday’s Child.

We have achieved so much already... and I just want to see that continue. With the size of our grant awards we offer a sweet spot for smaller organizations that are seeking to grow their good works. I want us to continue at or over current membership level, recruiting more of our community and allies alike. I would like to see yearly community educational programs (like the two workshops we have done.). Participation in other events like the FooFoo and Connecting the Dots are also good to increase name recognition since our name is often confusing to people who either don’t make the LGBT connection or think we focus on children. Let’s continue to spotlight our recipients so they continue to benefit from their association with us and will spread the word as well. Every ripple we make has the potential to become a wave as it touches more people.

- Laura Ericson