Community-Focused and locally-funded
Women In Philanthropy (WIP) was founded by a small group of women in 2009 who committed to improving women’s health in our community while fostering and inspiring woman as active philanthropic leaders.
Health
A healthy community is essential for our families to grow and prosper.
Sustainability
We promote responsible and proactive decision making to ensure our community serves those in need.
Empowerment
We aim to inspire and cultivate a woman’s philanthropic spirit.
Service
We aim to give back where it matters most.
A Selection of our Funded Projects
We take pride in assisting notable and promising projects.
- Breast Cancer Survivor Weight Loss Challenge (Clinical Oncology)
- Pet-Assisted Pediatric Therapy
- Diabetes, Obesity and Wellness Program for Children
- Post-Partum Depression Support Network
- Women’s Health Rehabilitation Services Program for pelvic floor dysfunctions
- Osteoporosis Prevention & Treatment: Movement Matters Program
- Women’s Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Program
- Bicycle Helmet Traumatic Brain Injury Prevention Program
- Dental Services for Uninsured Children
- Playground for preschool children at the YMCA-Stuart Campus
- Children’s Nutrition Education Program at the YMCA of The Treasure Coast
December 2025 – Holiday Celebration and 2026 Planning
- We celebrated the Holidays with a wonderful lunch hosted by Pat Gage at her beautiful home. Our homemade Greek lunch was followed by a gift and cookie exchange. The current 5-Member Board and accompanying members had their portraits taken.
- January’s meeting will be on the 15th at the home of Jill MacDonald, Board Secretary. We will be getting down to business with planning the Annual Health Summit that will be held April 25th at Willoughby Country Club.
November 2025 – Social Trip
- November’s meeting was spent with members visiting the iconic Worth Avenue on Palm Beach Island concluding with lunch at Renato’s Palm Beach.
October 2025 – Advance Care Planning
- October’s meeting was hosted by Vickie Dodds with speaker Michelle Duane, DNP. She is a triple board-certified, doctorate-prepared nurse practitioner with 22 years of experience in critical care, cardiology, and pulmonary medicine. As Director of Advanced Practice Providers at Cleveland Clinic Florida, she has led quality initiatives, education, and team development. She is a published scholar, national presenter, and recipient of the 2022 Cleveland Clinic NP of the Year Award.
- Michelle Duane presented the importance of advance care planning. Although a ‘heavy’ subject matter, she delivered with humor and all the members and guests were deeply interested. Resources were shared with the group for establishing ones own advanced planning.
- For more info on Advanced Directives, including legal forms, please visit https://www.advdir.com/
September 2025 – Season Kickoff!
- On September 18th, we had our season kickoff meeting at the home of Pat Gage. We discussed topics for upcoming meetings including nutrition, hormone replacement therapy and exercise advice.
- Our Health Summit date has been confirmed for April 25th at Willoughby Country Club with a focus on heart health.
Past Events
Annual Retrospective
June, 2025
Dr. Nehme Presentation & Discussion
May, 2025
Women in Philanthropy Treasure Coast Health Summit
Apr 5, 2025
Non-invasive Aesthetic Procedure Demonstration
Mar 21, 2025
Periodontal Disease and Women: What You Need to Know
Oct 20, 2023
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– YMCA of the Treasure Coast
