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Sarasota News Leader December 20, 2013 two-generational approach to lift the entire family," the release adds. "The Athena members who met with OMAP program staff reported that they were impressed with the solid record of OMAP and were enthusiastic about providing the program with resources needed to enhance current offerings." Page 61 Professionals' Giving Matters Giving Circle Initiative launched in the spring, the release says. The total grant of $3,350 will support the Sisters Circle program of SCLO, a seven-week initiative through which women meet, share their experiences and develop a support network. The weekly sessions include counseling, enrichment activities, goal setting, communication skills, problem solving guidance and more. "The goal is for participants to gain skills and a new positive outlook on life to help positively impact the women's attitude, behavior within the family and work prospects," the release points out. In early December, the Women Giving Together Giving Circle made a grant to Second Chance, Last Opportunity (SCLO), a community-based 501(c)(3) grassroots organization that has been offering life management skills classes to at-risk teens and their low income and/ or homeless families since 1995, the release continues. The grant of $2,350 was enhanced by an additional $1,000 in matching funds For more information about giving cirfrom the Community Foundation, provided cles, call Dannie Sherrill at the Community as part of the Association of Fundraising Foundation: 556-7176. Community Foundation President and CEO Roxie Jerde (third from right) and Director of Development and Donor Relations Dannie Sherrill (far right) gather with Second Chance, Last Opportunity CEO April Glasco (fifth from right) and Women Giving Together giving circle members Jaclyn Ohman, Jane Hunder, Joan Paru, Doris Berkey, Sue Seiter, Sheila Baynes, Linda DeMello and Joan Corcoran. Contributed photo