What is Women Shaping Shepherd
A group of women who give at least $1,000 annually and collectively vote on patient programs and experiences to support through their donations. Women Shaping Shepherd provides a way for members to come together three times a year and to be a part of something while making a big impact.
Mission Statement
Members of Women Shaping Shepherd are inspired to give and collectively fund patient-centered programs and experiences, helping to fulfill Shepherd Center’s mission of helping people with a temporary or permanent disability caused by injury or disease, rebuild their lives with hope, independence and dignity.
Areas of Impact
Women Shaping Shepherd has raised over $1 million dollars since its inception in 2015. The collective funds from annual contributions have benefitted 13 unique Shepherd Center patient-focused programs and equipment. Each year’s contribution is included below.
| Year | Money Raised | Number of Members | Program Supported |
| 2015 | $41,000 | 35 | SHARE Military Initiative |
| 2016 | $70,500 | 65 | Recreation Therapy |
| 2017 | $108,000 | 92 | Beyond Therapy |
| 2018 | $121,000 | 109 | Family Housing |
| 2019 | $209,000 | 147 | Assistive Technology, Transition Support, and Chaplaincy |
| 2020 | $146,000 | 127 | Patient Assistance Fund |
| 2021 | $171,500 | 120 | Neuro-Rehab Learning Institute |
| 2022 | $216,000 | 198 | Hercules Beds, Peer Support, and New Van for Assisted Driving Program |
| 2023 | $262,000 | 196 | Purchase of new Zero G Machine |
| 2024 | $306,000 | 240 | Purchased Armeo Spring for Shepherd Pathways, provided support to Vocational Rehab Program, and provided a piece of artwork located in the Arrow Family Kitchen at the new Arthur M. Blank Family Residences |
Upcoming Events
Save these dates for 2025. All events will be in the Callaway Auditorium at Shepherd Center.
February 11, 2025
Spring Kickoff at 11:30 am
April 15, 2025
Spring Luncheon at 11:00 am
September 2025
Fall Luncheon and Check Presentation – TBD
Leadership
Chair
Patty Alias
Britt Amos
Esther Andrew
Lisa Brunson
Laura Elliot Budnick
Carrie Crozer
Donna Davidson
Kelsey Flanagan
Wick Garrard
Susan McClure
Laura Martorella
Michelle Rearden
Bradley Sosebee
Tammy Woodward
(WSS – Lake Oconee Chapter)
Julie Yates
Contact Us
If you would like additional information on Shepherd Center’s women’s philanthropy circle, please contact Cara Roxland at [email protected] or 404-350-7308.
To learn more about in-hospital volunteer opportunities, visit shepherd.org/volunteer.
For additional information on Shepherd Center Foundation special events, visit shepherd.org/giving/special-events.