[Ec] Together, We Build the Future of EGPS

Tue Dec 2 15:54:48 EST 2025

Sent!

On Tue, Dec 2, 2025 at 1:52 PM Joe Hovey <joehovey at gmail.com> wrote:

> Oops I missed your email Christine, but we texted about this.
>
> I added some additional text to the donation page to make instructions
> clearer on the Donation page itself.
>
> David, for your purposes especially, I've set up a spreadsheet that will
> populate with donation amounts specific to each fund. I emailed this to you.
>
> I will send out this email this afternoon. Yes, Christine, I'll add a line
> here "This year, your Giving Tuesday contribution will directly support our
> most essential need: replenishing the EGPS reserve fund. Any donations to
> the *General Fund* will in part be directed toward replenishing and
> sustaining our reserve fund."
>
> Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving!
>
>
> On Tue, Dec 2, 2025 at 4:54 AM Christine Schmidt <cschmidt535 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> I like the message, David. My only question is about "reserve" fund
>> because the drop down link is for "general" fund. Should we explain this?
>>
>> Christine Schmidt, LCSW, CGP
>> Past President, Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Dec 1, 2025 at 9:15 PM David A. Burks <davidaburks at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> We do need to figure out a link to be able to differentiate the fund
>>> sources. Here is some language you can use for tomorrow...
>>>
>>> Dear EGPS Community,
>>>
>>>
>>> Today is Giving Tuesday — a day when people around the world celebrate
>>> generosity and choose to support the communities that have supported them.
>>>
>>>
>>> At EGPS, we are continually reminded that healing happens in connection.
>>> Whether we are gathered in a workshop, learning at the Annual Conference,
>>> or joining one another across virtual space, our community reflects the
>>> best of what group work has to offer: curiosity, courage, empathy, and
>>> growth.
>>>
>>> This year, your Giving Tuesday contribution will directly support our
>>> most essential need: replenishing the EGPS reserve fund.
>>>
>>> A strong reserve allows us to weather lean periods, sustain our
>>> programs, invest in accessible training, and ensure we can continue
>>> providing spaces for authentic self-expression, restorative practice, and
>>> collective learning.
>>>
>>> Your gift - of any amount - helps keep EGPS vibrant, stable, and
>>> future-focused.
>>>
>>> If this community has supported your journey, your practice, or your
>>> sense of belonging, we invite you to give today.
>>>
>>> Your generosity helps us continue the work that keeps our community
>>> strong.
>>>
>>> [Give Now for Giving Tuesday]
>>>
>>> With warmth and gratitude,
>>>
>>> The EGPS Executive Committee
>>> POTENTIAL TITLE: On Giving Tuesday, we give together - and grow together
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mon, Dec 1, 2025 at 2:48 PM Christine Schmidt <cschmidt535 at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Excellent idea to repost this tomorrow - on Giving Tuesday. No, there's
>>>> not a separate fund for Tuesday.
>>>>
>>>> Christine Schmidt, LCSW, CGP
>>>> Past President, Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, Dec 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM Fanita Henderson <
>>>> fanita.henderson at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi, everyone. Hoped you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. Is there a Giving
>>>>> Tuesday fund? Or do we just give to the general fund? Will we send out
>>>>> another email tomorrow?
>>>>>
>>>>> Fanita
>>>>>
>>>>> On Nov 27, 2025, at 8:02 AM, Christine Schmidt <cschmidt535 at gmail.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>> (Happy Thanksgiving)
>>>>> I tried to make a donation and something didn't work. There are no
>>>>> dropdowns with the selected funds and I wasn't able to enter a dollar
>>>>> amount to complete the donation.
>>>>> C
>>>>>
>>>>> Christine Schmidt, LCSW, CGP
>>>>> Past President, Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
>>>>> From: Eastern Group Psychotherapy Society <info at egps.org>
>>>>> Date: Wed, Nov 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
>>>>> Subject: Together, We Build the Future of EGPS
>>>>> To: <cschmidt535 at gmail.com>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Consider donating, to support the work of EGPS!
>>>>> View this email in your browser
>>>>> <https://mailchi.mp/egps.org/consider-egps-for-a-year-end-donation-4935961?e=83fcfaa8d6>
>>>>> *Together, We Build the Future of EGPS!*
>>>>>
>>>>> Dear EGPS Community,
>>>>>
>>>>> As we close out another remarkable year, we’re still feeling the
>>>>> energy from our Annual Conference - *Navigating Differences:
>>>>> Authenticity, Self-Expression, and Restorative Practices in Groups*.
>>>>> The weekend reminded us why we gather: to connect deeply, learn bravely,
>>>>> and build community that heals.
>>>>>
>>>>> Each conversation, workshop, and shared moment reflected what EGPS
>>>>> does best - creating spaces where group leaders and members can explore
>>>>> difference with empathy, courage, and care. It’s through these experiences
>>>>> that we grow, not just as professionals, but as people.
>>>>>
>>>>> Now, as we turn toward 2026, we invite you to help us sustain this
>>>>> work. Your year-end gift will help *replenish our reserve fund*,
>>>>> providing the stability that keeps EGPS strong - so we can continue
>>>>> offering transformative trainings, conversations, and events like the
>>>>> Annual Conference for years to come.
>>>>>
>>>>> Every contribution, large or small, strengthens our collective
>>>>> foundation.
>>>>> Together, we can ensure that EGPS remains a home for learning,
>>>>> connection, and restorative growth.
>>>>>
>>>>> *Click here to donate
>>>>> <https://egps.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ffb4f2fbdd&id=d2a7843dcd&e=83fcfaa8d6>*,
>>>>> to both our General Fund (which includes our reserve fund) and to our other
>>>>> organizational funds and scholarships.
>>>>>
>>>>> With gratitude and community,
>>>>>
>>>>> *The EGPS Executive Committee*
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *David Burks, Treasurer Fanita Henderson, Secretary Joseph Hovey,
>>>>> President Christine Schmidt, Immediate Past President*
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>>>>> Fanita Henderson, PhD, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC
>>>>>
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*Joseph Hovey, LCSW, CGP*
LGBTQ+ | Relationships | Groups | Youth
EGPS <https://egps.org/> President
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