The GIG Network (“Get Into Giving”) is a new group created by The Moyer Foundation to give young professionals an outlet to act on their desire to make a difference in the community. “The goal of GIG is to turn interest into action, to engage young people early on in their career and to show them that you don’t have to write a big check to be a philanthropist – there are many ways to ‘get into giving.'” Kayla Tiscornia with the Moyer Foundation tells us, “We want to provide young professionals opportunities to meet new people and exchange business contacts, while coming together to have fun, share ideas and help children in distress-by supporting The Moyer Foundation and Camp Erin.” Camp Erin is a nationwide network of camps for kids and teenagers who have lost someone close to them.
The GIG launch event will be held on Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 upstairs at BalMar (5449 Ballard Ave NW.) There will be free light appetizers and happy hour specials all evening. “Its a great way for young professionals / philanthropists to network and volunteer for a great cause,” Tiscornia says.