Empowering Christian Leaders Network

“10th Year Anniversary event expenses 2525 accounting software expense 969 bank charges 161 Board Training and Admin expenses 6076 cultural outings 50 sponsorship 300 dues and subscriptions 3329 Hugh O Brian Leadership academy sponsorship 500 liability insurance 2988 interest 38 legal and professional fees 630 office expense 21 PayPal fees 340 phone expense 681 Golf Tournament expenses 1630 supplies 1440 SWAG Yard Sale expense 200 Taxes and licenses 215 website expense 433 Total 22526”

“SWAG stands for Sisters Wholesome Aspiring toward Greatness and is Empowering Community Leaders Network Inc signature mentoring program for Middle School girls. The program continues to grow and make an impact. The Fall 2024 Spring 2025 cohort consisted of 25 girls from seven Frederick County Middle Schools and two Home Schools. The SWAG program consisted of 31 weekly workshops which included 70 hours of enrichment activities with mentors and professionals from a variety of career backgrounds. The workshops included STEM workshops facilitated by scientists and Army officers from the USAMRDC and USAMRIID United States Army Medical Research and Development Command and United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases. ECLN continues its Educational Partnership Agreement with the USAMRDC”

“and continues its partnership with Frederick County Public Schools and started a new partnership with United Way Frederick County through its RUN Rides United Network program. Additional workshops and experiences included self defense social and dining etiquette self confidence and team building a college tour and a Pizza Making class. A highlight at the end of the year was the Annual Showcase where members perform a personal talent or shared a hobby on stage at Frederick Community College. An etiquette and fine dining experience was another highlight at Dutchs Daughter restaurant where members displayed the dining etiquette they learned during the program year. Community service projects included crafting 125 fleece hats and scarf sets and donated them to adults and children at Beyond Shelter SHIP Student Homelessness Initiative Partnership and one Middle School. The impact of SWAG was highlighted through SWAG alums. Five members who completed the two year program returned as mentors to their younger peers and volunteered throughout the program year at SWAG workshops. SWAG Members consistently strive toward excellence maintaining an average GPA OF 3point 2. ECLNS SWAG program volunteers donated 2850 hours during the most recent fiscal year. ECLN continues to provide transportation for middle school girls in Frederick County to access its SWAG mentoring program and plans to expand that service to additional schools and families.”