The Corner Table is accepting nominations

The Corner Table in Newton is accepting nominations for The Baker’s Dozen Women Society and The JR Baker’s Dozen Young Women’s Society. The Baker’s Dozen was launched in 2018 and have raised over $300,000 to feed men, women, and children in the community. In 2021, The JR Baker’s Dozen Society was launched as a “spinoff” to help young women make the same difference. They have raised $108,000.

These are Corner Table fundraising societies showcasing the community’s most dynamic and inspiring females.

Summer Jenkins, executive director of The Corner Table, says the society chooses women who “believe in making a difference.”

By becoming members, they are empowered to act on that belief in a fulfilling and measurable way each year.

“Nominees will help make a lasting impact by raising funds and awareness over the course of a nine month campaign,” Jenkins said.

At the end of 2024, in December, the honorees of both societies will honored by a dinner and awards presentation to recognize achievements. Also, the Commitment to Serve award winner will be announced along with The Baker’s Dozen and JR Baker’s Dozen “Baker of the

Year” for 2024.

Nominee criteria as follows:

Young women in 8-11th grade who have a passion for philanthropy and making a difference in their community. The you g women are selected as A Young Woman Stirring Up Hope & Nourishment nominee by their contributions to one or more of the following:

- non profit interest as your chosen career

-personal commitment to philanthropic endeavors

-community and or school leadership sociably and charitably

-demonstrate commitment and passion for the mission of the corner table

Women from various industries, age groups, and philanthropic passions:

-professional success in chosen career

-personal commitment to philanthropic endeavors

-community and or school leadership sociably and charitably

-demonstrate commitment and passion for the mission of the corner table

For more information, contact Summer Jenkins at The Corner Table, 828-4640355 ext 105