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100 23rd Ave S,
Seattle, WA 98144
(206) 328-5973

acc@ccsww.org
www.forthechildrenww.org
www.advocacyandcaringforchildren.org
Hours: Monday and Wednesday 10-3

Circle History - Marjorie Ryan Circle - est. 2003

In the fall of 2003, a dozen women from St. Catherine Parish in Seattle formed the Marjorie Ryan Circle.  The circle was founded by Erin Manca, Leslie Bartlett, Nicole Howard, Angie Budinich, Gayle Kaplan, Tara Demick, Tuyet Demick, Julie Oswald, Janice Walters, Mary Griffin, Annemarie Hamel and Karen Weber-Millstein.  We liked the idea of raising awareness and support for the needs of women and children while at the same time supporting each other.
Our circle's membership has increased and includes (in addition to the names listed above) the following current members: Deirdre Brownlow, Carla Fiery, Diana Gustafson, Tonya Jenne, Lori Mason-Curran, Jessica Nguyen-Jessa, Mary O'Connor, Johnna Reitz, Deb Ryan and Angie Wong.

The circle selected Marjorie C. Ryan as our namesake due to her devotion to her family, the Catholic Church and the Seattle community, and because of Marjorie Ryan's family relationship to two of our founding members. Marjorie was a wonderful example of commitment and active involvement in ACC whether she was selling calendars or preparing food for hungry children at the Orion Center.  A long time member of the Mary Draham Circle on Queen Anne Hill, she passed away on February 5, 2003. Marjorie Ryan is the mother of Father Michael Ryan who has been the Pastor of St. James Cathedral from 1988 to present.

Our primary fundraiser is the sale of Christmas wreaths and poinsettias. Thanks to the support of ACC members, St. James parishioners, St. Catherine parents and parishioners, our families and our friends, we have been able to increase sales each year. 

We, of the Marjorie Ryan Circle, look forward to helping homeless families and neglected children for many years to come.
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Circle Fundraising:

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Marjorie Ryan Circle is delighted to once again offer you locally grown mixed noble fir wreaths from Hood Canal Evergreens. Profits directly benefit charitable organizations ACC supports. Order for yourself and as gifts for family and friends.

Important links:
Order Form. Order forms due by November 13, 2020.
 
  • Pick up on Tuesday, November 24th from 12:00-4:00pm and/or Tuesday,  December 1st, from 12:00pm-4:00pm.
  • St Catherine’s Parish, 814 NE 85th St, Seattle, 98115 (Noon-3pm)
  • Wreaths delivered to your car.

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What We do:

Advocacy and Caring for Children (ACC) is a group of committed women who support a network of programs focused on the needs of underserved children and families in an effort to improve their quality of life. For over 100 years, ACC members have remained faithful to the needs of children and families by providing financial and volunteer resources through steadfast partnerships with organizations across Western Washington.

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Advocacy and Caring for Children
100 23rd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144
​email:acc@ccsww.org
  • ABOUT
  • EVENTS
  • GIVE
  • NEW MEMBERS
  • MEMBERS
    • Planned Gifts - Legacy Society
  • FUNDRAISING
  • FUNDED ORGANIZATIONS
  • GRANT FUNDING REPORTS
  • GRANT REQUEST GUIDELINES
  • ACC MEDIA