This March, 100 Women Who Care Mississauga will be hosting our Giving Circle at the beautiful Art Gallery of Mississauga (AGM), and we could not be more grateful.
Before the evening even begins, we want to acknowledge the generosity that is making it possible.
A Generous Donation from AGM
The Art Gallery of Mississauga has graciously donated the use of their gallery space for our upcoming Giving Circle. For a volunteer-led organization like ours, this kind of support is deeply meaningful.
Venue costs can be a significant expense for community groups. When a local institution steps forward and says yes to partnership, it allows us to focus our resources where they matter most — toward the community groups we support.
We are especially thankful to Executive Director Anna Gulbinski for her leadership and for welcoming 100 Women Who Care Mississauga into the gallery. Her support reflects a belief in collaboration and in the power of local organizations working together to strengthen Mississauga.
AGM Is a Not-For-Profit
Many people are surprised to learn that the Art Gallery of Mississauga is itself is a not-for-profit that was founded in 1987.
Located in the Mississauga Civic Centre, AGM is a public gallery dedicated to contemporary art and community engagement. Admission is always free. That accessibility is intentional and mission-driven.
Like many nonprofit organizations, AGM relies on grants, sponsorships, donations, and partnerships to sustain its programming. Their work ensures that art remains accessible, inclusive, and reflective of the diverse communities that call Mississauga home.
Hosting our March Giving Circle at a fellow charitable organization feels especially meaningful. It is a reminder that impact takes many forms — social services, education, health initiatives, and cultural expression all play vital roles in a thriving city.
The Exhibitions on View
This exhibition brings together Toronto-based Afghan Canadian artist Shaheer Zazai and Mississauga-based Tamil-Canadian artist Whyishnave Suthagar. Both artists have created new bodies of work that engage with elements from their respective cultural heritage to create immersive, contemplative environments.
Shaheer Zazai’s installation, A Petal for a Petal, A Deed for a Deed—The Garden We Could Have Been, envisions a world where creation and destruction coexist. Expanding his ongoing exploration of the intersection between digital language and textile traditions, Zazai draws from the history of floral motifs in Afghan carpets and reimagines them at a monumental scale through towering fabric scrolls and an illuminated ceiling mosaic.
These darkly radiant blooms are not ornamental. They act as silent witnesses, emerging from the remains of a world burned by human neglect. Here, a garden of paradise becomes a garden of consequence, as floral sentinels rise in judgement of the destruction humans create and the warnings left unheard.
Whyishnave Suthagar’s project, நினைவு | Ninaivu—What We Remember, What We Release, turns toward intergenerational healing within the Eelam Tamil diaspora. At its centre glows a Kolam-inspired mandala, drawing upon traditional Tamil artistic motifs.
A series of illuminated texts feature letters exchanged between first- and second-generation Tamil Canadian family members recalling memories of leaving Sri Lanka during its civil war and building a life in a new country. These works speak to the shared but differently experienced journey of diaspora — what is inherited, what is grieved, and what is cherished.
At the heart of the space, visitors are invited to write letters of their own, becoming part of an intergenerational conversation that honours memory and fosters healing.
For our members, gathering in the presence of work that reflects heritage, resilience, memory, and consequence adds depth to the evening’s purpose.
A Meaningful Setting for Collective Giving
At 100 Women Who Care Mississauga, our model is simple. Women gather. Each contributes $100. Together, we select a local community group and make a significant donation on the spot.
The power of our Giving Circle lies in participation and shared purpose.
The Art Gallery of Mississauga also thrives on participation — through artists, visitors, educators, and supporters. Both organizations exist because people choose to show up.
Philanthropy strengthens essential services. Art strengthens understanding and identity. When these forces intersect, they create a more connected and compassionate community.
Join Us on March 11th for our Giving Circle
If you have never attended a 100 Women Who Care Mississauga Giving Circle, our March 11th Giving Circle is a meaningful opportunity to experience it in a unique and inspiring setting.
You will witness collective giving in action. You will learn about local community groups doing important work. And you will gather surrounded by art that invites reflection on memory, heritage, consequence, and healing.
We are sincerely thankful to the Art Gallery of Mississauga and to Anna Gulbinski for opening their doors to us. When community groups collaborate, when leaders champion connection, and when women show up with generosity, real impact follows.
We look forward to an evening that celebrates art, collective giving, and the power of community in Mississauga. Guests are always welcome. Register for the event.
Here are a few photos from the Opening Night, when myself and Linsey Denham visited the AGM.
