Annually, through direct grants and services, the Woman's Club provides $200,000 to community causes and donates over 1,000 hours in volunteer support.

    The Club gave grants to the following non-profit organizations and agencies in 2007-2008:


    A Better Chance

    Breast Cancer Emergency Aid   Foundation
    American Red Cross
    Camp AmeriKids
    CancerCare
    Cardinal Shehan Center
    Caroline House
    Center for Women & Families
    Child Guidance Center of  Bridgeport
    Children’s Connection
    Christian Community Action
    Circle of Care
    Clasp Homes
    Domestic Violence Crisis Center
    Dress for Success
    Elderhouse
    Families in Need
    Family & Children's Agency
    First Night of Westport/Weston
    Home Delivered Meals
    Interfaith Housing Association

     


    Isaiah 61:1
    Mercy Learning Center
    Mid Fairfield Hospice
    Music & Arts Center for Humanity
    Necessities
    Norwalk Education Foundation
    Norwalk Hospital
    Nursing & Home Care

    Open Choice - Staples High School
    Positive Directions

    Project Go
    Project Return
    RSVP
    Senior Client Needs
    Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities
    Staples Post Prom
    STAR
    Westport Center for Senior Activities
    Westport Emergency Medical Services   (EMS)
    Westport Fire Dept

    Westport Police Dept
    Westport/Weston Family Y

    Download a PDF Grant Application

 


WWC Community Services Committee

In August, the Community Services Committee mails out letters requesting proposals for grants to over 50 charitable organizations. The returned proposals are reviewed by the Committee at their monthly meetings that meet from September through May. At these meetings, the organizations are given the opportunity to give information about their service to the community. In order to be considered, Grant Applications must be received by October 15.