Grants are awarded to local businesses and organizations who strive to enrich the community.

The first scholarship was awarded in 1925, and each year we consult with the principal of Staples High School to decide on a designee. The amount and number of general scholarships vary by year according to the funding available and the qualifications of the applicants.

In 1975, the WWC started an Emergency Food Distribution Program, under the leadership of the Westport Department of Human Services, to aid town residents in need. It is now known as the Food Closet and continues to this day; over 500 bags of non-perishable food are supplied by the WWC Food Closet each year.

if you prefer to make a monetary donation to the food closet, please click here

Holiday Food Gift Cards
These programs provide grocery store gift cards in November and December to local residents in need of assistance. In addition, this program reaches out to residents of assisted living facilities with a thoughtful card at holiday time.

Holiday Meals
Hot meals are provided to shut-ins on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. The list of recipients is generated by the Westport Human Services Department and the program is funded 100% by the WWC.

Holiday Toy Drive
This is a toy collection drive to benefit children and teens in need served by Children’s Connection in Norwalk.

WWC members prepare a spring luncheon for residents of Canal Park, a residence in Westport for seniors and disabled singles and couples of any age.

Club members and friends raise funds and participate in Breast Cancer awareness programs including the American Cancer Society’s annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Sherwood Island State Park.