OUTREACH
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Outreach Committee (2022 - 2023):
Questions about Outreach? Ask Outreach Chairperson Trudy O'Rourke: gorola@aol.com |
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CURRENT/UPCOMING Outreach Activities:
February 2023 Outreach:
Our speaker from CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), a program of the Montgomery County Juvenile Court, represents trained volunteers who are the voices for children who cannot speak for themselves - the children in the child protection system. Perhaps the volunteers resolved one New Year’s Day to speak for children whose voices have been silenced.
Have you made any New Year’s resolutions?
Here a few we have made:
- Contact someone you can't be with to see how they are;
- Listen wholeheartedly to others without judging them;
- Be generous. Feed someone with food, love, or kindness.
Let us all resolve to have the kindest 2023!
February 2023 Outreach:
Our speaker from CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), a program of the Montgomery County Juvenile Court, represents trained volunteers who are the voices for children who cannot speak for themselves - the children in the child protection system. Perhaps the volunteers resolved one New Year’s Day to speak for children whose voices have been silenced.
Have you made any New Year’s resolutions?
Here a few we have made:
- Contact someone you can't be with to see how they are;
- Listen wholeheartedly to others without judging them;
- Be generous. Feed someone with food, love, or kindness.
Let us all resolve to have the kindest 2023!
PAST Outreach Activities:
December 2022 Outreach:
The Outreach Committee wishes to thank CWC members for their generous support of The Good Neighbor House by donating sixty (60) boxes of cereal to their pantry and the Access to Excess organization by contributing $350 to their effort to provide healthy fruits and vegetables to the underserved of the area. Your compassion for the good works of these organization reflects your own empathy for the people these groups serve. Kindness doesn't really cost a thing...yet it's the richest gift you can give!
The Outreach Committee wishes to thank CWC members for their generous support of The Good Neighbor House by donating sixty (60) boxes of cereal to their pantry and the Access to Excess organization by contributing $350 to their effort to provide healthy fruits and vegetables to the underserved of the area. Your compassion for the good works of these organization reflects your own empathy for the people these groups serve. Kindness doesn't really cost a thing...yet it's the richest gift you can give!
November 2022 Outreach:
Statistics suggest shoppers hesitate to buy fruit and vegetables not perfect to the eye. Those pieces of produce the stores toss out. Access to Excess, a local nonprofit, rescues such still wholesome food from stores and restaurants before it goes bad. Then that organization makes it available to people with little or no access to healthy options.
Access to Excess finds extra items from the food industry and makes it accessible to people who need it the most. "We know things: too much food is wasted and too many people are hungry...we also believe in the healing powers of consuming fruit and vegetables...only fair that everyone has access to those delicious foods from the Earth."
If you care to make a monetary donation to Access to Excess a labeled envelope will be at each table. Unable to attend the luncheon? Checks made out to Access to Excess may be sent to 6311 Mantz Avenue, Dayton OH 45417.
Statistics suggest shoppers hesitate to buy fruit and vegetables not perfect to the eye. Those pieces of produce the stores toss out. Access to Excess, a local nonprofit, rescues such still wholesome food from stores and restaurants before it goes bad. Then that organization makes it available to people with little or no access to healthy options.
Access to Excess finds extra items from the food industry and makes it accessible to people who need it the most. "We know things: too much food is wasted and too many people are hungry...we also believe in the healing powers of consuming fruit and vegetables...only fair that everyone has access to those delicious foods from the Earth."
If you care to make a monetary donation to Access to Excess a labeled envelope will be at each table. Unable to attend the luncheon? Checks made out to Access to Excess may be sent to 6311 Mantz Avenue, Dayton OH 45417.
October 2022 Outreach:
Raisin Bran or Shredded Wheat? Lucky Charms or Cap'n Crunch? What is your favorite cereal?
Please bring a box of cereal to the October luncheon to donate to the Good Neighbor House, a nonprofit located in Dayton that aids the underserved.
Good Neighbor House provides not only medical, dental, optical, wellness, and counseling programs, but it also attempts to alleviate food insecurity. At this time, they are most in need of cereal.
Before you enter the Kohler Banquet Center, you will see some Outreach committee members collecting your donated boxes of cereal. If you can't attend and would care to make a monetary donation, please send checks to Good Neighbor House, 627 E. First St., Dayton OH 45402.
Thank you so much for your continued support of Outreach activities and oh - our favorite is Honey Nut Cheerios!
November UPDATE on the collection of boxes of cereal: sixty (60) boxes of cereal were donated to The Good Neighbor House! Thank you for your continued generous support of CWC's efforts to reach out through Acts of Kindness!
Raisin Bran or Shredded Wheat? Lucky Charms or Cap'n Crunch? What is your favorite cereal?
Please bring a box of cereal to the October luncheon to donate to the Good Neighbor House, a nonprofit located in Dayton that aids the underserved.
Good Neighbor House provides not only medical, dental, optical, wellness, and counseling programs, but it also attempts to alleviate food insecurity. At this time, they are most in need of cereal.
Before you enter the Kohler Banquet Center, you will see some Outreach committee members collecting your donated boxes of cereal. If you can't attend and would care to make a monetary donation, please send checks to Good Neighbor House, 627 E. First St., Dayton OH 45402.
Thank you so much for your continued support of Outreach activities and oh - our favorite is Honey Nut Cheerios!
November UPDATE on the collection of boxes of cereal: sixty (60) boxes of cereal were donated to The Good Neighbor House! Thank you for your continued generous support of CWC's efforts to reach out through Acts of Kindness!
May 2022 Outreach:
Two thousand persons are reached by East End Community Services, established in 1998, through afterschool and summer programs for children, services for teens and young adults, employment programs, neighborhood organizing, and assistance for families. We are asking for donations from our CWC members to support this vital and worthy cause. If you wish, please write a check to East End Community Services and bring the check to the May luncheon. If you are not able to attend, please mail your check to: East End Community Services, 624 Xenia Ave., Dayton OH 45410. Thank you for your continued generous support of another most worthy cause!
Two thousand persons are reached by East End Community Services, established in 1998, through afterschool and summer programs for children, services for teens and young adults, employment programs, neighborhood organizing, and assistance for families. We are asking for donations from our CWC members to support this vital and worthy cause. If you wish, please write a check to East End Community Services and bring the check to the May luncheon. If you are not able to attend, please mail your check to: East End Community Services, 624 Xenia Ave., Dayton OH 45410. Thank you for your continued generous support of another most worthy cause!
April 2022 Outreach:
We all had the “Luck of the Irish” at the March CWC meeting as we once again had the opportunity able to reach out to members we did not know -- all strong women, learning about them and growing new friendships with them! How blessed we are to live in a country where we have the right and opportunity to gather together in peace to interact with guest speakers who enlighten us about deserving causes! As the Irish Blessing says "May God hold you in the hollow of his hand."
We all had the “Luck of the Irish” at the March CWC meeting as we once again had the opportunity able to reach out to members we did not know -- all strong women, learning about them and growing new friendships with them! How blessed we are to live in a country where we have the right and opportunity to gather together in peace to interact with guest speakers who enlighten us about deserving causes! As the Irish Blessing says "May God hold you in the hollow of his hand."
March 2022 Outreach:
Who was your Secret Valentine? One of the reasons we joined CWC and other organizations can be to meet new people and make new friends. At the February luncheon, we REACHED OUT and met members we’ve not had a chance to get to know. The more people we know, the more friends we can make.
Speaking of Valentines, what a generous outpouring of Valentine cards for the dear ones at the Dayton Children’s Hospital! Eight gift bags were overflowing with happy wishes for a Valentines Day filled with love! What an inspiration our members are! As you continue to support your favorite place of worship and charities, we thank you for you continued generosity!
Who was your Secret Valentine? One of the reasons we joined CWC and other organizations can be to meet new people and make new friends. At the February luncheon, we REACHED OUT and met members we’ve not had a chance to get to know. The more people we know, the more friends we can make.
Speaking of Valentines, what a generous outpouring of Valentine cards for the dear ones at the Dayton Children’s Hospital! Eight gift bags were overflowing with happy wishes for a Valentines Day filled with love! What an inspiration our members are! As you continue to support your favorite place of worship and charities, we thank you for you continued generosity!
February 2022 Outreach:
Ready to light up the faces of the children who are in Dayton Children's Hospital on Valentine's Day? Members are asked to bring signed children's Valentines to the February meeting; the cards will be delivered to the hospital. Alternatively, cards may be mailed directly to the hospital: Dayton Children's Hospital, 1 Children's Plaza, Dayton, OH 45404. Everyone loves to receive mail! May we continue our generous response to the outreach activities. Let's brighten these children's days with greetings of love!
Ready to light up the faces of the children who are in Dayton Children's Hospital on Valentine's Day? Members are asked to bring signed children's Valentines to the February meeting; the cards will be delivered to the hospital. Alternatively, cards may be mailed directly to the hospital: Dayton Children's Hospital, 1 Children's Plaza, Dayton, OH 45404. Everyone loves to receive mail! May we continue our generous response to the outreach activities. Let's brighten these children's days with greetings of love!
December 2021 Outreach:
There is no speaker at the December meeting (entertainment only), so we will not have an outreach project this month.
The Outreach committee wishes to thank the members for their generous support of both Artemis Center ($350) and Blue Star Mothers ($500) Your compassion for the good works of these organizations reflects your own empathy for the people these groups serve.
There is no speaker at the December meeting (entertainment only), so we will not have an outreach project this month.
The Outreach committee wishes to thank the members for their generous support of both Artemis Center ($350) and Blue Star Mothers ($500) Your compassion for the good works of these organizations reflects your own empathy for the people these groups serve.
November 2021 Outreach:
The Blue Star Mothers, Miami Valley Chapter #3, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. While promoting patriotism, Chapter #3 members support troops all over the world as well as each other. The organization includes mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, foster mothers, and female legal guardians who have children in the military, guard, or reserves, and children who are veterans. The organization focuses on its mission every single day and will never, ever, forsake our troops, our veterans, or the families of our Fallen Heroes. We are asking for donations from our CWC members to support this vital cause. If you wish, please write a check to the Blue Star Mothers, Miami Valley #3, bringing the check to the November luncheon. If you are not able to attend, please mail your check to The Blue Star Mothers #3 PO BOX 292722, Kettering, OH 45429. In this month of November, as we are dedicated to honoring those who are so bravely serving or have served, let us join together in support and love.
UPDATE AFTER THE MEETING:
Thank you to all who contributed today! $500.00 was generously donated to Blue Star Mothers!
The Blue Star Mothers, Miami Valley Chapter #3, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. While promoting patriotism, Chapter #3 members support troops all over the world as well as each other. The organization includes mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, foster mothers, and female legal guardians who have children in the military, guard, or reserves, and children who are veterans. The organization focuses on its mission every single day and will never, ever, forsake our troops, our veterans, or the families of our Fallen Heroes. We are asking for donations from our CWC members to support this vital cause. If you wish, please write a check to the Blue Star Mothers, Miami Valley #3, bringing the check to the November luncheon. If you are not able to attend, please mail your check to The Blue Star Mothers #3 PO BOX 292722, Kettering, OH 45429. In this month of November, as we are dedicated to honoring those who are so bravely serving or have served, let us join together in support and love.
UPDATE AFTER THE MEETING:
Thank you to all who contributed today! $500.00 was generously donated to Blue Star Mothers!
October 2021 Outreach:
Since 1985, the Artemis Center empowers survivors of domestic violence to make decisions that will establish and maintain safety for themselves and their children. It’s the generosity of CWC members that can make a difference in the lives of the women and children experiencing domestic violence. If you wish to make a monetary donation to Artemis Center, please write a personal check to the Artemis Center, bringing your check to the October luncheon.
If you can't attend and would like to donate, please send checks to:
THE ARTEMIS CENTER, 310 MONUMENT AVE, DAYTON OH 45402
Each gift helps Artemis Center to carry out its mission of enabling these families to reclaim their lives!
Thank you!
Since 1985, the Artemis Center empowers survivors of domestic violence to make decisions that will establish and maintain safety for themselves and their children. It’s the generosity of CWC members that can make a difference in the lives of the women and children experiencing domestic violence. If you wish to make a monetary donation to Artemis Center, please write a personal check to the Artemis Center, bringing your check to the October luncheon.
If you can't attend and would like to donate, please send checks to:
THE ARTEMIS CENTER, 310 MONUMENT AVE, DAYTON OH 45402
Each gift helps Artemis Center to carry out its mission of enabling these families to reclaim their lives!
Thank you!
May 2021 Outreach:
The May program will be presented by Bob Gruhl, Montgomery County Animal Resource Center Director. Donations to the Montgomery County Animal Resource Center keep the center running smoothly and all their furry friends safe and happy. If you wish to make a monetary donation to the Center, please write your check to "College Women's Club (CWC)" and bring it to the May meeting. Our treasurer will compile all the checks and/or cash donations and the check will be made payable to the Montgomery County Animal Resource Center to help keep the Center running. The Center takes in thousands of animals each year. Please find room in your heart for our furry friends who give so much love and joy!
NOTE: If you are not able to get your check to the May meeting, then please consider addressing a check and mailing it straight to the center:
Montgomery County Animal Resource Center
6790 Webster St.
Dayton, Oh 45414v
The May program will be presented by Bob Gruhl, Montgomery County Animal Resource Center Director. Donations to the Montgomery County Animal Resource Center keep the center running smoothly and all their furry friends safe and happy. If you wish to make a monetary donation to the Center, please write your check to "College Women's Club (CWC)" and bring it to the May meeting. Our treasurer will compile all the checks and/or cash donations and the check will be made payable to the Montgomery County Animal Resource Center to help keep the Center running. The Center takes in thousands of animals each year. Please find room in your heart for our furry friends who give so much love and joy!
NOTE: If you are not able to get your check to the May meeting, then please consider addressing a check and mailing it straight to the center:
Montgomery County Animal Resource Center
6790 Webster St.
Dayton, Oh 45414v
October 2020 Outreach
Members have the opportunity to donate art supplies to the Dayton Art Institute younger-youth programs. Our luncheon presenter, Casey Goldman, will be speaking about these Pre-K through 5th Grade Programs. Following is a list of supplies that the program uses: watercolor paper, construction paper, card-stock paper, safety scissors, glue sticks, liquid glue (such as Elmer's), non-toxic tempura paints, paint palettes, children's paintbrushes, colored pencils, regular pencils.
The DAI offers a variety of classes, workshops, and programs for families and children. Share your passion for the visual arts with our young people by donating art supplies! Please bring items to the October meeting. If you prefer to donate money, the options are listed below:
Members have the opportunity to donate art supplies to the Dayton Art Institute younger-youth programs. Our luncheon presenter, Casey Goldman, will be speaking about these Pre-K through 5th Grade Programs. Following is a list of supplies that the program uses: watercolor paper, construction paper, card-stock paper, safety scissors, glue sticks, liquid glue (such as Elmer's), non-toxic tempura paints, paint palettes, children's paintbrushes, colored pencils, regular pencils.
The DAI offers a variety of classes, workshops, and programs for families and children. Share your passion for the visual arts with our young people by donating art supplies! Please bring items to the October meeting. If you prefer to donate money, the options are listed below:
- Bring cash or a check made out to Dayton Art Institute to the October or the November meeting.
- Mail a check made out to Dayton Art Institute; the address is 456 Belmonte Park N., Dayton, OH 45405. On the envelope, add "ATTN: Casey Goldman"; on the memo line on the check: "From CWC for youth programs."
April 2020 Outreach
"Food Desert” is, unfortunately, a description we seem to hear more and more often in the news. What is a food desert? It is defined as an urban area in which it is difficult to buy affordable, good quality fresh food. Trotwood, Harrison Township, West Dayton, Springfield are some locations of these food deserts.
The Foodbank, Inc., however, brings food, comfort and hope to hungry families in these food deserts. At the April meeting, we ask that our members bring non-perishable foods and/or checks to purchase items that The Foodbank, Inc. doesn’t have on hand.
(NOTE: Checks should be made out to "The Foodbank, Inc.")
Our CWC members continue to amaze with their generous participation in the donating of items --
from children's books to socks to stuffed animals to baby wipes! Many thanks!
"Food Desert” is, unfortunately, a description we seem to hear more and more often in the news. What is a food desert? It is defined as an urban area in which it is difficult to buy affordable, good quality fresh food. Trotwood, Harrison Township, West Dayton, Springfield are some locations of these food deserts.
The Foodbank, Inc., however, brings food, comfort and hope to hungry families in these food deserts. At the April meeting, we ask that our members bring non-perishable foods and/or checks to purchase items that The Foodbank, Inc. doesn’t have on hand.
(NOTE: Checks should be made out to "The Foodbank, Inc.")
Our CWC members continue to amaze with their generous participation in the donating of items --
from children's books to socks to stuffed animals to baby wipes! Many thanks!
March 2020 Outreach:
Many thanks to CWC members for the more-than-generous response that provided items needed by Brigid's Path. Our speaker, Jane Snyder, drove away with a literal carload of paper towels, baby wipes, snacks, disinfectant wipes, and other items – too many to mention. How overwhelming!
At the March meeting, let us try to notice members we have missed seeing in a while and give a call to say “Hello! How are you?” How about at Tea and Cookies time, we engage in conversation with a member we have yet to know very well. Better yet, a new member or a guest would be delighted to be approached with a smile and a welcome to CWC!
Many thanks to CWC members for the more-than-generous response that provided items needed by Brigid's Path. Our speaker, Jane Snyder, drove away with a literal carload of paper towels, baby wipes, snacks, disinfectant wipes, and other items – too many to mention. How overwhelming!
At the March meeting, let us try to notice members we have missed seeing in a while and give a call to say “Hello! How are you?” How about at Tea and Cookies time, we engage in conversation with a member we have yet to know very well. Better yet, a new member or a guest would be delighted to be approached with a smile and a welcome to CWC!
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February 2020 Outreach:
Thank you to club members for your generosity in donating stuffed animals to CARE house at both the November and December meetings. We received a very nice thank you letter from Libby Nicholson, founding director, expressing her gratitude for our organization’s donation and support. |
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Many of us have experienced the devastating effects of drug addiction through friends, co-worker’s families and perhaps our own families. Children are the most vulnerable as they have no voice in the matter and can not seek help on their own. Our February meeting features Brigid’s Path, a newborn recovery center for babies born drug exposed. It is also a place where non-judgmental support and education is provided for mothers to improve healthy family outcomes.
The outreach committee kindly seeks your assistance in supporting the mission of Brigid’s Path by bringing a donation to the February meeting. Several items that are needed immediately and are convenient to bring to the meeting are: healthy snack items for the family kitchenette, pens, unscented disinfectant wipes, paper towels, liquid dish detergent. To learn more about Brigid’s Path please go to www.brigidspath.org. To see a complete list of items that can be donated click “contribute” in the upper right corner of the home page.
(Alternatively, to donate, use this path: https://brigidspath.org/donate/. To Volunteer, use this path: https://brigidspath.org/volunteer/)
The outreach committee kindly seeks your assistance in supporting the mission of Brigid’s Path by bringing a donation to the February meeting. Several items that are needed immediately and are convenient to bring to the meeting are: healthy snack items for the family kitchenette, pens, unscented disinfectant wipes, paper towels, liquid dish detergent. To learn more about Brigid’s Path please go to www.brigidspath.org. To see a complete list of items that can be donated click “contribute” in the upper right corner of the home page.
(Alternatively, to donate, use this path: https://brigidspath.org/donate/. To Volunteer, use this path: https://brigidspath.org/volunteer/)
DECEMBER 2019: Members received more Kindness cards. (They were encouraged to give a card to someone who has just completed a random act of kindness on behalf of the member or friend.) Spreading the holiday spirit was encouraged.
NOVEMBER 2019: Members brought stuffed animals to the meeting; the animals were donated to Care House for the comfort of children in crisis situations.
OCTOBER 2019: ACTS OF KINDNESS. Cards were provided for members to take with them to give to someone who has been kind to them. (Someone opening a door or letting you go first at the grocery checkout or giving you a compliment, etc.) Your kindness card will bring a smile to someone's face after the gesture.
NOVEMBER 2019: Members brought stuffed animals to the meeting; the animals were donated to Care House for the comfort of children in crisis situations.
OCTOBER 2019: ACTS OF KINDNESS. Cards were provided for members to take with them to give to someone who has been kind to them. (Someone opening a door or letting you go first at the grocery checkout or giving you a compliment, etc.) Your kindness card will bring a smile to someone's face after the gesture.
The 2019 - 2020 Chairperson of the Outreach Committee is Trudy O'Rourke.