OUTREACH
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Outreach Committee (2020 - 2021):
Questions about Outreach? Ask Outreach Chairperson Trudy O'Rourke. |
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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. |
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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.
PAST Outreach Activities:
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.