NWC Mission . . .
The Woman’s Club focuses its philanthropic activities on Art, Education and Community Service.
During the 2023-2024 club year, NWC donated a total of $32,993. Recipients included:
Local Food Pantries: Loaves & Fishes, St. Thomas the Apostle food pantry and People's Resource Center.
Educational Organizations: North Central College. College of DuPage, District 203 and 204.
Other: Canine Companions, Doctors Without Border, Kids Matter, Metropolitan Family Services, NAMI DuPage, Strong Families and Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans.
NWC History . . .
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Board of Directors 2023-2024
The Naperville Woman’s Club was founded as
a literary club in 1897 by nineteen women
whose goal was to help members assume a
role outside of their homes and churches, a
bold undertaking in the 19th century. These
charter members initiated programs for
intense study, but philanthropic projects quickly
followed. In 1903, the literary club became the
Naperville Woman’s Club. NWC is a member of
the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, an
international organization founded in 1890.
The Woman’s Club focuses its philanthropic activities on Art, Education and Community Service. The annual Fine Art & Artisan Fair is the longest continuously operating art fair in Illinois. An annual art contest recognizes the talents of area high school students. Several scholarships are granted each year. Fundraisers and collection events support the club’s donation initiatives to local organizations that provide services and programs in the three focus areas. Club members also participate in local service projects that benefit the community.
Seven generations of admirable women have given their time and talents to sustain the club’s mission of improving the community through volunteer service. A complete history of the club is documented in the book, “Naperville Woman’s Club Commemorative History,” available on amazon.com and lulu.com.
President: Nancy de la Hoz
1st Vice President (Leadership): Wendy Piepho
2nd Vice President (Membership): Sarah Dore
3rd Vice President (Communications): Susan Paral
Secretary: Mary Skroch
Treasurer: Esther Cook
General Federation of Women’s Clubs: Naperville Woman’s Club has been affiliated
with the General Federation of Women’s Clubs since 1926.
The GFWC represents over 100,000 club members in more than a dozen countries.
NWC is also a member of the Illinois Federation on Women’s Clubs.
Because NWC is a 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization, donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by IRS rules. Your donations support the club’s work in the areas of art, education, and community service. Club activities throughout the year include an art fair, high school art contest, college scholarships, educational programs, hands-on volunteering, and cash and in-kind donations to local social service organizations.
