PHILANTHROPY

Philanthropy has always been a key component of the mission of the Naperville Woman’s Club.  Members promote better lives for others through volunteer service. Each year we contribute tens of thousands of dollars to a changing list of beneficiaries. As a member of the General Federation of Woman's Clubs, NWC also supports a number of state, national, and international initiatives.

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The members select a "Focus Charity" to be the major beneficiary of NWC philanthropy for one year. Smaller amounts are given to various other charities. These philanthropic endeavors are supported by the club's fundraisers throughout the year. Our Focus Charity 2019-2020's contribution to Mutual Ground was $10,000. the year's total cash and in-kind contributions totaled over $48,000.

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Life today remains a mystery. We will not be selecting a "Focus Charity" for 2020-2021.We aim to keep our philanthropic mission this year, but are unsure of the amount we will be able to distribute come spring.

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Below is a list of some of the charities who we have supported during the past 10 years.

360 Youth Services

Allen J Lynch Veterans Foundation

Arranmore Arts

Artful Impact

Aunt Mary's Storybook Project

Blessed Bonds

Canine Companions for Independence

ClaySpace

College of DuPage Foundation

Community Career Center

Community Housing Association of DuPage

DiveHeart

DuPage Senior Citizens Council

DuPage PADS

Ecumenical Adult Care

Families Helping Families

Family Shelter Service

Feed My Starving Children

Fisher House of Hines VA Hospital

Friends in Harmony

GFWC Federation and GFWC Illinois

   Prevent Child Abuse

   Isabella Candee Foundation

   Childrens Research Foundation

   Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention

   Shot@Life

Heifer International

Healing Fields

Honor Flight