Community Service
The Junior Woman's Club of Williamsburg serves the community through financial and volunteer assistance. Club service projects support a wide variety of charitable organizations focusing on Arts and Education as well as International, Home Life, and Health.
Books for Babies
JWCW purchases and donates books to the Williamsburg Regional library in honor of babies born to members during the club year.
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No Shame. Period
JWCW partners with No Shame. Period. to provide supplies and curate period packs for girls in need at local schools.
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Childhood Development Resources Drive
JWCW annually collects requested items to support new mothers in the Williamsburg area attending events and access resources at Childhood Development Resources.
Pete and Nan Cruikshank Community Service Scholarship
Established to recognize a high school senior for his/her outstanding community service, scholastic ability and other achievements.
Richard E. and Janet L. DePaul Arts Scholarship for Visual and Performing Arts
Established to assist individuals in continuing their education at the college level in the field of visual and performing arts, and to recognize individuals for their talent, academic success and other qualities.
Blayton Connection
JWCW members host various activities with residents of the Blayton Street Senior Citizen Center. Examples include paint night and holiday card giving.
Current Projects
JWCW Members pack period packs to support No Shame. Period.
Holiday Giving Project
JWCW members purchase gifts for a local family in need who may otherwise be unable to provide a holiday meal or gifts for their own family.
Meals for Members
An ongoing project that provides a meal to members who have had a baby, as well as members who have had surgery, a hospital stay, or a death in the family.
Recent Projects
An Occasion for the Arts
JWCW provided a make-and-take sand art station to encourage art among children in the community. An Occasion for the Arts is an annual exhibition that promotes visual and performing arts in Williamsburg.
Literacy for Life
JWCW collects and donates education supplies to this local organization. Literacy for Life has been working for nearly 40 years to provide literacy services to help community members function more effectively.
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Book Exchange
JWCW joined area elementary schools to promote literacy and encourage reading. Students exchange “old” books for a new or gently used book from the JWCW collection.
Stock the Supply Closet
JWCW collected and donated school supply items to local middle school teachers for teacher appreciation.
Teacher Recognition
JWCW recognized local high school teachers quarterly to thank them for what they do in paving the road to higher education.
Book donated to the Williamsburg Regional Library in memory of Ali Kaplan.
Family Assistance Project
JWCW provided donations and/or aide to Greater Williamsburg families affected by natural disasters or other losses.
CARE
JWCW donated money to this international organization whose focus is fighting poverty and helping to feed the hungry. In addition, there is a special focus on women and children and helping them become more self-sufficient.
Heifer International
JWCW donated money to this worthwhile organization that distributes income-producing livestock to farmers in need around the world in hopes that they will become self-sustaining.
Homes for Our Troops
JWCW donated money to this organization that honors those who have served in America's military and returned home with serious injuries or disabilities since September 11, 2001. Their goal is to provide monetary support, supplies, or labor to the families of these Servicemen and women to assist in rebuilding their homes to allow for freedom of movement and increased independence despite their condition.
Mission: Luggage
JWCW provided a new, monogrammed item for each child in Williamsburg foster care. Our goal is to give each child a sense of belonging and security as they move into a loving home. Since 2012-13, we've donated duffle bags, blankets, and backpacks.
William & Mary Campus Kitchen
Club members participated in preparing and delivering meals to those in need in our community.
Operation Smile
JWCW donated toward life-changing reconstructive surgeries for children or adults in developing countries or uninsured American children.
Former JWCW members volunteering at William and Mary Campus Kitchen.