Junior Women's Club of Lakewood Accepting Grant Applications

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The Junior Women’s Club of Lakewood is currently accepting grant applications for agencies that meet non-profit status in accordance with IRS regulations and wish to be considered beneficiaries of next year’s fundraising projects. In the past decade, JWCL has given more than $160,000 to deserving organizations including:The Barton Center, The Beck Center, Keep Lakewood Beautiful, Kids Cove, Lakewood Christian Service Center, Lakewood Family Room, Lakewood Library Foundation, Lakewood YMCA, Matthew’s Lending Library, Meals on Wheels and Project H2O. 

Formed in 1962, JWCL is a philanthropic organization that sponsors annual fundraisers including the Great Pumpkin Fun Run in October, Elves Auction in November and Breakfast with the Easter Bunny in the Spring. Proceeds from these events benefit local organizations and the JWCL Scholarship Program. Grant applications can be requested at lakewoodjuniors@gmail.com and completed applications must be received no later than February 20, 2009.  

No more than three organizations will be selected and each award ranges between $2,000-$3,000. Preference is given to organizations whose activities benefit the Lakewood community. Members of JWCL include Lakewood women – singles, wives, mothers, professionals - who are active, committed, concerned, and invested in the Lakewood community. The philanthropic-social club meets the second Thursday of each month, September through May.   

If you’d like more information on membership, please contact lakewoodjuniors@gmail.com or JWCL, P.O. Box 771387, Lakewood, OH 44107.