Junior Women's Club of Lakewood Accepting Grant Applications

The Junior Women's Club of Lakewood ("JWCL") is currently accepting grant applications. Each year JWCL solicits grant applications from non-profit organizations serving the Lakewood community. The recipients chosen by JWCL in April, 2010 will receive proceeds from JWCL's fundraising events held next year. JWCL has supported many local non-profits over the past decade, giving more than $165,000 to past recipients including Project H2O, The Barton Center, The Beck Center, Kids' Cove, Lakewood Christian Service Center, Lakewood Charitable Assistance Corporation, Lakewood Library Foundation, Matthew's Lending Library and Meals on Wheels.

Formed in 1962, JWCL is a philanthropic and social organization that holds annual fundraising events including The Great Pumpkin Fun Run in October, the Elves Auction and other events open to the community. Proceeds of JWCL fundraising events benefit local non-profits chosen through the grant application process, as well as the JWCL Scholarship Program for high school seniors living in Lakewood. Grant applications can be requested at lakewoodjuniors@gmail.com. Completed grant applications must be received no later than February 20, 2010. 

Membership in JWCL is open to all women interested in meeting new people, making new friends, and serving the Lakewood community by participating in social and fundraising events. JWCL meets the second Thursday of each month, September through May. For additional information regarding membership, please contact lakewoodjuniors@gmail.com or JWCL, P.O. Box 771387 Lakewood, OH 44107.