Women Who Care Crosses $500,000 Milestone with $50,000 in New Local Grants
Women Who Care held its annual fall business meeting last evening at the Johnsonburg Fire Hall, bringing together more than 130 members to review and vote on local grant applications. The landmark event celebrated a massive milestone: $500,000 raised since the organization’s inception, with $50,000 awarded in grants this year alone to uplift the local community.
The following organizations were named recipients of the Women Who Care 2026 grants:
• Bender Safety & Training Corporation
• Boys & Girls Club of St. Marys
• Elk County Catholic School System, ECCSS
• The Footlighters of Elk County Community Theater
• Fox Township Historical Society
• Johnsonburg Area School District, Johnsonburg Area School District News
• Johnsonburg Community Center
• Messengers Supporting Recovery
• Saint Marys Senior Citizens, Saint Marys PA Senior Center
The evening also featured the “Donor for a Day” drawing. Congratulations to Debbie Blessler, Anna Kreckel, Judy Allegretto, and Carol Dale, who were selected for this honor. Each individual will select a local non-profit to receive a $500 gift.
Women Who Care extends its deepest gratitude to all members whose dedication and contributions make this community impact possible. Special thanks go to Beth Constable and the volunteers at the Johnsonburg Fire Department for providing a delicious meal, and to Connie Crawford for making the celebratory cake for this historic milestone.
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