Women Who Care holds Denim & Diamonds event

St. Marys: Women Who Care (WWC), a project of the Elk County Community Foundation, is a philanthropic giving circle of over 225 area women. WWC gathers its members twice each year to socialize, network, and support worthy community projects by awarding grants to non-profit organizations. The women recently enjoyed a “Denim & Diamonds” gathering at The Flying Dove in Ridgway. 

The Flying Dove was a great outdoor space on a beautiful summer evening to celebrate the Women Who Care organization and the generosity of the women who make up its membership. Many members bring a guest to WWC events to introduce their friends to the important work the group does in providing grants for projects that enhance the lives of families in our communities. Membership is open to all area women.

The evening began with a short presentation explaining the mission and purpose of the Women Who Care organization. A buffet dinner catered by The Royal Inn was followed by the highlight of the night, a tribute to the music of Neil Diamond by “Simply Diamond”, who delighted the group with his special performance. The ladies, decked out in their finest denim and diamonds, enjoyed dessert prepared by Sugar Mamas Bakery!

The next meeting of WWC members will be their Annual Business Meeting in the fall, where grants will be awarded. The grants are made possible by the pooled donations of the members who each contribute a minimum of $100 per year. At their annual meeting the membership votes for the projects they want to fund with their annual donations. Since 2009, the organization has given $268,400 back to the community. Membership to WWC is a fun and rewarding way for women to make a real difference in their hometowns.

WWC membership dues for the 2021 granting cycle will be accepted until July 1st.  Any woman interested in becoming a member should contact the Elk County Community Foundation office at 814-834-2125 or the Foundation’s website at elkcountyfoundation.com.

  

The Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF) is accepting grant applications through July 15 from 501c3 organizations who wish to apply for funding from The Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund or the Elk County Development Fund. 

The Harrison and Muriel Dauer Stackpole Family Fund awards grants to support worthy projects that provide services for our communities. Given this time in history, the Stackpole family is very concerned about our community’s nonprofit organizations and the effects of the pandemic. For the upcoming grant cycle, they will be inviting applications that focus on projects that address fulfilling/supporting basic human needs emerging from difficulty related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including healthcare, safety, and mental health. They are also interested in projects that improve access to education and safe recreation for those who are marginalized and the most vulnerable of our community, specifically children, seniors, and individuals with special needs.

The Elk County Development Fund looks to support community development initiatives that will enhance the economic and community wellbeing of Elk County. Projects should include activities that are innovative and have a plan to sustain themselves.

Area organizations are encouraged to apply for a grant to support their worthy projects that benefit area residents. For instructions on how to apply for a grant call our office at 814-834-2125 or go to the Foundation website at www.elkcountyfoundation.org.

The Elk County Community Foundation is a non-profit grant-making organization dedicated to improving the lives of people in our geographic area by partnering with philanthropic donors to help them meet their charitable goals. ECCF brings together the financial resources of individuals, families, and businesses to support nonprofits in our communities through the establishment of charitable funds.