The Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club is proud to present this helpful and informative Q&A session with Dr. Malone, Dr. Porter and Dr. Rodriguez from our community partner, West Suburban Women’s Health, discussing Breast Cancer Awareness.
Read MoreDOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS - The Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club (DGJWC) announced today, that following the success of this past spring’s Virtual Handmade Market, they will be holding two more virtual events this fall and next spring.
The DGJWC hosted their first virtual Handmade Market show in April 2020 and had over 3,800 website visitors. The transition was made last minute from in-person to virtual due to COVID-19. Cathy Lykins, Co-Chair of the DGJWC Handmade Market said, “We had to quickly pivot from an in-person show to a virtual event in April and were so happy with the success.”
Read MoreOn behalf of the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club, we would like to sincerely thank you for your generous support during our 2019-2020 year of giving. We know that this has been an extremely challenging year for our community partners, and we want to do everything we can to support you. Please let us know about special events or news that we can share with our membership by staying in touch (admin@dgjwc.org).
Read MoreThe Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club (DGJWC) presented $10,000 to their 2020 charity partner, Reclaim13 earlier this month. Reclaim13 is a local non-profit devoted to ending the exploitation of children and focuses on community awareness and engagement.
Colleen Schaefer, President of the Downers Grove Juniors Woman’s Club said, “The DGJWC has been very impressed with the work that Reclaim13 is doing locally to end the cycle of sexual exploitation. To support their efforts, DGJWC chose to partner with Reclaim13 for our 2019/2020 club year and donate a portion of our fundraising proceeds to the organization. In the past we have supported Reclaim13 through Therapy Bags and as a Love>Fear 5k Sponsor. We are honored to be in a position to provide this level of donation and look forward to continuing to partner in the future.”
Read MoreThe Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club (DGJWC) is pleased to announce the five local high school seniors being awarded the 2020 DGJWC Scholarship:
Carolyn-Paige Breit – University of Wisconsin – Madison, Biology & Spanish
Sophie Goray – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Business
Eli Pfotenhauer – Belmont University, Music Business
Madeleine Spencer – University of Kentucky, Biology (Conservation)
Lily Wenger – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Biochemistry
These seniors were selected from a recent record number of applicants (approximately 80), all of whom would have been deserving of the scholarship. However, Breit, Goray, Pfotenhauer, Spencer, and Wenger really stood out based on their academic merits, leadership qualities, diverse extracurricular involvements, and – most importantly – volunteerism and commitment to service both within and beyond their community. All of these seniors’ philanthropic spirit aligns with what is at the core of the DGJWC’s mission: supporting others in need.
Read MoreLast month, the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club (DGJWC) Education Committee surprised 11 deserving District 58 and District 99 teachers with education grants. Nine teachers represent District 58, while the remaining two represent District 99.
Read MoreDowners Grove Magazine: Local Women Dedicate Time and Service to the Community They Call Home Since 1959
Read MoreIn honor of the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club (DGJWC) milestone anniversary, the organization graciously supplied new interactives in the Kids Room play areas of the Downers Grove Public Library. New early childhood educational items debuted at the library in August and have been a hit among the library’s youngest patrons.
Read More"Thank you, Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club, for your continuous generosity and support of the District 58 mission, and thank you teachers for applying for this grant opportunity," said Superintendent Dr. Kari Cremascoli. "District 58 is very fortunate to be a part of a community that so highly values the importance of education!"
Read MoreLast week, the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club Education Committee surprised four deserving District 58 teachers with education grants totaling over $2000. District 58 educators were invited to apply for the grants and DGJWC received 35 inspiring applications.
“All of the applicants would have been most worthy of one of the grants. We just wish we had funding to 'grant' all of the applicants' scholarship and resource requests,” said Valerie Hardy, DGJWC Education Committee Co-Chair and Grants Coordinator. “The DGJWC enthusiastically awarded four grants to highly deserving applicants. Each grant awarded aligns well with some of the current key educational pillars of our organization: art, literacy, and social-emotional learning.”
Read MoreEl Sierra Elementary School has some new features on its playground that District 58 officials are really hoping students will enjoy. The new features aren't slides or swing sets, they're "Buddy Benches," colorful benches that aim to encourage empathy and friendship between students.
Read MoreLast week, the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club celebrated the end of an unprecedented year of philanthropic work while also commemorating the Club’s 60th Anniversary.
In addition to raising $65,000 for the DGJWC Charity Fund and supporting over 20 local charities, the ladies reflected on an outstanding year of giving and service.
Read MoreThe Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club recently recognized eight District 58 middle school students during its annual Junior High Art Contest award ceremony. This contest is open to all junior high students living within District 58 and District 66 boundaries, including students attending non-public schools. They awarded the following District 58 students:
First Place: Michaela R., Herrick eighth grader
Second Place: Gianna C., Herrick seventh grader; Kayla N., O’Neill eighth grader
Third Place: Dana K., Herrick seventh grader; Emma P., Herrick eighth grader
Honorable Mentions: Gina L., Herrick seventh grader; Lores J., Herrick eighth grader; and Audrey L., Herrick eighth grader
Congratulations!
Read MoreAn action packed event was held Saturday evening to support Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club Charity Fund and District 58 Social-Emotional Learning including the Buddy Bench Program by MAVinS. The event was held at the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge in Downers Grove. For more information about this event and the organization visit https://www.dgjwc.org/casino-night. Glancer Magazine was a proud Media Sponsor of this event.
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Photos by Mike Catuara for Glancer Magazine
Read MoreThe Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club (DGJWC) will host their annual Casino Night Fundraiser on March 9th 2019 at Loyal Order of Moose Lodge to raise funds for the DGJWC Charity Fund and District 58 Social-Emotional Learning including the Buddy Bench Program by MAVinS.
This year’s theme is Casino Royale and will feature cocktails, passed hors d'oeuvres, raffles, a silent auction, music and Casino Games (including Craps, Blackjack & More).
Read MoreDOWNERS GROVE, Illinois - The Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club (DGJWC) is pleased to announce the recipient of the $10,000 grant is Sharing Connections.
“As we celebrate our club’s 60th year, we are very excited to be awarding this $10,000 Grant to Sharing Connections” said Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club President, Erin Kolschowsky. “This grant will support the purchase of new cribs to help meet the goal of providing a safe, comfortable space for a parent to safely lay their baby each night. We are grateful for Sharing Connections’ contribution to our community and proud to be a part of their success”.
Read MoreThe Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club has been awarded a $1,000 Allstate Foundation Helping Hands Grant in honor of the community service of one of our wonderful members, Barbara Ruta.
The Allstate Foundation supports the causes that Allstate agency owners, financial specialists and employees care about most by providing Helping Hands Grants to nonprofits where they volunteer their time to bring out the good in their communities. The Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club was selected as a partner in providing innovative and lasting solutions to enhance the community’s well-being and prosperity.
Thank you to Allstate volunteer and Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club member, Barbara Ruta, for being a positive force of change in our community! Together, we #BringOutTheGood.
Read MoreAre you looking for a place to lend a hand in the community? A locally-committed group of like-minded people with whom you can work to make Downers Grove stronger?
Look no further than the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club. Celebrating 60 years in 2019, the club is a nonprofit organization composed of local women who act as a committed source of emotional and financial support throughout Downers Grove and surround areas.
Read MoreDOWNERS GROVE, Illinois - The Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club (DGJWC) announced today they will be awarding a $10,000 grant in support of a local charity project(s). Local Not-For-Profits throughout Downers Grove and the broader DuPage County are welcome to apply. Applications for the grant can be found online here.
“As the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club approaches our 60th anniversary celebration, we are thrilled to support a deserving local charity that shares our mission to give back to members of the community in need,” says President Erin Kolschowsky. “The Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club knows that it ‘takes a village’ and we are so grateful for our dedicated members, generous corporate partners and supportive community.”
Read MoreThe Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club has partnered with Hope's Front Door for their annual school supplies and backpack drive benefiting local in-need children. Members of the community can drop off requested supplies at multiple convenient Downers Grove drop-off locations through August 13, 2018.
Drop-off Sites Include:
Peet's Coffee & Tea: 5100 Main St., Downers Grove
Jewel Osco, 1148 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove
Community Bank of Downers Grove, 1111 Warren Ave., Downers Grove
Downers Grove Park District Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Rd., Downers Grove
Functional Effect Fitness & Rehabilitation Center, 2474 Wisconsin Ave., Downers Grove
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