In the News
See how Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club (DGJWC) is making headlines in Downers Grove and beyond. Browse recent news stories, magazine features, and media coverage highlighting our members, events, and community impact.
Featured Media Coverage
DGJWC has served the Downers Grove community for more than 65 years. Along the way, our work has been featured by local newspapers, magazines, and community organizations. Explore some of our recent stories below.
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Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club Awarded Allstate Foundation Helping Hands Grant
The 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.
Making a Difference in Downers Grove
The Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club is committed to strengthening our community through volunteer service, philanthropy and charitable giving. Our members support local nonprofit organizations, provide teacher grants and student scholarships, recognize young artists and fund programs that benefit families, educators and students throughout Downers Grove and surrounding communities.
Through fundraising events and community partnerships, DGJWC continues to make a meaningful local impact. Follow our news and media coverage to learn more about the people, organizations and community programs supported by the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club.