Life at DGJWC

A picture is worth a thousand words, but every event tells a story. Explore moments from our service projects, fundraisers, celebrations, and community partnerships.

Cheers to 65 Years of Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club!

Charity Grants & Philanthropy Donations

DGJWC Founder and First Club President - Shirley Tolbert

Presenting FISH with a $1,000 check

September 2025 Philanthropy Recipient, Childhood Cancer Warriors

Presenting DuPage Pads with a $500 check

Presenting Teacher Grants in December

Presenting Hope’s Front Door with their $10,000 grant

Events & Socials

Our 2024-25 President and VP meeting the Big Guy!

Festive Family Fun Event, hosted at the Moose Lodge directly following the Downers Grove Tree Lighting

Assyrian Cooking Experience, hosted by Meghan Jacobson through the spring fundraiser, Denim & Diamonds.

Barre at the Bar Event hosted at Neat Kitchen, led by member Cindy Maquet

Cuban Cooking Fundraising Evening

Cadence Brunch

Keg & Meg Sip and Shop Give Back Night

Board Pot Luck

Vintage Charm Give Back Evening

Witches Walk, hosted by the WAM committee

Elf Shelf Fundraiser

Safety Town

Teaming up with the Downers Grove Police Department and Park District for the annual Safety Town event serving local 5- and 6-year-olds.

Handmade Market

Volunteering

Juniors and their teens teamed up on a Saturday morning to volunteer at the West Suburban Food Pantry!

Juniors and their young families volunteering and delivering food collected at our 65th Anniversary Kick Off General Meeting to the West Suburban Food Pantry.

Fish Pantry garden clean cut at the end of the summer

Donating $500 worth of supplies to the DuPage Pads Street Team

School Supply Drive at Hope’s Front Door. DGJWC collected school supplies as well helped members of the local community collect what they need for the families to begin the school year strong.

Welcoming another group of new members into Club!

Wrapping presents for families in District 58 with gifts purchased through the Elf Shelf Fundraiser