Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club Celebrates 60th Anniversary With Record-Breaking Year of Giving

Ladies from the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club celebrate their 60th anniversary and an extraordinary year of giving at their year-end banquet on May 21, 2019.

Ladies from the Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club celebrate their 60th anniversary and an extraordinary year of giving at their year-end banquet on May 21, 2019.

Last 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.  Highlights include:

  • Awarded a $10,000 Grant to Sharing Connections to purchase cribs for in-need families

  • Donated 11 Buddy Benches to D58 elementary school playgrounds with programming from MAVinS to promote social-emotional learning, kindness and inclusion

  • Awarded $10,000 in scholarships to 4 well-deserving D99 college-bound seniors

  • Raised $5,200 to provide gifts and necessities for in-need families during the holidays

  • Awarded $2000 in D58 Teacher Grants

  • Donated $3,800 worth of school supplies to Hope’s Front Door

  • Volunteered over 100 hours for 2018 Safety Town

  • Recognized 9 talented young artists for the DGJWC Junior High Art Awards

  • Provided full Thanksgiving Dinners to 5 families in-need

  • Volunteered 12 clean up hours on Maple Avenue

  • Donated $1000 to Reclaim13’s Love>Fear 5K Run/Walk

“The Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club is extremely grateful for the support of our generous sponsors, donors and community,” said Erin Kolschowsky, DGJWC President. “It truly takes a village and we would not have been able to achieve these philanthropic accomplishments without them.  I would also like to recognize the hard work of our members - these women are dedicated to making our community a better place - it’s truly inspiring.”

The Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club is already looking forward to kicking off another successful membership year beginning in September.  

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About DGJWC

The Downers Grove Junior Woman’s Club is a philanthropic organization dedicated to supporting our community.  The money we raise supports local children, high school students, senior citizens, the abused, the ill, the homeless, victims of tragedy and families in need. We are a group of women who give of ourselves freely to help others not as fortunate in our community.  To learn more visit: www.dgjwc.org  


Samantha Figueroa