The Women’s Fund hosted their holiday party fundraiser at Fieldstone Winery Downtown Rochester on December 4. Sixty-five people attended and with the help from local business donations and a Rochester-themed raffle basket, they were able to raise more than $4000 and four guests expressed interest in becoming partners. The 2018 Grant Recipients were Announced Families Against Narcotics (FAN) $1000 towards their “Hope Not Handcuffs” Program. The … [Read more...]
The Women’s Fund Celebrates and Hands Out Money During the Holidays
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The Women’s Fund is Looking for Grant Recipients
October 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Women’s Fund is looking for non-profit organizations that are in need of assistance and can benefit from their grants. The Women’s Fund provides grants to local non-profit organizations throughout Oakland County that help improve the lives of women in need. Their goal is to help women in need become financially independent … to have a “purse of their own.” Grants are awarded once a year and applications must be submitted by October 15 to be considered. Requests for funding must be … [Read more...]
The Women’s Fund Hosts its Mid-Summer Soiree
July 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment
On Thursday July 19, the Women's Fund of Rochester hosted their Mid-Summer Soiree. Over 100 guests strolled the gardens of Meadow Brook Hall while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, wine, and listening to the music of Maestro Harry Hovakimian. Moceri Companies, Dillman and Upton, Frank Rewold & Son and Ray Lighting Centers were among the sponsors of the evening’s event. The Women’s Fund was established in 2000. The fund was started by 100 women whose mission was to create a powerful legacy within … [Read more...]
Rochester Junior Women’s Club Presents Haute to Trot Kentucky Derby Event
May 4, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Experience “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” with the Rochester Junior Women’s Club as they host their annual Haute to Trot Kentucky Derby Party on Saturday, May 5 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at The Myth Golf and Banquets, located at 850 Stoney Creek Road in Oakland Township. The event, which is open to the public, offers dinner, drinks, and dancing in festive derby attire while raising funds for local charitable organizations. Attendees will enjoy live entertainment and dancing, … [Read more...]
Career Dress of Pontiac and the Women’s Fund of Rochester
March 21, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Women's Fund of Rochester Presented a Check to Career Dress of Pontiac Career Dress is self-funded and has 10 dedicated volunteers who help women look professional for their job interviews. Last year alone they dressed 320 women. The Women's Fund grant will go towards bus passes and gas cards to get the women to Career Dress, to their job interview and hopefully economic independence. For more information on The Women's Fund and to find out how to help, go to … [Read more...]
Rochester Junior Women’s Club to Host Benefit Luncheon
February 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Diva's Day Out Join the Rochester Junior Women's Club (RJWC) as they present their annual luncheon, fashion show, and boutique-shopping event, Diva's Day Out, on Saturday, March 10, at the Palazzo Grande, Shelby Township, and 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event, now in its eleventh year, is open to the public and raises funds for local charitable organizations. Diva's Day Out begins with an opportunity for guests to shop at more than 40 boutiques offering unique merchandise and trendy … [Read more...]
The Women’s Fund Helps Women in Need
January 28, 2018 by 2 Comments
The Women's Fund of the Greater Rochester Area Closes 2017 by Giving to Three Local Organizations The Women’s Fund, whose goal is to help improve the lives of women in need by helping them become financially independent, awarded grants to three local organizations in November. Career Dress, who promotes the economic independence of low to moderate income women by providing professional attire to women actively seeking employment, was this year’s recipient of a $7500 grant. The money … [Read more...]
The Rochester Junior Women’s Club Hosts its 19th Annual Lobster Boil
September 12, 2017 by 2 Comments
The Rochester Junior Women’s Club (RJWC) is now accepting orders for its 19th Annual Lobster Boil Fundraiser and anticipates raising over $5,000.00 for local charities with one of the most-loved area fundraisers. Many residents of the greater Rochester area anticipate this unique fundraising event. Participants place their orders in advance, and the women of the club will have succulent, fresh, live, one to one-and-a-half-pound lobsters flown in fresh from Maine on the day of pick up at the … [Read more...]
Rochester Junior Woman’s Club Gives Back to Ten Charitable Organizations
June 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Over the past month, the Rochester Junior Woman’s Club (RJWC) was proud to present more than $4000.00 in donations to 10 charitable organizations. Each April, RJWC reviews requests submitted by local organizations requesting assistance. This year the following organization where chosen to receive donations: The Ashley McCormick Flu Foundation and Ashley’s Bridge, Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan, Career Dress, Faith Works Michigan, Meadow Brook Hall, New Day Foundation for … [Read more...]
