Project W Year 3 Kick Off Meeting |
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Project W hosted its third year annual kickoff meeting on February 23rd. 36 members got together virtually for entertaining ice breaker conversations and trivia quizzes. A favorite topic of the evening was sharing bad fashion trends of the '80s which may be coming back in style - did I hear that perms are all the rage now?? We look forward to getting together in person in the future, and maybe even try some Karaoke. Thank you, Erica Barbuto and Christina Valerio for a fun evening! |
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Grant Review Training Sessions |
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Grant committee members should have received an email from one of the Grant Committee chairs. If you have not already registered, below is the list of the grant review training sessions. You only need to attend one that best suits your schedule.
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Event: Implications for Grant Making |
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Project W members are invited to attend a virtual session on March 17 at 7pm on the topic of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Implications for Grant Making. We will cover diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and how these concepts shape our perspectives. D, E and I issues are in the news and media frequently, but the terms are often confusing, not well defined and occasionally disconcerting. A more detailed email was sent to members on March 1. A reminder email will be sent on March 16 with a link to join the Zoom event. |
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Women Connect Series Presents "History, Facts, and Myths of Human Trafficking in America" |
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Please join us on March 25th from 7:00-8:00pm for our 3rd Women Connect Series event focused on Human Trafficking. Our very own Kayla Brochu will be our speaker and will cover the history, facts, and myths of human trafficking in America with an emphasis on how the intersection of crime control and human rights impacts our laws, governance, and treatment of victims.
Kayla K. Brochu (nee Bakshi) is a former federal prosecutor specializing in human trafficking and crimes against children. She also served for more than two years in Vienna, Austria as the leader of a United Nations global initiative on the intersection of child abuse/trafficking and technology. In addition to practicing public-interest law, she is a Professorial Lecturer at The George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs in Washington D.C. Ms. Brochu is a graduate of Harvard Law School, Harvard Business School and the University of Virginia. She lives in Bryn Mawr with her husband and two school-aged children.
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Spring 2021 Non-Profit Outreach Opportunities |
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The Nonprofit Outreach Co-Chairs have reached out to several of our past applicants to see how Project W members could individually or collectively, but most importantly safely, support their programs and changing needs this Spring.
We wanted to spotlight some of these opportunities where we thought our members may have an interest or time to help.
Community Action Agency of Delaware County:
Dan Nesbitt, Development Manager
610-833-4442
- Are you a numbers person? Volunteers are needed to complete Tax Returns for our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites. This is being done all virtually or by drop-off this year. Volunteers though would need to get IRS certified.
- Is cooking your thing? Meals are needed for the Life Center in Upper Darby or for veterans living in hotels.
Please click here for volunteer opportunities and wish list of new/used donations and keep them in mind when spring cleaning.
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Senior Community Services Aging at Home Program:
Christine Rae Helmandollar
Program Director, Aging at Home Center Director, Friendship Circle Senior Center
484-534-2207
chelmandollar@scs-delco.org
This program connects older adults with caring professionals, vetted contractors, and community volunteers. In-home and community-based services include help with home repairs, handyman services, guidance with health insurance option, personalized transportation, healthy living and lifelong learning. Click here to see attached flyer and volunteer information.
- Would you be willing to help a senior out by placing their online food shopping order? Volunteer food shopping coaches are needed to help place online food orders. The senior pays the bill and a service is in place to deliver.
- Have a few hours to offer yard work assistance (debris pickup, raking, planting, mulching, etc.)?
If any of these opportunities speak to you and you want to hear more, please reach out directly to these organizations and mention Project W, or reach out to Michelle Smith (csmith448@comcast.net) who will help you connect directly (or with other members to participate distantly, of course) with these organizations.
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Member Profile Form - Please complete |
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Members, we would like to learn more about you! Kindly complete this form at your convenience by clicking here.
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We asked our 7 new Fellowship Recipients, “Why did you join Project W?”
Alyssa Decker – “I live by the poetic verse of my creation, “to give what I haven’t and share what I have.” This statement, to me, encompasses my past, my present, and my future, each intertwined between the words and spaces that separate them. Project W is a collection of women who share similar values to give back to women of Delaware County. As part of Project W, I am able to “share what I have” and contribute to a positive impact.”
Ganisha Sharma – “I gained so much from Delaware County and from having strong female role models, and I wanted to start giving back and having a say in the positive development of the community. I saw what great work Project W was doing by providing grants for organizations in our area, and after spending the last supper applying for grants for a Boston-area nonprofit, I realized how valuable each of those dollars are and wanted to play a hand in the allocation of the funds.”
Rachel Delgrego – “I joined Project W to connect with like-minded women from all backgrounds. To have a community-based group for women to lean on each other is amazing within itself, but Project W allows this space while also providing women in our area with support. It was a great opportunity overall.”
Megan Henry – “I joined Project W to get more involved in my community. I’ve been blown away learning about the needs of women in my own “backyard” and the amazing organizations that support them. Throughout pharmacy school, I always wished I had more time to volunteer, however my time was mostly taken over by exams, assignments, and prior work commitments. The opportunity to join Project W came at the perfect time and I knew I had to take advantage of it.”
Annie Joyce – “Growing up I was one of my father’s primary caregivers. He suffers from primary progressive MS and has received incredible support from local foundations, including the one that provided us with access to home health aides. This support enabled me, my mom, and my older sister to devote more time an energy each day into ourselves and advancing our own lives. I also had the opportunity to continue my education at a top university with the help of a scholarship from my high school. I know there are many other women in our community who possess a much greater need than I did, and I joined Project W for the opportunity to help with and learn more about efforts to give back to them.”
Erin Damico – “Project W is a special way to give back to and be involved with the amazing women in my community, during a time when in-person service opportunities are limited!”
Marta Waleska – “To become a part of an organization that is focused on serving the needs of women in Delaware County.”
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Candice Linehan, Assistant Executive Director at Delaware County Women Against Rape, spoke at our New Member session on February 10th. "One in three women will experience sexual assault in their lifetime." With such a staggering statistic, DC WAR's mission is so critical as they offer comprehensive direct services to victims of sexual assault and other serious crimes in Delaware County. All direct victim services are free and confidential. If you or someone you know have experienced sexual assault, please contact Candice at clinehan@delcowar.org or call her at (610) 566-4342.
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March 10 at 7pm - Grant review training session (need only attend one)
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March 15 at 7pm - Grant review training session (need only attend one)
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March 17 at 7pm - Virtual session on DEI: Implications for Grant Making
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March 18 at 10am - Grant review training session (need only attend one)
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March 22 - Grant applications will be available for committee members to review
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March 25 at 7pm - Women Connect Series: Human Trafficking
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April 8 at 7pm - First grant committee meeting - Education
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April 13 at 7pm - First grant committee meeting - Family
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April 14 at 7pm - First grant committee meeting - Health
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May 17 at 7pm - Second grant committee meeting - Family
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May 19 at 7pm - Second grant committee meeting - Health
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May 20 at 7pm - Second grant committee meeting - Education
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June 1 - Finalist organizations announced
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June 16 - SAVE THE DATE - Annual Meeting
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Project W would like to thank the Pennoni Family Foundation, the
Von Seldeneck Fund and the Zidek Family Foundation for their sponsorship.
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Participate in the Amazon Smile Program and Help Raise Money for TCF and Project W |
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Project W is a program of The Community's Foundation. You can support Project W and TCF when you shop on Amazon through its Amazon Smile Program. Amazon Smile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to TCF. To sign up click here: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/23-2354770
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Be Part of the Project W Story |
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Women can have a significant impact by pooling our resources and recognizing organizations that make a difference for women in Delaware County. In the process, YOU will be in the fellowship of other community-minded women and learn more about the many organizations that enrich and improve our daily lives.
Be Part of the Project W Story
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