Bridgewater Woman's Club
College District, NJSFWC of GFWC
Throughout the year the BWC supports various projects to benefit local and state organizations that align with our mission. In addition, we have various committees that support the operations of the Club. Along with volunteer and donation opportunities, we have a number of special internal, social and cultural opportunities and events that are available to our members. The following are some of what we do:
Advocates for Children:​
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Volunteer hands-on service at Moms Helping Moms Organization &Jack’s Kids
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Support PCA - NJ Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign annually in April
Arts Creative/Art Performing:
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Organize and participate in arts/crafts events at local assisted living facilities and nursing homes
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Design and distribute hand-made crafts and holiday cards to local assisted living facilities and nursing homes
Civic Engagement & Outreach:
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Organize annual food drives for local food pantries
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Participate in Bridgewater National Night Out
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Participate in annual Operation Jersey Cares Holiday Stocking
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Collect Stamps for the Wounded
Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention:
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Collect and provide new and gently used bras to a local women's shelter for the "I Support the Girls" project
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Support Safe+Sound with personal care items/financial donations; Candlelight Vigil
ceremony -
Coordinate and participate in events to support domestic and sexual violence
awareness/prevention
Education & Libraries:
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Sponsor scholarships for female college-bound high school students
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Collect new and gently used books for a local day care center; read books to children
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Participate in Douglass College Girls Career Institute
Snuggly teddy bear donations to New Jersey Children's Alliance
Pinwheel Garden at the Municipal Complex in support of PCA-NJ
Environment:
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Participate in local Earth Day events
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Organize/coordinate drives to collect clothing and household items for underserved
communities
Health & Wellness:
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Volunteer with Special Olympics New Jersey
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Support Crossroads for Hope
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Hand-made hospital gowns for Operation Smile; fidget muffs, lap blankets, walker bags, chemo hats, adult bibs to hospice
Support State and National Initiatives: ​
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NJSFWC Special State Project; GFWC/NJSFWC Days of Service community projects
Donation to Moms Helping Moms and volunteer at warehouse
