Woman's Life®
connection. community. cause.Volunteer Service Project Grant
The Society will provide seed money to help chapters perform hands-on, visible service in their communities. A grant will be provided to help cover the cost of materials and/or supplies needed to carry out a volunteer service project initiated and organized by the Woman's Life chapter subject to:
- Grants must be applied for and approved before project starts.
- Grants will be paid upon approval.
- Chapters can apply for grants up to $500 per project, with a maximum of $5,000 per year per chapter for the total of all matching funds and volunteer service project grants.
- Chapters can do multiple projects for a recipient but grants are based on costs for specific projects/work effort.
- Minimum of 5 chapter members must work on the project.
Volunteer Service Project Grant Program Request Form
Welcome Baskets
Members of Chapter 703 Indianapolis, Indiana used a Volunteer Service Project Grant from Woman's Life to purchase baskets and packing material. Member Theresa Peck collected donations from local businesses and the group gathered to pack a total of 40 Welcome Baskets for individuals who come to the Hope House in Greenfield, Indiana.
Popular Project
The creation of warm, colorful fleece blankets continues to be a popular project for Woman's Life chapters. Members of Chapter 813 Ubly, Michigan used a $500 Volunteer Service Project Grant to purchase materials to make blankets to be distributed to families in need in Huron County.
Warm Christmas
Members of Chapter 611 Port Huron used Volunteer Service Project Grant funds to purchase the materials to create 16 fleece blankets. These warm and snuggly blankets were donated to Marwood Manor where they were given as Christmas gifts to residents with no family. Volunteer Service Projects like this are what Woman's Life chapters do all year long, adding warmth and comfort to the lives of others.
