BCCWC members volunteer their time to activities that provide clothing, food and shelter to those in need and programs that encourage the well being of the members of our community.
This past year we logged more than 13,000 hours of volunteer service to our local community!
If you would like to propose a new community service activity, please complete this proposal form and submit it to the Community Service Directors.
BCCWC requests that members be accountable for their volunteer hours. Please submit this Volunteer Hours Form (July1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 by June 30, 2021. You and any amount of hours are an important ingredient in our club's success.
Aging Gracefully/ Pet Therapy
Members are encouraged to get involved in current pet therapy projects with residents.
Pet Therapy Dates and Locations:
Dates and Locations are announced in News and Notes
One Stitch at a Time
Interested members use their talents to crochet, knit, sew, quilt (or even purchase) blankets and other useful warm items for those in need of them in the community – women, children, the elderly and those who are physically or economically disadvantaged.
Members are encouraged to donate supplies.
Collections will be done in fall and spring.
There have been 357 total blankets donated during the past 4 years.
Please watch News and Notes for collection information.
Building Quilts for Habitat
"Not a quilt to admire Not a quilt to hang on the wall, but a quilt to feel cozy and comfy in the Habitat for Humanity family’s new home."
Ongoing
Building Quilts for Habitat meets twice/year, once in October and once in May.
Quilt Presentations are made as houses are completed. They have been partnering with Habitat since February 2016 and have donated 34 quilts since that time.
Please check News and Notes for updates.
Mary Schrickel
Gina Reinardy
BCCWC members follow the mission of improving the
lives of children by supporting selected service projects
organized throughout the year for St. Vincent's Children's
Hospital/Child Life.
Contacts
Sue Vyse
Kathy Aicher
St. John's Homeless Shelter - Meals
BCCWC will provide a meal each month from Nov. through April.
2020-2021 Dates:
November 5
December 3
January 7
February 4
March 4
April 1
Wellspring
Kathy DeBroux
Susan Regnier
House of Hope
Monthly Birthday Cakes on third Wednesday of every month from August 2020 to July 2021.
Kay Barlament
Fort Howard Apartments Seniors
"Blessings Bags" of essential items were delivered for 100 Apartments on October 23
Spring - TBA published in the News and Notes