6-04-2024 4:53am

Boyertown Junior Woman’s Club Announces Community Donations

Lesley Misko Editor

by Danelle Matlack

[Boyertown, Pa- May 27, 2024] –Boyertown Junior Woman’s Club recently announced that they have made contributions to benefit local communities this year. BJWC is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, one of the world’s largest and oldest nonpartisan, nondenominational women’s volunteer service organizations.

The club year, which runs from September through May, is filled with meetings, community events, and fundraisers. BJWC’s biggest fundraiser is their annual “Girls’ Night Out Basket Raffle.” The raffle which was held in March raised over $17,000. This year Operation 143 received $12,500 at BJWC’s end of year banquet gathering.

Additional notable 2024 contributions include a $400 donation to Boyertown Midget League to support the purchase of equipment for their refreshment stand at Mackey Field in Boyertown Park.

Members of Boyertown Junior Woman’s Club presented Scott Rath, President of Boyertown Midget League, with a donation of $400 to be used for the purchase of equipment for their refreshment stand at the new Mackey Field at the Boyertown Park

BJWC’s other contributions include a $500 donation to the Boyertown Area YMCA, a $1,500 donation to the Boyertown Ambulance Association to be used for upgrading and purchasing new equipment, a $1,500 contribution to the Boyertown Area Multi-Service to support case management services, as well as another $1,500 donation to the Boyertown Historical Society, which will support repairs to historic Bahr Mill and to sponsor the 2024 Boyertown Halloween Parade.

Another contribution in the amount of $500 was made to the Boyertown Area YMCA to support residents who are unable to pay program fees.

On May 17th, Boyertown Junior Woman’s Club made a $1,500 donation to the Boyertown Area Multi-Service. The check was presented to Frank Buttaro, Jr., Directory of Development.

BJWC presents a $1,500 donation to Boyertown Ambulance. The money was received by Jim Boyer, Chief, and Melanie Roth, President of the Ambulance Board. It will be used for upgrading and purchasing new equipment.

Boyertown Junior Woman’s Club presents a $1,500 check to Mark Heist, Board Member of the Historical Society. The contribution will support the 2024 Halloween Parade, as well as renovations to historic Bahr Mill.

Additionally, two $1,000 scholarships were designated to graduating Boyertown High School seniors to support their continuing education.

“As a proud member of Boyertown Junior Woman’s Club, I am privileged to contribute to our collective efforts in making a meaningful difference in the lives of others,” said Kristen Duffy, Boyertown Junior Woman’s Club board president. “Through our dedication to service and collaboration, we support important causes, and foster positive change within our community.”

If you are interested in learning more about Boyertown Junior Woman’s Club and in joining their efforts, visit their Facebook page GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of Boyertown. BJWC meets monthly from September through May. Most meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in Boyertown and all are welcome.

The Boyertown Junior Woman’s Club is comprised of a group of dedicated women who volunteer their time and talents to enrich the Boyertown area and beyond with projects benefiting our youth and those in need. BJWC organization is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC), one of the world's largest and oldest nonpartisan, nondenominational, women's volunteer service organizations.