Ridgway Record

Women Who Care Donor-for-a-Day winners award grants to local organizati­on

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Members of Women Who Care (WWC), a project of the Elk County Community Foundation, have the opportunit­y to qualify each year for the chance to award a special Donorfor-a-Day grant to a nonprofit organizati­on of their choice.

Four lucky members were able to award granting dollars to a favorite organizati­on during the WWC holiday membership drive. Renewing members, Joan Holjencin and Jackie Candalor awarded their $500 winnings to Holy Rosary Parish and Hailey’s Reading Program at Floyd Fretz Elementary School, respective­ly. New members gave $250 to their charity of choice. Sharon Barbazzeni chose to give her $250 winnings to the St. Marys Public Library, while Sue McDonough presented $250 to the Guardian Angel Center. Women Who Care has given $344,500 to area nonprofits since 2010.

Women Who Care brings women from diverse background­s together to combine their philanthro­pic donations and strengthen the Elk County community through the power of collective giving. Close to 225 women make up the membership of Women Who Care. WWC is looking to grow its membership to make an even greater impact in the Elk County area. All area women are encouraged to consider joining WWC. For a minimal donation, you can make a difference for our communitie­s. Find out all about Women Who Care on our website at www.elkcountyf­oundation.org.

The Community Foundation is The Elk County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenie­s, is a non-profit grantmakin­g organizati­on dedicated to improving the lives of people in our geographic area by working with philanthro­pic donors to help them meet their charitable goals. For more informatio­n, contact the Community Foundation at 814-8342125.

 ?? Photo submitted ?? Four Women Who Care members recently won the opportunit­y to award special granting dollars to local nonprofits. Hailey’s Reading Program at Floyd Fritz Elementary School was chosen to receive a $500 grant from WWC member, Jackie Candalor, far right. Receiving the grant from left, Marcia Raubenstra­ugh, Avary Nida, and Emmalyn Nida representi­ng Hailey’s Reading Program.
Photo submitted Four Women Who Care members recently won the opportunit­y to award special granting dollars to local nonprofits. Hailey’s Reading Program at Floyd Fritz Elementary School was chosen to receive a $500 grant from WWC member, Jackie Candalor, far right. Receiving the grant from left, Marcia Raubenstra­ugh, Avary Nida, and Emmalyn Nida representi­ng Hailey’s Reading Program.

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