Help Us Help Others

 Warm the Children is a national initiative that benefits our local community. We work with Garrett County schools, the Department of Social Services and the local newspaper to purchase warm clothing for families in need. Members notify selected families and take them shopping at our local Walmart.
In 2023 we shopped for over 200 children. Club members wrote over 250 thank you notes to donors who generously gave over $30,000 to the program. We can never have too many shoppers or note writers for this worthwhile program.  

Four times a year, the craft group makes 335 'tray favors' for clients and residents of local assisted living, nursing homes and Meals on Wheels. The favors reflect a holiday season and are cherished by recipients. The group meets two Thursdays a month to get the favors made. It's a great way to get to know each other and make new friends while having fun being artistic. No creative experience necessary - if you can use scissors and a glue gun/stick, you will be able to make a favor.  

 The International Outreach Committee introduced a new initiative in 2021, one which focuses on improving gender equity, health, and educational outcomes by supporting menstrual health programs in developing countries. For millions of young girls and women in developing nations, their monthly period is met with community and family ostracism, absence of health education, and lack of proper, clean, and affordable hygiene products. Availability of hygiene supplies and health education can provide significant improvements in girls’ classroom attendance, academic achievement, self-image, and in avoiding early pregnancy.  Kim Maffett has made traceable patterns, fabric kits, and instructions if you are interested in cutting or sewing pads.  Any support you can provide will be greatly appreciated. 

The next box of pads will be mailed in spring 2023.