Rooted in Community

Since 1916, Woman’s Club members have focused on public engagement and fostering the development of local organizations. Funds raised by the club, from rentals of the clubhouse and philanthropic activities of the members, support the survival and growth of valuable local community efforts. An essential element of the club is a Not-for-Profit Grant Program. Each year nonprofit organizations are reviewed for alignment with the overall mission of the organization and a select group receives awards. The following organizations received club grants in 2023.

Able Works
The mission of Able Works is to equip individuals with financial education, life skills and assets that enable them to live free from oppression and poverty. Our grant will support AchievAble, a holistic success program for college age youth and young adults from under-resourced and immigrant communities who are pursuing a degree, credential, or transfer to a four-year institution or local community college.

Day Worker Center of Mountain View
The Day Worker Center of Mountain View connects the day worker community with employers in a safe and reliable community space, and provides fresh and healthy meals, ESL classes, and skills training workshops on workers' rights. Our grant will provide funds for groceries for fresh cooked meals, their number one need.

EPACENTER
The mission of EPACENTER is to increase opportunities for youth to discover and amplify their talents, realize their potential, and impact the world through art, design, and technology. It engages youth in organizational decision-making, key leadership roles, and cultural leadership opportunities. Our grant will supply their teaching kitchen, where students ranging in age from 6-18, learn about healthy food lifestyle through culinary classes.

Nuestra Casa de EPA
Nuestra Casa's primary focus is delivering food and finding housing for those at and below the poverty level. Their goal is to build equity in the communities they serve. Through their trained Promotoras, community ambassadors, they spread the word through education, leadership development and advocacy. Our grant will support in their efforts by providing heavy equipment to assist in food delivery.

Rise Together Education
The mission of RTE is to send Palo Alto High School students from low income households to (and through) college. Most grantees are first-generation college students. Funds are contingent on continued good performance and are time limited, which encourages students to make good choices. Our grant to RTE supports four students who will be attending a community college, filling a significant need and reducing the financial stress on these students and their families.