W O N Donates to Families in Transition
The Philanthropy Committee invited WON members to attend an Open House/Tour of the “Families in Transition” Clothing Distribution Center on Monday, July 29, 2024. This organization provides clothing and supplies for all homeless school age children from K-12.
President Lynda Watson presented a check for $1,500 to help purchase new essential items to benefit these children. This is the result of your generosity and fundraising efforts.
FIT is one of the three charities our members voted to support this year.
W O N Donates to Pinky Promise
A $500 check was presented to Sybil Purvis, founder of the charity “Pinky Promise” at our September luncheon. Sybil explained the nature of this organization “cancer doesn’t have a face unless it’s yours or someone you know” which is to provide women going through cancer treatment with some items to help them through this dark time in their lives and let them know someone cares. WON had decided earlier in the year to support this group as one of 4 philanthropic endeavors for 2023. The club has decided to provide this support as part of our ongoing support of charity organizations in our community.
W O N Donates to Barnabus Center
A $1,000 check presentation was made to the Barnabas Center for their Empty Bowls program at the August luncheon. The club has decided to provide this support as part of our ongoing support of charity organizations in our community. Nicole discussed the many Barnabas programs and thanked the organization for their support.
W O N Donates to Micah's Place
I humbly believe we have the best organization around and that we have successfully fulfilled our mission of enriching the Nassau County community by fostering relationships and generously giving. And because of the generosity of our members and non-members, we had another successful Country Hoedown, which brought in $16,000.00 for Micah’s Place. What an amazing accomplishment. Well done CSI team!! I couldn’t be more proud of our community impact.
Micah's Place awarded $10,000 from WON
Pictured above: Heather Jones – Micah’s Place Executive Director; Lee Ann Shobe, Charlene Kingsnorth, Trish Caballero – CSI Team; Cassie Ott – Micah’s Place Outreach Program Director
At the December 2021 luncheon, the CSI team presented a $10,000 check to Micah’s Place. The
membership selected Micah’s Place as our charity for this year. Most of the money was raised by the Hoedown supported by the club and put together by the CSI team. It was a great success and all members are congratulated on their participation in the great event. Below is a thank you note received from Micah’s Place.
To all the ladies of WON:
Thank you SO much for having me at your luncheons, for showering our cause with kindness, and for the continued advocacy you show in the community. Aside from the two car loads of goodies, the group donated $450 in gift cards, too! Not even to mention the $10,000 from the Hoedown – absolutely amazing!! We are so incredibly grateful for your support this year; it
has been an honor to get to meet you all and get to know so many other members.
Best,
Cassie Ott