Grants are given to non-profit organizations in Fairfield County for projects that will make a continuing difference in the community. They may be in the form of funds or a one-time use of the Westport Woman’s Clubhouse for an event. Grants are considered each year to deserving organizations in education, health and safety-related programs, and in the arts.
Please MAIL your application to us with the additional information requested below. All applications must be type-written and received by the Westport Woman's Club by January 15, 2025. Due to the number of applicants, we cannot accept requests by email. Organizations receiving a grant are expected to list the Westport Woman’s Club as a sponsor or donor. Grants are evaluated year by year, case by case. Monies may not be used for salaries. WWC may conduct a site-visit. The recipient may be invited to present the project outcomes to WWC.
On April 5, 2025, the Westport Woman’s Club will be hosting a fundraising Gala where we will honor distinguished women who have Paved the Way for community service, making a lasting contribution and remarkable impact throughout our history.
Our work requires dedicated members, active volunteers and financial support from friends that represent everything good in the Westport community. Nothing would please me more than to add your name to our list of proud sponsors who we will feature at our Westport Woman’s Club Gala celebration in the spring!
Please consider joining us by becoming a Sponsor today and reserve your seats to our exciting Gala which will be held at the Patterson Club on April 5, 2025.
Giving to us means giving to the community!
In 1907, a small group of Westport Women gathered to beautify the town’s muddy, manure-filled streets, planting trees and laying sidewalks. They put on a fair, raised money, and called themselves “The Women’s Town Improvement Association,” These first steps paved the way to becoming The Westport Woman’s Club and to more than a century of public philanthropy that is still going strong . Please give to help support our work into tomorrow!
Your contribution will be featured in the event program distributed to hundreds of influential individuals who share your commitment and support for the Westport Woman’s Club and the work we do!
Reserved table of 12
VIP Private cocktail hour 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Featured in our press release; pre-event promotional emails.
Full page ad in event program event signage, social & print media
Text message sent to all attendees recognizing presenting sponsor
Recognition and thank you at the event
Opportunity to include an item in the gift bag
Preferred parking for 8 cars
Click here to download the registration form.
Join us Saturday, November 19th from 5-8 pm for Sip & Savor—wine tasting, hor's d ’oeuvres, and a silent auction—at the Westport Woman's Club. All net proceeds benefit Staples HS scholarships and grants to community organizations. A portion of wine orders will be donated to WWC. Plan ahead, bring your shopping list, and order needed wines for barbecues, hostess gifts, gift giving, and more.
Door prizes are donated by Castle Wine & Spirits and Gaetano’s Catering
Support the Westport Woman’s Club at their annual wine tasting fundraiser, with a new twist this year. SWIRL & SIP 2020 is going virtual on Wednesday, December 9, from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Hosted by local Westport vendor, Castle Wine & Spirits, your $25.00 advance ticket includes sparkling wines for this virtual tasting which can be picked up in advance at Castle Wine (1439 Post Road East, Westport, CT 203-259-5948); Italy and Spain are the featured countries for this tasting. Silver Ribbon, another Westport small business, is generously sponsoring SWIRL & SIP’S door prize, a $200 gift certificate for store-wide shopping.
SWIRL & SIP 2020 tickets can be purchased in advance through Monday, December 7 at Swirl & Sip - Westport Woman's Club. Once you purchase your ticket to attend, you will receive an order confirmation to your provided email. On December 8th, you will receive your Zoom link to that same email. Profits from the evening will benefit community grants to Fairfield County non-profit organizations and need-based college scholarships for local seniors. The Westport Woman’s Club thanks all in advance for supporting this event and the Fairfield County community.
The Westport Woman’s Club, organized in 1907, is a non-profit philanthropic organization dedicated to volunteerism and the raising of funds in support of the educational, charitable, cultural and public health services in Westport and surrounding towns. You do not have to be a Westport Resident to join The Westport Woman’s Club. To join, call the WWC office at 203-227-4240.
The Westport Woman's Club invites you on Friday October 9th from 5 to 7pm to our outdoor social distant Jazz concert by the well-known Chris Coogan trio. We will have a delicious Venezuelan food truck available for purchase or you can bring your own food/drink. Use this link to buy your tickets now:
https://www.westportwomansclub.org/event/chriscoogan/
The event will take place outside of our beautiful WWC Clubhouse. Please bring your own chairs and maybe a blanket so that you can enjoy the show comfortably. We will have volunteers available to help you set up. We are keeping the number of tickets limited, so that we can ensure social distance is maintained. Doors open at 4:30pm. Music will start promptly at 5:15pm.
Single adult tickets are available for $40, or you can buy a package of two for $65. Your children/grandchildren are welcome and free of charge if they are under the age of 12.
If you have any questions please email us at wwc@westportwomansclub.org. We look forward to seeing you all there and thank you for supporting our cause.
Buy your tickets now: https://www.westportwomansclub.org/event/chriscoogan/
To learn more about Chris Coogan, please visit: https://www.cooganmusic.com/bio
If you want to extend the night and support another good cause, you can stay for the drive-in movie that will start at 8pm at the upper parking lot, organized the Remarkable Theater. http://www.remarkabletheater.org
Remarkable Theater, a Westport non-profit that provides purposeful employment to individuals with disabilities, is kicking off a summer drive-in movie experience on Friday, June 26, featuring the classic film, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”. This drive-in movie fundraiser will occur in the Imperial Avenue Commuter Lot (site of the summer Westport Farmers Market). The parking lot will open to a limited number of cars at 7:45pm, with the movie beginning at 8:45pm. A ticket to admit each car must be purchased in advance, with opening night proceeds generously benefiting The Westport Woman’s Club. For drive-in movie tickets and more information, visit the Westport Woman’s Club at www.westportwomansclub.org or the Remarkable Theater at www.remarkabletheater.org.
The Westport Woman’s Club, organized in 1907, is a non-profit philanthropic organization dedicated to volunteerism and the raising of funds in support of the educational, charitable, cultural and public health services in Westport and surrounding towns. You do not have to be a Westport Resident to join The Westport Woman’s Club. To join, call the WWC office at 203-227-4240.
A Special Art Invitation for WWC Members and Community Friends: Due to ongoing community health concerns, the WWC 2020 Art Show goes virtual this spring! This venue allows the Westport Woman’s Club to continue their annual tradition of supporting local artists, by providing access to their online galleries. The WWC wishes to thank all 14 participating local artists, as each artist is generously donating 30% of any virtual art show sales to support the WWC Scholarship Fund. Need-based college scholarships for local students will be needed more than ever in this new covid-19 economic reality. Please mention that you are a WWC Supporter when corresponding with any of these talented local artists to inquire or purchase a piece of their work.
Curated again by Westport Artist Miggs Burroughs, the roster of WWC Virtual Art Show 2020 artists include:
Nina Bentley (www.ninabentley.net)
Amy Bock (www.amybockart.com)
Trace Burroughs (www.traceburroughsart.com)
Susan Fehlinger (www.susanfehlinger.com)
Judith Orseck Katz (www.rowaytonarts.org)
Tom Kretsch (www.peacefulplacesphoto.com)
Susan Leggitt (www.susanleggitt.com)
Kerry Long (www.kerrylong.com)
Michael Ledner (www.michaellednerartist.com)
Carole McClintock (https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/carole-mcclintock)
Bernard Perry (www.bernardperryphotography.com)
Jon Puzzuoli (www.puzzpottery.com)
Katherine Ross (www.katherinerossart.com)
Jo Titsworth (www.jotitsworthwatercolors.com).
The Westport Woman’s Club is grateful for continued support from our Fairfield County community, which assists the club’s historic philanthropy supporting educational, charitable, cultural and public health services in Westport and surrounding towns. Wishing everyone well in these challenging times.
Dr. Judith Hamer, a Westporter for 37 years, was the guest speaker for the club’s February luncheon. Judith, an educator with degrees from Cornell, Smith and Columbia, has taught at City College of New York, Columbia University, and New York University. As part of her Club Day presentation, Judith shared a talk on “Two-Ness”, her perspective on society’s judgements based on skin color, gender, etc. Pictures of Judith’s ancestors, some now featured at the Smithsonian Institution, provided a personal face to their past struggles: as freed slaves in Virginia, her grandparent’s challenge of owning Brooklyn property, her parents’ determined efforts to receive advanced educations, and prejudice encountered finding jobs and housing from her own firsthand experience. Strong family values, dating from slavery to the present day, have sustained these generations of Judith’s family.
Members arriving for December Club Day were treated to a festive clubhouse, decorated for the holiday season, thanks to many dedicated members of the WWC Garden Department (chaired by Garden Chair Vivian Rosenberg). From the handmade wreath gracing the WWC foyer door, decorated trees from the Dining Room to the Bedford Hall Stage, handmade centerpieces of seasonal greenery from our clubhouse gardens, to a boutique for member holiday shopping, Garden Department members provided all attending with a beautiful holiday setting. (more…)
Arantxa Mateo, a weight management mentor, was the guest speaker at November Club Day. Ms. Arantxa’s personal struggles with weight in her teen years, propelled her to study biology and nutrition as an educational path. Arantxa has developed the 32 Mondays Weight Management Program (32mondays.com), which is not a diet but rather an educational program to teach people how to manage their weight for the rest of their lives. Her club day program featured 25 Tips, Recommendations and Best-Kept-Secrets to avoid gaining weight over the Holiday Season, as well as her three “S” for weight management success.
“Westport Woman’s Club members and friends participated in the
MAKING STRIDES Against Breast Cancer Walk on 10/20/19, led by WWC Past President,
Audrey Rabinowitz, who has organized the club’s participation for the past 14 years.”
Photo taken by WWC Member Gloria Smithson
Westport Woman’s Club members and friends joined survivors, caregivers, and walkers of all ages at the MAKING STRIDES Against Breast Cancer Walk this morning at Sherwood Island State Park for the WWC’s 14th consecutive year of supporting this cause. The American Cancer Society has organized this MAKING STRIDES walk in Fairfield County for the past 26 years to raise funds for research and support for those diagnosed with breast cancer. To learn more about MAKING STRIDES of Fairfield County, contact your local American Cancer Society office during standard business hours (Katie Divenuto, FairfieldCTstrides@cancer.org, 203-563-1513). (more…)
October Club Day’s program featured Deby Goldenberg, a certified yoga therapist and a Tai Chi/Qi Gong instructor, who has also achieved a 3rd degree black belt. Deby began her post-luncheon program by demonstrating the saber form, followed by introducing WWC members to Qi Gong in a guided meditation, including both standing and seated positions within Bedford Hall. Qi ("subtle breath" or "vital energy") and Gong ("skill cultivated through steady practice") is a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one’s mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, breathing technique, self-massage, sound, and focused intent. (more…)
Bedford Hall was fittingly decorated in a red/white/blue patriotic theme for the club’s June luncheon, as the membership prepares for their largest WWC fundraiser of the year ~ the YANKEE DOODLE FAIR (June 13 – 16).
Following lunch, our featured speaker was our own WWC Board member, Donna Pellittieri, who was trained as a Fashion Designer at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology. Donna initially worked in the fashion industry, but decided to return to school to become an O.R. nurse to support her “art habit”. Donna described seeing an ad in the back of a woman’s magazine, ordering a kit, making dolls with her artistic flair, entering her creations in competitions, and ultimately finding her passion in “Art Dolls”. Donna has now been making dolls for over 30 years. (more…)
Westport Woman’s Club members made memories marching in the 2019 Westport Memorial Day Parade. Thanks to our WWC First VP, Kim Reichert, for organizing all the logistics of the morning maneuvers to get this group to our starting line ~ no easy feat! What a beautiful day and meaningful tradition. (more…)
Westport Woman’s Club members gathered in early May for a Girls Night Out FUNdraiser at “Painting with a Twist” (1460 Post Road East, Westport). Music rocked, wine flowed, and members channeled their inner Van Gogh while painting “Sunflowers in Tin”. The evening raised over $500 for WWC charitable causes. Thanks to member Susan Fox for chairing and coordinating this memorable event, and gratitude (more…)
The Westport Woman’s Club welcomed Matt Storch, celebrity chef and restaurant owner of Match Burger Lobster in Westport, Match in Norwalk and Nom-eez in Bridgeport, as their speaker for February Club Day. Matt grew up in Westport, but his travels around the world as a child, as well as his close relationship with his grandmother, inspired him to follow food as a passion and become a chef. (more…)
The Staples High School Orphenians Choral group directed by Luke Rosenberg performed holiday songs to the delight of the Westport Woman’s Club Members. (more…)
WWC Members Christina McVaney (Current President) and Jeannette Tewey (Past VP, 2018 Memorial Day Float Organizer), accept an award at Westport Town Hall on November 11, 2018. Presenting the award are Bill Vornkahl, President of the Westport Veterans Council (also Director of the 2018 Memorial Day Parade) and Betty Lou Cummings (Chief Judge for the 2018 Memorial Day Parade Floats). (more…)
Women interested in joining The Westport Woman’s Club were invited to a New Member Reception in the WWC’s historic clubhouse. New and prospective members learned about the WWC and its many opportunities for community service, fundraisers, special interest groups and monthly membership meetings with catered lunches and speakers. (more…)
The Westport Woman’s Club welcomes Christina McVaney as its new President as the Club enters its 112th year of service, fundraising and philanthropy. A Westport resident since 2007, Christina places great importance on giving back to her community. She has served the WWC as co-chair of several fundraisers, including the club’s largest fundraiser, The Yankee Doodle Fair, for the past five years.
While balancing her career as a residential realtor, Christina has consistently carved personal time for her commitment to volunteerism. Christina is a current board member for “Neighbors and Newcomers of Westport” and was an active PTA parent while her three children attended Westport Public Schools. As WWC president, Christina’s schedule will include overseeing Westport Woman’s Club operating budgets, annual grant awards, need-based scholarship awards, food closet collaboration with the town’s Human Services Department, board meetings, social gatherings, holiday giving, and club fundraisers throughout the year. (more…)
Westport Woman’s Club members and their families enjoy an annual summer tradition, a lobster dinner at the Ned Dimes Marina at Compo Beach on Sunday, August 19, 2018. Click here to view DanWoog06880 article. (more…)
Participants painted "Spring Stroll" at the WWC Spring Fundraiser, Painting with a Twist on May 2nd.
All proceeds will go to charitable, educational and public health services in Westport and surrounding towns.
Just another invitation to think about working one, or more, shifts at the Curio Cottage. With so many workers taking vacations, we really need extra workers during this time...and it really is fun! Hope to see many new workers.
Just let Susan Loselle or Lorraine Feliciano, know and we will put your name on the sub list. Thank you.
Our July Bunco Night was a very special occasion. Leah Scherzer was crowned "Bunco Queen 2017," much to her surprise!
Kim Reichert and Audrey Rabinowitz were named "Princesses" (also, much to their surprise!) We celebrated with delicious food prepared by Hostesses Kim and Leah.
WWC Memorial Day Parade Float - Dry Run 2017 (more…)
On Tuesday, May 9, the Westport Woman's Club Garden Club Members visited the NY Botanical Gardens and took a self-guide tour of the Chihuly Exhibit.
Wakeman Farm Spring Dance at The Westport Woman's Club. See photos below.
The Gourmet Group met Tuesday, March 21 and had a demonstration on various types of fried rice. The guest chefs were Ralph Hunt, John Zline and Sarah Crews (our granddaughter). In the clip, Jerry and Barbara Gladnick are watching and commenting on the cooking. The menu was Fried Rice with Shrimp, Thai Fried Rice and Rosemary, Olive Oil and Orange Cake. The dessert was provided by Heike Martin and Dorothy Packer. (see video below) (more…)
The Garden Room is preparing beautiful fresh wreaths, swags and boxwood trees for the holidays. To guarantee availability, please submit your order by Friday, November 18, 2016. Click here for: Order Form.
