Chapter Support Programs – Volunteer Service Project Grant
The Society will provide seed money to help chapters perform hands-on, visible service in their communities. A grant will be provided to help cover the cost of materials and/or supplies needed to carry out a volunteer service project initiated and organized by the Woman’s Life chapter subject to:
- Grants must be applied for and approved before project starts.
- Grants will be paid upon approval.
- Chapters can apply for grants up to $500 per project, with a maximum of $5,000 per year per chapter for the total of all matching funds and volunteer service project grants.
- Chapters can do multiple projects for a recipient but grants are based on costs for specific projects/work effort.
- Minimum of 5 chapter members must work on the project.
Volunteer Service Project Grant Program Request Form
Quilts of Valor
Members of Woman’s Life Chapter 883 Algonac, Michigan, used a Volunteer Service Project Grant from Woman’s Life to purchase the materials needed to create Quilts of Valor to honor local veterans. Chapter members partnered with Piece to Peace Quilters to make the quilts and present them to veterans throughout their community. What a beautiful and unique way to honor our veterans.
Feeding the Homeless
Members of Woman’s Life Chapter 889 Franklin, Michigan, have a passion for feeding the homeless. Using a Volunteer Service Project Grant from Woman’s Life, they packed lunches to feed 200 adults and children through Pontiac Ministry. Members gathered for dinner, packed the lunches, and had a blast! Thank you for answering the call to fight hunger and homelessness in America.
Blankets for Dialysis Patients
Members of Woman’s Life Chapter 920 Marysville, Michigan, used a Volunteer Service Project Grant from Woman’s Life to help patients receiving dialysis. Chapter members made 36 fleece and 5 crochet blankets and donated them to the Fresenius Dialysis Center. These blankets will be used to make patients more comfortable as they receive treatment.
