Philanthropy | Hinsdale Junior Woman's Club

Partner with HJWC: Forms of Support

HJWC was founded in 1949 with the mission to enrich our community, the lives of our members and their families. In 2018-2019, HJWC launched our new Grant Fundraising model to help fund tangible items with a lasting impact for deserving organizations. Since then, more than $1.4 million dollars has been granted by HJWC non-profit organizations in Chicagoland and the Western Suburbs. Each club year, members also donate time towards service projects and award scholarships.

Grants

Local nonprofits can apply for grants of up to $50,000 through HJWC, supported by the club’s year-round fundraising efforts and annual signature events. Each applicant presents its proposal and participates in a Q&A session with HJWC members, who then vote on grant distribution. Each spring, HJWC announces its grant recipients, awarding an average of 20 grants ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 to organizations serving women and children. Grants typically support long-lasting, high-impact needs such as vans, playgrounds, and equipment.

Grant applications for the current club year are closed and will reopen next year.

Grant Inquiry

Service Projects

HJWC partners with local non-profits to volunteer time and services. From landscaping at the Wellness House to making blankets for families and packing food for HCS Family Services, our members contribute over 450 volunteer hours annually to support our community.

If you'd like HJWC volunteer assistance, we’d love to collaborate on service hour projects that are 2-3 hours in length and will accommodate 10+ women.

Service project applications are accepted from July 15 to August 15 of each club year.

Service Hour Request

Scholarships

The HJWC Educational Scholarship Program awards annual current-use college scholarships to deserving female high school seniors who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service and philanthropy. All donated money is awarded in the year it is given and the final number of scholarships and the amount awarded is variable and subject to the total funds raised that club year.

These scholarships reflect our mission to support and uplift the next generation of community-minded female leaders. Our scholarship program is funded through events hosted by the Education Committee, like the Fore Her Future Golf Outing. We encourage applicants who exhibit outstanding leadership and passion for service to apply.

Scholarship applications open on November 15 each year and close on February 15.

Scholarship Application

Select Prior Grantees

Select Prior Service Hour Recipients