Welcome to the Junior Women's Club of Mentor

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The Junior Women's Club of Mentor (JWCM) is a non-profit organization of local women ranging from age 21 through their 60's who volunteer their time, skills and friendship to support the Lake County community. The Club was founded in 1962 and continues to be a dedicated service.

The women of the JWCM meet the 2nd Thursday of each month from September through April. In May the last meeting of the year, a banquet celebration is held to honor and reward the work of the members and induct the new members who have joined throughout the year.

All members sign up to participate in two committees and support the events of the other committees, as needed. To view each committee and their description on the Services Page Click Here.

There are two main fundraising activities each year. The coordinating of Mentor's Safety Town, safety awareness program for children ages four through six is planned in conjunction with the City of Mentor. Safety Town is conducted in June each year.

In addition, an annual fundraiser open to the public is normally planned for March or April. Most recent events include a dinner dance at LaMalfa in 2009 and wine tasting at the Madison Country Club in 2010. Each event featured a Chinese Auction and Silent Auction.

During the Club's fiscal 2009-2010 years, The JWCM donated funds to the following organizations:

- Crossroads
- Birthright
- Broadmoor School
- Deepwood Foundation
- Forbes House (Lake County Committee on Family Violence) Lake County Church Network
- Lake Metroparks
- Lifeline for the Empowerment of Consumers, Inc.
- Project Hope for the Homeless Ecumenical Shelter Network of Lake County, Inc.
- St. James Lunch Program
- The Salvation Army Learning Zone
- Victim Assistance Program

An example of participation in community events which normally extends well into the summer months are as follows:

- Bingo and Ice Cream Social at Mentor Way Nursing & Rehabilitation
- Bowling Banquet for disabled Trash Bash at Garfield
- Donated items for the Mother's Day Baskets - Forbes House
- Planting of flowers at Wildwood Cultural Center
- Meals on Wheels

The JWCM offers participation in Volunteerism, Fund Raising, Awareness Programs, Community Service, Scholarships, Social Events and the pride that follows the response to the needs of the community, along with the joys of "sisterhood."

For more information on our organization or to join the JWCM, please go to the "Contact Us" page Click Here.