Supported Non-profit Organizations

ADA JENKINS– Located in Davidson, this center provides after school tutoring, medical and dental services, family crisis support and career preparation. The Woman's Club has supported then financially and through donations of art supplies for their programs. They have provided guest speakers. Ada Jenkins also offers volunteer opportunities.

LIFESPAN – Located in Charlotte, this center provides education and support for persons with developmental delays and partners with businesses offering employment to their clients. The Art Department has provided art supplies for their programs as well as financial donations. They have provided guest speakers for the Club in the past and have many volunteer opportunities.

CREATIVE ART EXCHANGE– Located in Cornelius, this center will be a new addition and offers affordable classes and workshops, exhibits and lectures. They are in need of scholarships for teens and adults, supplies, and volunteers.

BARIUM SPRINGS– Barium Springs Home for Children responds to the needs of children and families by providing residential care, educational services, full-day childcare, clinical services and campus ministry. In 2006 we made 82 blankets for the children that use the day-care facilities.

DOVE HOUSE– Dove House Children's Advocacy Center provides a safe, child-friendly facility for the investigation, intervention, and prosecution of sexual assault against children. Once a year, we donate paper supplies and/or snacks and drinks.

GATLIN JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER– A facility in Huntersville where juveniles are sent while awaiting a trial. In 2007 we began to participate in the book club at Gatlin that was started by the Council for Children's Rights. Currently, we are there 2 Wednesdays in each month.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY– Habitat for Humanity International is a non-profit housing ministry that seeks to abolish poverty housing and homelessness from the world. Their mission is to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. In past years, we have volunteered with Habitat. In 2006, they had more volunteers than they could use which is a great thing!

HUNTERSVILLE OAKS– Huntersville Oaks is a long-term health care facility for the elderly that offers rehabilitive and long-term care. Each year members of our group make handmade bibs for the residents.

KIND NEWS – This is a nature publication with articles and activities geared toward school-age children. We have bought 2 subscriptions each year, one for Huntersville Elementary and one for Blythe Elementary. Each subscription costs $25

HISTORICAL TREES – Since 2000 we have purchased an historical tree for North Mecklenburg High School. They now have quite an interesting collection on their school grounds. In 2002 we presented Hopewell High School with its first historical tree. These trees are ordered through www.americanforests.org. and have a lifetime replacement. Each tree comes with a certificate that gives the historical significance of the tree. The trees are usually ordered and planted in the fall. We have been framing the certificates and ordering a small engraved marker which is placed at the tree. Depending upon the cost of the particular tree, about $150 total is usually spent.

CAROLINA RAPTOR CENTER – We have supported the Raptor Center in various ways over the years. Several birds have been adopted for costs ranging from $35-$50. We have sponsored a presentation, like the one given at our club meeting, for the Davidson Cornelius Day Center, which at the time cost $150. We also recently agreed to fund two-day camp scholarships for children interested in learning more about environmental issues. These scholarships are approximately $200 apiece. And of course we are happy to encourage visits to the Raptor Center. To learn more visit – www.carolinaraptorcenter.org

DAVIDSON HORTICULTURE SYMPOSIUM – This is a workshop held each spring in Davidson, NC. Students pursuing careers in horticulture from all over the state are invited and groups or individuals interested in helping the students by providing a sponsorship are welcomed. We have sponsored 1-2 students for the past several years. The cost is about $85 per student. The public is also invited to register and attend this symposium. If interested in learning more the website is – www.davidsonsymposium.org

BUTTERFLY PAVILIONS – We were able to purchase 7 butterfly pavilions this spring, one for each of the local elementary schools. Teachers are very excited to be involved in this project where the children are able to view caterpillars evolve into butterflies. The caterpillars are in a large net "pavilion" and all supplies are provided with the kit. The nets can be used again and more caterpillars can be ordered. The school kits were $52.99 each. The website for this information is – www.insectlore.com

EDUCATION – The Education Committee is primarily responsible for the awarding of six scholarships for graduating seniors at North Mecklenburg, Hopewell and Mallard Creek High Schools at $1,000.00 each and one $1,000.00 scholarship for a woman who is working and returning to school. The scholarships are awarded based on 50% Monetary Need, 20% Academic Achievement, 20% Extra-curricular Achievement in school and Community and 10% Demonstration of good character.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD– www.samaritanspurse.org. Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to needy children around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God's love. This program provides an opportunity for people of all ages to be involved in a simple, hands-on missions project that focuses on the true meaning of Christmas--Jesus Christ, God's greatest gift.

HEIFER INTERNATIONAL– www.heifer.org Provides farm animals to impoverished families. This provides families with a valuable source of food and income. Each family assisted commits to pass on their gift animal's first female offspring to another family in need, so the whole community benefits.

OPERATION SMILE– www.operationsmile.org. Throughout the world, Operation Smile volunteers repair childhood facial deformities while building public and private partnerships that advocate for sustainable healthcare systems for children and families. Together, we create smiles, change lives, heal humanity

SMILE TRAIN– www.SmileTrain.org. Unlike many charities that do many different things, The Smile Train is focused on solving a single problem – cleft lip and palate. Clefts are a major problem in developing countries where there are millions of children who are suffering with unrepaired clefts. Most cannot eat or speak properly. Aren't allowed to attend school or hold a job. And face very difficult lives filled with shame and isolation, pain and heartache.

DOUBLE HARVEST - HAITI SCHOOL AND HOSPITAL– www.doubleharvest.org. Double Harvest has a two hundred acre farm, a clinic and a vocational training school beginning with kindergarten. Double Harvest is involved in church planting using nationally trained missionary pastors. Six days a week the Word of God is presented to the farm workers in a scheduled evangelistic-devotional time. In the two acres of greenhouses, as many as two million tree seedlings are annually processed for reforestation programs.