Service
Last year our club donated over $11,000 to support children, families in need, mental health initiatives and high school seniors.
Our efforts to support our community are reflected in our volunteer hours spent running water stations during the Cosley Zoo Run, collecting canned food items for the Milton Township Food Pantry, providing snack packs for Ronald McDonald house and birthday items for students in local elementary schools, as well as running our Buddy Baseball program.
Keep reading to learn more about other organizations we work with.
Each year, the Wheaton Junior Woman’s Club selects two community service partners through an application and member-vote process. We support these organizations throughout the club year both financially and through dedicated service projects to create a lasting, meaningful impact in our local community.
2026 - 2027 Community Partners
The GardenWorks Project works to address food insecurity by connecting local food growers, food pantries, and neighbors in need with fresh, locally grown produce. Through household, community, and partner-site gardens, volunteers grow and harvest food for donation while building connections and learning sustainable gardening practices. GardenWorks operates more than 20 sites throughout DuPage County, including two in Wheaton, and donated more than 6,900 pounds of fresh produce in 2025. Its work also includes food recovery from local farms and markets and partnerships designed to ensure nutritious, culturally relevant food reaches families who need it.
Visit The GardenWorks Project: gardenworksproject.org
My Half of the Sky creates economic opportunities for women who have experienced significant barriers, including human trafficking, addiction, and life as a refugee. Through employment, training, and leadership development, women gain practical skills and greater financial independence while preparing to move forward with confidence. At its Wheaton coffee shop, handmade bakery items provide meaningful employment as part of this mission. Since 2017, My Half has created more than 133,000 hours of employment while helping women build skills and achieve milestones such as opening bank accounts, learning to drive, and purchasing their first cars.
Visit My Half of the Sky: myhalfkitchen.com
2025 - 2026 Community Partners
Located in the heart of Wheaton, DoodleBug Workshop is a vocational training center "Changing Lives One Tool at a Time" for participants with disabilities ages 16–60+. Under the mentorship of skilled volunteers—including retired woodshop teachers and veterans—participants learn to safely use hand and power tools to create wood and metal products sold to the public. This customized training allows makers to develop practical skills at their own pace, fostering independence and confidence through hands-on craftsmanship.
Visit DoodleBug Workshop: doodlebugworkshop.com
Bridge Communities partners with families and their children, providing stable housing and transformational support so they are empowered to overcome homelessness and thrive for generations to come. We go deep with each family member to address the underlying causes of homelessness and break the cycle of poverty, homelessness, and abuse. Our program works: a 30-year longitudinal study revealed that at least 86% of Bridge graduates never fell back into homelessness, and 85% stay in DuPage County. They are our neighbors, co-workers, and kids’ classmates; together, we are making our community better for everyone.
Visit Bridge Communities: bridgecommunities.org
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