Celebrating our One-Year Anniversary
At the September 2024 meeting, the President of the Woman’s Club of West Deptford requested volunteers to work on a grassroots project to improve our community. As a result, The Community Impact Program (CIP) was introduced to our members. We began with a committee of six and a volunteer base of 23. The program was initiated on March 13, 2025.
The committee set out to find a program that would enrich our community. After speaking with township leaders ~ the Mayor of West Deptford, the Superintendent of West Deptford School District, and a member (now President) of the School Board of Education ~ we discussed their ideas and priorities. It became clear what direction we should take.
The committee chose to work with the School Board of Education to provide support to school-age children in the classroom. Through discussions with the Superintendent, we learned that teacher aide positions had been cut from the school budget. As a result, classroom teachers were responsible for 15 – 26 heterogeneous students without additional support.
We have been able to provide meaningful, hands-on assistance in the classroom, working alongside the teachers. Our volunteers offered both academic and emotional support, helping to ensure that no child was overlooked and that the needs of every learner were met.
Our program, titled “Helping Hands ~ Happy Hearts,” has benefited students and teachers while also strengthening the community. Through this initiative, our club is recognized as a valuable partner in supporting education and investing in the future of our children.
The focus of our program is simple but powerful: support our teachers, nurture our children, and build a stronger community through volunteering.
New volunteers are welcome!
If you would like to join us, please contact Sandy M. or Carol D.