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GFWC MD Metropolitan Community Club of Montgomery County

The GFWC Metropolitan Community Club of Montgomery County (MCC) welcomes new members who are interested in lending their support to local Montgomery County community services and agencies. We support a number of local charities throughout the year through donations of funds and services (see list below). Our membership consists of women working inside and outside of the home who want to contribute to their community. Also, MCC offers an array of social and educational activities giving members many opportunities to make new friends as well as enjoy the many art, education, and dining venues offered in our area. Some of our most popular social and educational activities include our book club and museum exhibits. Please contact us by email, if interested in attending a meeting or learning more about our club.

Contacts:
Vicki Dorman at swdorman@verizon.net
Susan Greenblatt at sagreenblatt@comcast.net

2026-2027 MCC Officers

President: Vicki Dorman
Vice President: Debra Lyle
Recording Secretary: Karen Portner
Treasurer: Janet Maley

Meetings

General meetings are usually held on the third Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM at a member's home, except as noted:

Meetings:

September 16, 2026
October 21, 2026
November 18, 2026
December 2026 Holiday Party (TBD)
January 9, 2027 - Reports Meeting (10:00 am)
February 6, 2027 (Saturday, 10:00 am)
March 17, 2027
April 14, 2027
May 2027 End of Year Dinner (TBD)

Community Service Programs and Committees

Arts and Culture
Civic Engagement and Outreach
Education and Libraries (Book Club)
Environment
Health and Wellness
Membership
Communications and Public Relations - Newsletter & Website/Social
Media
Social
Sunshine
Welfare

Fundraisers

Wreath Sale: MCC holds a wreath sale annually (during October) to raise money for the welfare charities designated by the Club. We sell both decorated balsam and cedar ($50) wreaths includes shipping, and undecorated ($28) wreaths for local delivery in Montgomery County. Wreaths arrive the week after Thanksgiving. If you are interested in ordering a decorated wreath (see pic of decorated balsam) or undecorated wreath, please email Vicki Dorman, swdorman@verizon.net by October 30, 2026.

2026 White House Christmas Ornament This Official Commemorative ornament, designed by the White House Historical Association and licensed by the nonpartisan America250 organization, cost $25. The front showcases the foundational text of the Declaration of Independence. The reverse reveals an artfully etched White House, adorned by both the Old Glory flag and the

contemporary American flag.. If you wish to order, please email Kendra Wells at
kendrawells@gmail.com by October 30, 2026.

2026-2027 MCC Charitable Donations of Funds and Services

MCC supports the following 2026-2027 charitable organizations and programs with financial and service donations. In addition, MCC members for the 4th GFWC National Day of Service, September 26 ,2026, filled 50 comfort backpacks for the Montgomery County Family Justice Center which supports victims of domestic violence. Each backpack was filled with age appropriate items (e.g. a stuffed bear, snacks, toy, books) to help children displaced by domestic violence feel more welcomed.

ALK Positive Lung Cancer Research, www.alkpositive.org, conducts research to improve the life expectancy and quality of life for those with ALK-positive cancer. ALK targeted therapies have helped doctors select a treatment designed to the underlying driver the cancer. These targeted strategies have helped many patients live longer while maintaining a better quality of life.

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), www.parkingson.org, provides support, education, and research to help everyone impacted by PD live a fuller life. A nationwide network of APDA Chapters and Informatio & Referral Centers raises public awareness of this disease and delivers outstanding patient services, and educational and wellness programs to help patients and their families impacted by this chronic disease.

The Bare Necessities Foundation, https://www.barenecessitiesfoundation.org, provides basic necessities such as furniture and household goods to immigrant families to make their home in Montgomery County. This relatively new organization, has served over 250 families in just 18 months collecting and delivering furniture and other household necessities so that these families can furnish their apartments and start a new life.

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, https://www.cbf.org/how-we-save-the-bay, serves as a watchdog, to fight for effective, science-based solutions to reduce the pollution degrading the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers and streams.

Comfort Cases-Hope Scholarships, https://comfortcases.org , are designed to support youth who have experienced 36 or more months of foster care as they navigate the challenges applying to colleges or trade schools. Clowan University (NC) will partner with Comfort Cases to also provide scholarshipsto all who apply to the Comfort Cases Hope Scholarship and are accepted into the school.

Personal Care Foundation, https://www.personalcarefoundation.org, is committed to improving the health and well-being of survivors of domestic violence their children, and others in need by providing essential hygiene items.

Small Things Matter (STM), https://smallthingsmatter.org, provides free food assistance to low-income children and their families as well as individuals including more homeless, elderly and disabled people. They give families and individuals access to fresh produce as well as meat, dairy and pantry items. They are currently supporting 2,500 families (8,000 individuals) with food at least three times a month.

Women’s Microfinance Initiative (WMI), https://wmionline.org, issues loans to women throughout East Africa which transforms them into successful entrepreneurs. WMI has issued over 100,000 loans totaling more than 15 million dollars to rural villages throughout East Africa. These loans transform women, excluded from the formal economy, into successful entrepreneurs.

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