GFWC Metropolitan Community Club of Montgomery Co.

The Metropolitan Community Club of Montgomery (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 : MCC at mccgfwc@gmail.com
Lourdes Posada at lposad@gmail.com
Susan Greenblatt at sagreenblatt@comcast.net

2022-2023 MCC Officers

President: Lourdes Posada
Vice President: Vicki Dorman
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; however, due to Covid-19 or inclement weather, meetings may also be held by Zoom.

Meetings:

September 21, 2022
October 19, 2022
November 16, 2022
December Holiday Party (TBD) (Saturday)
January 4, 2023 -Report Meeting (6:30pm)
February 11, 2023 (Saturday)
March 15, 2023
April 19, 2023
May dinner-TBD

MCC Charitable Donations of Funds and Services

Arts and Culture
Civic Engagement and Outreach
Education and Libraries (Book Club)
Environment
Health and Wellness
Installation --Appointed by the President
By-Laws -- Appointed by the President
Membership
Communications and Public Relations - Newsletter & Website/Social
Media
Social
Sunshine
Ways and Means
Welfare

Fundraisers

Wreath Sale: MCC holds a wreath sale annually (during late September until early November) to raise money for the welfare charities designated by the Club. We sell both decorated ($42, includes shipping ) and undecorated ($25) wreaths.
Other Fundraisers: MCC Gift Show, Saturday, October 22, 2022, 10:30 AM -5:30 PM
The Metropolitan Community Club (MCC) of Montgomery County is sponsoring our 17th Annual Gift Show at Garrett Park Town Hall, 10814 Kenilworth Avenue, Garrett Park, Md.20896. Vendors are showcasing custom jewelry, unique crafts and accessories, chocolates, delicious Greek specialties, and more! Proceeds will be donated to local charities. Admission is free.

MCC Charitable Donations of Funds and Services:

MCC supports the following 2022-2023 charitable organizations and programs with financial and service donations.

Small Things Matter --provides free food assistance to those in need. They give families and individuals access to fresh produce as well as meat, dairy and pantry items. They are now supporting 1,000 families with food at least three times a month.
Montgomery County Family Justice Center (MCFJC) for Domestic Violence Initiative – has provided services and resources to victims of domestic violence for over 14 years. It was created as a one-stop shop for victims of abuse where all resources can be accessed in one place. In addition to promoting public awareness, it provides legal counsel, career counseling, and basic needs such as shelter and clothing and other resources.
Montgomery Housing Partnership –provides more than 2,600 quality affordable homes in Montgomery County and neighboring communities. It is committed to housing people, empowering families, and strengthening neighborhoods.
METAvivor – is dedicated to the specific fight of women and men living
with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer by funding research and advocating for improved benefits and treatments for patients living with this disease.
UNICEF USA (a GFWC Affiliate Organization) –works with partners to reach vulnerable children and families affected by the conflict in Ukraine with essential services – including health, education, protection, water and sanitation as well as life-saving supplies.
LUNGevity-- dedicates its fundraising to research best treatments, funds clinical trials, and provides programs to better educate patients and the community on lung cancer.
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.
Women’s Microfinance Initiative-- provides reliable financial services to rural women in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania to enable them to engage in income producing activities and, also addresses other education and health related needs in their community.
Tree-Mendous Maryland—helps citizens restore tree cover on public land and community open space in Maryland

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