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GFWC MD Metropolitan Community Club of Montgomery County

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

2025-2026 MCC Officers

President: Lourdes Posada
Vice President: Vicki Dorman
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 17, 2025
• October 15, 2025
• November 19, 2025
• December 2025 Holiday Party (Saturday or Sunday)
• January 10, 2026 - Reports Meeting (10:00 am)
• February 7, 2026 (Saturday)
• March 18, 2026
• April 15, 2026
• May 6, 2026 (Installation Dinner)
  

Community Service Programs and Committees

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 ($48) wreaths includes shipping, and undecorated  ($25) wreaths for local delivery. 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, 2025.

MCC Craft Show, Saturday, November 8, 2025, 10:00 AM -5:00 PM.  MCC is sponsoring our 20th Annual Craft Show St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 7701 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda, MD. Vendors are showcasing  jewelry, pottery, unique gifts, sports cards, clothing,, delicious Greek specialties, and more! Proceeds will be donated to local charities. Admission is free. See Attached flyer.

 

2024-2025 MCC Charitable Donations of Funds and Services

MCC supports the following 2025-2026 charitable organizations and programs with financial and service donations. In addition, MCC for the 3rd GFWC National Day of Service, September 27, 2025,  filled 100 bags for the Personal Care Foundation—50 for women and 50 for children. Each bag filled with full-sized hygiene products will be given to a woman or child displaced as a result of domestic violence.

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.

Lung Cancer Research, Will support needed  lung cancer research  in order improve treatment methods and outcomes for those affected by lung cancer.

The Facial Pain Association (FPA), https://www.facepain.org/about-fpa/who-we-are/  provides education, support and advocacy for those affected by Trigeminal Neuralgia and other neuropathic facial pain

The Mo Co Family Justice Center Foundation, https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/fjc/  has been providing services and resources to victims of domestic violence for over 15 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.  Its model is now considered by the U.S. Department of Justice a best practice in service delivery to families affected by domestic 

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.

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. 

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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