To Promote, Develop and Engage in Charitable Activities
OUR MISSION:
We care ...
The May Court Club of Chatham, established in 1935, is a women's service organization dedicated to addressing the needs in our community, primarily those of women and children, through volunteerism and fundraising.
Donations and New Members welcome.
| Current Membership: |
Over 100 |
| Volunteer Hours: |
Over 10,000 |
| Total Funds Raised: |
Over $30,000 |
Club Programs:
Nutrition - healthy snacks purchased and delivered to area schools.
Kids on the Block - puppets teach elementary students to accept those with physical or mental disabilities and differences.
"Queen Elizabeth 11" Breakfast Program - ensures that every student starts the day with a nourishing breakfast, "eat right, be bright".
Operation Cover-up - sorts and distributes coats to families in need.
We also raise funds for the following Chatham-Kent programs:
- Breakfast Program;
- VON-Children's Circle;
- Foster Parents for Children of Chernobyl;
- Big Sister's-Booster Seats;
- Special Populations.
For information about current May Court activities in or around Chatham please contact The May Court Club of Chatham:
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Service Projects
- Nutrition Program - Provides healthy snacks to 18 area schools;
- Queen Elizabeth II Breakfast Program - buys and delivers food to this program;
- Operation Cover Up - A multi-partnership with other community agencies and small businesses to sort and distribute coats to families in need;
- Kids on the Block - a troupe of puppeteers tours area elementary schools to teach the acceptance of others with physical and mental disablilities. Established in 1985.
Fund Raising Projects
- Fantasy Christmas Trees - Display and Raffle (November)
- Garage Sale
- Home Tour
- May Court Marketplace
Special Projects
- Members Appreciation Tea
- Books - Donated to Chatham Public Library in memory of deceased members
- Golf Scramble
- Stratford Trip
- Christmas Party
Financial Aid In Support Of:
- Chatham May Court Day Nursery
- May Court Nutrition Program
- Children of Chernobyl
- Queen Elizabeth School (Books)
- Outreach for Hunger
- Chathamm Women's Centre
- CK Special Population
- Salvation Army
.... and other projects in the community! | 