Community Services

Helping the next generation

Committment

As a proud and active community, the LWAAAC has always demonstrated a commitment to supporting local educational initiatives and empowering our youth. We invite you to continue this legacy by contributing to the Blake High School Scholarship Fund.

Blake High School is home to many talented and ambitious students who strive for academic excellence and personal growth. However, financial barriers can limit their opportunities to pursue higher education and realize their full potential. By donating to the scholarship fund, you will help deserving students overcome these challenges and open doors to brighter futures.

we need your 2026 Contributions

Your support matters. Even a modest contribution can make a significant difference in the lives of Blake High students. The scholarship fund will be used to assist graduating seniors with college tuition, books, and other educational expenses. Together, we can ensure that financial constraints do not stand in the way of our community’s next generation of leaders.

How to Donate:

Checks can be made payable to LWAAAC: In Memo, please note the Scholarship Fund. Starting April 1, 2026, to June 1, 2026 to allow us to present to two students in June.
You can place donations in an envelope in the LWAAAC mail slot Clubhouse 1, Lifestyle Office.

EAP Mission

Our mission is to support financially underprivileged students in Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) to help them succeed to their fullest ability and to gain fuller access to the range of experiences that public education has to offer.

Participating Schools

The involved school has been the James Hubert (Eubie) Blake HS. This year we gave a donation to the Sister Mentors program and plan to donate to the Bel Pre ES and the Benjamin Banneker MS.

Scholarships

For the Eubie Blake HS scholarships, students must be a participant in the Free or Reduced Lunch Program, have at least a 2.0 GPA and have been accepted in a community or 4 year college. Proof of enrollment is required from the school.

When we receive the college confirmation of enrollment, we send the check to the school. The student is notified of the scholarship award at the HS awards ceremony.

So for the past 2 years we have awarded $1000 scholarships to 2 students each year.

Blake Scholarship Awards, 2025

Under its Educational Assistance Program, in partnership with the James Hubert (“Eubie”) Blake High School in Cloverly, MD, LWAAAC presented $1,000 scholarships to two Blake graduating seniors on the evening of May 21. Elise Nicholls, accompanied by Jeanne Markray and Al Holston, presented the scholarship certificates to Jayla James and Constantin Bell.

Both graduates have distinguished themselves academically and athletically. Ms. James plans to attend Prince George’s County Community College and major in business management. Her goals are to earn a real estate license and own her own business. Mr. Bell will attend Temple University, where he, too, will major in business with a minor in real estate.

Photos by Al Holston

Grand Readers

Purpose

The purpose of the Grand Readers Program is to allow grandparents or other senior citizens to come into elementary or middle schools to read to students, working on the child’s literacy, assist students with reading assignments and after school programs.

Any member who wishes to participate must contact the program director to be interviewed, give references and be willing to be fingerprinted by MC.

Volunteer

To be a volunteer in any of the other programs members should contact Juanita Sealy-Williams and complete the following:

A phone conversation with the program director
An online application
2 references (personal or professional)
MCPS fingerprinting
Watch online Webinar on recognizing & reporting child abuse

You can see a listing of all available programs at the Interages Volunteer Port.

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SHEPHERD'S TABLE

Meeting Needs and Changing Lives

At Shepherd’s Table, we aim to improve quality of life, create a pathway towards self-sufficiency, and inspire hope for the most vulnerable in our community. We welcome every individual who walks through our door—a population experiencing food insecurity, homelessness, and poverty. Our fresh, delicious meals are curated by professional chefs and designed to maximize nutrition. But it doesn’t end with food– through case management and each program we offer, a fresh meal can be the entry point to a larger journey of healing and empowerment.

LWAAAC members volunteer to help prepare, serve, or clean up after the daily meals. Members who wish to volunteer must first register on the Shepherd's Table volunteer hub and select the type and time of service they wish to give.

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A little goes a long way

Giant Gift Card

Through your generosity you can make a big difference in the lives of your neighbors . The Leisure World community is a microcosm of our world with some of our neighbors needing help from time to time. We collect donations to purchase $50 Giant gift cards to assist the LW Social Work Department to help the LW residents who are in need of financial assistance for food.

How can you donate?

Anyone wishing to contribute to LWAAAC’s purchase of Giant Food Cards may do so by writing a check for ANY amount. Please make your check payable to: LWAAAC and note for: Giant Food Card. The cards will be given to the Social Service Department in LW to residents in need.

You may drop off your check with/envelope at our Clubhouse I, Lifestyle Office, LWAAAC mailbox. The deadline date for your monetary donation is December 4th.

How are the cards distributed?

The gift cards are given to residents who apply to Social Services for financial assistance.