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Our Mission
The Community Services Committee initiates and implements community service projects and activities to support a specific need of a predetermined community group in the Montgomery County area. We engage with local schools and community support organizations to assist in achieving their goals.
- Contact : Juanita Sealy-Williams,
Our projects
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Volunteer to watch of the children
The Community Service Committee has joined with the Leisure World New Yorkers & Friends organization as volunteers to the Strathmore Elementary School on Beaverbrook Rd. Our volunteers are serving as Recess Door Monitors, which is a continuous need throughout the school year. Time slots are for about an hour and 10 minutes.
Anyone wishing to volunteer, please contact:
Linda Mahler, coordinator
Helping the next generation
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our Partners
December 26th, 2pm
The LWAAAC Drum Circle will host this spirited program that will educate, enlighten, and inspire as we embrace the seven principles of life filled with words of intention, movement, and music.
All Are Welcome to Attend