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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 : Maxine Hooker,
Our projects
Helping the next generation
2026 BLAKE SCHOLARSHIP APPEAL
As a proud and active community, the LWAAAC has for several years awarded $1,000 scholarships to each of two seniors graduating from Blake High School. We would like to increase the amount of the scholarship, and this year we have an excellent opportunity to do so. Specifically, a very generous member has offered to match every donation made by other members in 2026 up to a total of $5,000. So, we're asking you, our members, to get on board and contribute no later than the end of the month so that we can make more substantial awards to the Blake students.
You may make your contribution by dropping off your check made payable to “LWAAAC” (note "Scholarship" on the memo line) and deposited in the LWAAAC mail slot in the Lifestyle office in Clubhouse I; by USPS mail to LWAAAC, Attn: Scholarship, to PO Box 12316, Silver Spring, MD 20908; or by bringing it to the May 6 membership meeting. It's said all the time, and it really is true that the youth are the future, so thank you in advance for helping to support these deserving young people.
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.
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.
2026 EAP RECIPIENTS - merley Hutchinson and Jayla Jackson
strathmore eS
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
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.
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.