Letter from the Co-Presidents

We are honored to serve as the St. Andrews Woman’s Club Co-Presidents. The club has a rich history of improving the lives of our local and international community through the work of each club member, present and past. 

Our club programs and projects fall under five categories: Arts &  Culture, Civic Engagement & Outreach, Education & Libraries,  Environment and Health & Wellness. 

The club is able to give back to the community through our annual fundraisers which include a fun Bunco night, Town Theatre performance, and Belk Charity ticket sales. Additionally, as a GFWC-SC club, we have the opportunity to apply for Progress Foundation grants.  The club chose Seven Oaks Elementary Reading Award Program as the recipient of the SCFWC Progress Foundation grant. The funds were used to purchase a book awards “machine”. We funded $2,500 in scholarships for graduates of Palmetto Place and  Epworth Children’s Home, donated $1,400 in support of the USO South Carolina for snacks to thousands of soldiers, gave $1,000 to Harbison  West Elementary snack pack program, gave $1,000 to Midlands Orphan Relief, gave $500 to FriendShip organization, donated $100 to GFWC -supported Shot@Life program ($5 per child) and donated $1,500 to PAALS to fund training a support dog. In support of the GFWC Signature Program, the club donated $2,000 to Lighthouse for Life, a local faith-based organization that helps those impacted by human  trafficking.  To support Laurie O’Kelly's (club member and GFWC Southern Region President) Special Project, Heifer International, the club donated $200 to the Flock of Chicks Program. 

Our motto is “ Be Someone’s Sunshine” .  We hope each of you will be inspired to be the sunshine in our community.