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Programs
Scholarships
The GFWC Agawam Junior Women's Club donates scholarships to Agawam students who will be attending a two or four year college following their high school graduation.
All Agawam students, both male and female, are eligible to apply. In addition a Teaching Scholarship is also offered to a high school graduate pursuing a career in education. No affiliation with the GFWC AJWC is necessary.
Town Wide
Spelling Bee
Sponsored by the GFWC Agawam Junior Women's Club, students from grades four, five, and six will represent their classrooms in the Annual Spelling Bee.
First and second place winners will be awarded cash prizes in each grade as well as a word game. Each student will also receive a small participation award. We always look forward to seeing the year's spelling wiz kids.
Hand Made Donations
Western MA YWCA: Our support of the Western Massachusetts shelter continues. From Walmart gift cards, much needed toiletries, blankets and books for children, and other requests our members are passionate about helping as needed. ​
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Support of Veterans: Club members put together goodie bags for veterans at the Holyoke Soldier’s Home, we write out Valentines and Father's Day cards to show that we are thankful for their service.
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Helix Family Services (formerly the Children’s Study Home): Twice a year the club puts together goodie bags for children at the Children’s Study Home. ​
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Shriner's Hospitals for Children and March of Dimes: Shriner's donates blankets to their patients. March of Dimes Healthy Baby Program hosts baby showers for military families. Club members crochet and/or sew blankets from a smoke free/animal free environment to donate to both organizations.
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Comfort Pillows: Once or twice a year club members get together with the GFWC Wilbraham Women’s Club to cut, sew, and stuff a small sized pillow for use by cancer patients and others who may need comfort after surgery and during their recovery. ​
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COVID Emergency Response: In 2020, club members made and donated a total of 1,870 masks and 291 mask extenders. These were gifted to family and friends of the AJWC, nursing home staff, hospital workers, EMTs, nursery schools, homeless shelters, grocery story employees, and all those that asked.​
Guest Speakers
Club invites local officials and impact makers to our meetings to provide meaningful discussion, hot topics, motivate our members as well as keep meetings exciting and upbeat.
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