Welcome! Scroll below to see updated information on our volunteer opportunities, advocacy topics and trainings, and grant awards. Thank you for choosing to be a part of this incredible group of women and for making a significant impact on the women and children we serve.
Coffee, Conversation & Case Management –
CWC Pillar Trainings
Wheeler 101
It is highly recommended that you attend this orientation course that will introduce you to the topics of poverty, homelessness, addiction, and why Wheeler is needed in our community. Sign up here: http://www.WheelerVolunteer.org
Coming Soon: MWC Advocacy Education Track
(Stay tuned for a learning track that, when complete, will qualify you for a MWC Advocate Certificate that shows you have taken the steps to truly learn and understand the heartbeat and culture of the Center for Women & Children. This certificate will also qualify you for an expedited High Impact Volunteer process.)
Join other MWC’s on the first Thursday of each month to serve dinner!
There are many ways to get involved at the CWC. See below for a list of possibilities!
(If you have an idea of your own, reach out to Becca to share!)
*Remote volunteer option
**Remote or in person option
Total Giving to Date: $451,924.30
The Mary Wheeler Circle grant cycle is from October 1st – September 30th of each year.
(Be sure your annual pledge is in by 9/30 for your vote to count!)
MWC grant proposal applications will become available in April, with applications due by August 1. Proposals (*including Wheeler project proposal forms) can be submitted by any Center for Women & Children staff member with final review going through CWC Leadership and eventually, the Executive Team.
In the spirit of Mary Wheeler who sought to help women both in immediacy and for the betterment of their future, the annual funds will also be used for immediate needs and to spark forward thinking. Up to 70% of the total funds are to be used to award grants that will work toward creating a better experience for the women and children receiving services at the Center for Women & Children or improves staff ability to provide the most effective services in assisting women and children on their journey to becoming productive citizens who enjoy lasting success in Christ. The remaining funds are to be placed in an MWC Sustainability Fund* to be available for needs throughout the year.
Current Sustainability Funds Remaining
Sustainability Funds Granted:
Your 2021/2022 Advisory Council Members: Sharyl Alred, Monica Brunn, Rebekah Callahan, Valerie Cowan, Kathy Fountain, Janet Kresser, Janice Malone, Mary Philips, and Brenda Scott-Petty
Interested in becoming an advisory member? Advisory members are Gold level members who commit to a two-year rotation. Reach out to Becca to find out when the next cycle begins!
2022 Awarded Grants
2021 Awarded Grants
Completed Past Grants
