Philanthropy

A Philanthropy Committee was created by the LWRWC Board in 2014 to coordinate the LWRWC philanthropic activities. Eileen Buzzard is serving as the 2025 Philanthropy Chair.

 

 

The LWRWC is proud of its many philanthropy efforts. In January 2025, the Women’s Club donated $50,625 to its current adopted Charites: HOPE Family Services, SMART with Heart Riding Therapy, SOLVE Maternity Homes, and Children’s Guardian Fund bringing the Club’s total charitable donations to over $700,625 to date.

 

 

In addition to raising and donating money, the dedicated members of the LWRWC collect children’s books for the Book Nook at HOPE, sponsor and support a Little Free Library in James L Patton Park, and knit and crochet blankets and sew quilts for the adopted charity organizations.

LWRWC gives a Woman’s Community Service Scholarship each year to a LWR High School Senior. Various ongoing opportunities are offered for members to be involved in local causes individually.

 

Blankets 4 Babies

Blankets4Babies is a caring group of Lakewood Ranch Women’s Club members who come together to create handmade blankets for children in need—because every child deserves something special made just for them. Our
mission is to provide children served by local charities with the gift of a new, handmade blanket created with love.

Founded in 2017, the group has lovingly donated over 780 blankets to local organizations including SOLVE, HOPE Family Services, Children’s Guardian Fund, and Mothers Helping Mothers.

Whether you knit, crochet, sew, quilt—or simply enjoy being part of a warm, giving community—you’re invited to join us. We meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 1:00–3:00 p.m. at Town Hall. Donations of new
blankets are always welcome.

 

 

 

 

 

 

To learn more or get involved, please contact 2026 Blankets4Babies
Chair, Linda Stone at lindastone12319@gmail.com.

 

 

The Monika A. Templeman Memorial Community Service Scholarship

The Scholarship Committee was formed in 2015 and offers an annual $1,000 merit-based scholarship to a female Lakewood Ranch High School senior who will pursue a degree in higher education and who has demonstrated commitment to community service, especially in a leadership role.

Applications can be found on the LWRWC website and at the Lakewood Ranch High School website beginning in November of each year. The 2026 scholarship application deadline is Friday, March 6, 2026. Contact the current LWRWC Scholarship Chair, Amanda Sozer for more information
about this committee.