Service
and Charitable Endeavors
RWA offers
members the opportunity to give back to our local community
through various through service projects and charitable
contributions.
In
October, we organize and sponsor the annual
Oakmont
Halloween Parade and Poster Painting Contest.
We also sponsored the annual community Gingerbread
House Contest held at the Oakmont Carnegie Library
and showcased on Oakmont's Light Up Night.
Our
major fundraiser, the black-tie optional
Snow Ball, is
held every February. This event has raised over
$70,000 since its inception in 2005. Proceeds from
the Ball enable us to award 2-3 scholarships to
local women furthering their education as well as to
support our four core charities.
In
the spring, RWA is the sole provider of vision screening
services for the area pre-schools. Interested
members receive training from Pittsburgh Blind and Vision Services
on how to identify early childhood vision problems.
Individual members often choose to volunteer directly
with other local service organizations including Meals
on Wheels and the American Cancer Society's Relay for
Life.
RWA
Scholarship
Every year, RWA awards scholarships
to local women seeking to further their education.
The recipient must be a female living in the Twin
Boros or a female sponsored by an active RWA member
continuing or desiring to continue her post-secondary education.
Applications are accepted from women that are currently
attending a post-secondary institution or that have
applied or been accepted to a post-secondary
institution.
The
award is based on overall potential including academic
performance, school activities, volunteerism, work
history, and financial need.
Applications are
accepted from both traditional and non-traditional
students.
Scholarship applications are due by
March 21, 2012.
Please download
the application form and mail to:
RWA Scholarship Committee
PO Box 143
Oakmont, PA 15139
Scholarship recipients will be notified by April
21,
2012.
The number and amount of scholarships is
determined by the amount raised at the Annual Snow Ball.
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RWA Women Perform Vision Screening at Local Preschools.
Service
Overview
Community Service
Pittsburgh Vision Services - Pre-School Vision Screening
Sponsorship of the Oakmont Halloween Parade and Poster Painting
Contest
Assisting "Be A Santa to a Senior" Program through Home Instead
Direct Service:
RCAC - Meals on Wheels
American Cancer Society - Relay for Life: Since 2001, RWA has sponsored a team whereby members choosing to participate volunteer their time, talents and hears toward raising money for this very important cause.
Core Charities:
RWA Scholarship - awarded to ladies of distinction to
further their educational pursuits
Oakmont Volunteer Fire Department
Verona Volunteer Fire Department
Oakmont Carnegie Library
Riverview Community Action Corporation
In addition to these organizations, RWA members may submit information on any charity to be considered for
additional funds disbursement.
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