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 first community Gingerbread House Contest being 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 $50,000 since its inception in 2005.  Proceeds from the Ball enable us to award 2-3 $2500 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 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

The RWA Scholarship Application is now available.  Click here to download the application in pdf format.

The recipient must be a female living in the Twin Boros or a female sponsored by an active RWA member desiring to continue her post-secondary education. The award is based on overall potential including academic performance, school activities, volunteerism, work history, and financial need. All applications must be submitted on or before Monday, March 22, 2010.

2006 Snow Ball Charity Fundraiser

Service Overview

Community Service

Pittsburgh Vision Services - Pre-School Vision Screening 
Sponsorship of the Oakmont Halloween Parade and Poster Painting Contest
Sponsorship of the Oakmont Carnegie Library Gingerbread House Contest
 

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 young 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 funds disbursement.