The American Women's Club of Brussels |
DONOR AppreciationThank you to all of our generous donors. Your donations have made a difference in the lives of many. 2023 DONORSFebruary FAWCO Pasta FundraiserA big thank you to everyone who attended or donated to our first fundraiser of 2023 and to President Lorraine de Bock who donated and prepared all the food - all proceeds are being donated to FAWCO!
2022 DONORSBreast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser LuncheonThank you to all that participated in the annual Breast Cancer Awareness Lunch in October 2022. All proceeds raised went to the BIG organization and the AWCB Hearts for Hope Pillow Project. Thank you to all of our members and non-members who participated in the luncheon and special mention to member Heidi Klingman who donated 500 Euros!
Special thank you to: Anne-Claire Simonet Champagne Angel TreeIn December 2022 the AWCB the donated over 300 gifts to underprivileged children through the Centre Nos Pilafs, La Cité Joyeuse Orphanage, Oasis Belgium, Nativas and Project Lina.
Back to School ProgramAWCB dedicated volunteer Julie Kmet spearheaded our Back to School Supply Drive again this year, which is in support of NASCI vzw, a service center for underprivileged children, women, and families of Brussels. Our AWCB membership has been extremely generous as usual and donated 2 overflowing carloads filled with backpacks, folders, school supplies, hygiene materials, clothes, baby strollers, sporting goods, and toys. All items were well received by the smiling Nasci team and immediately put into piles for the designated families. Many thanks to all the members who donated to this worthwhile cause! |
We were able to fill 10 pallets of supplies and supported over 92 families with the items donated by AWCB members! We are always impressed by the generosity of AWCB members and sincerely thank you for everything you've done! Special thanks from the board also to our member Michelle Angelone who mobilized our effort, as well as members Nicole Wilder, Lindsay Clark and Julie Kmet who are all collecting items at their homes, which are then dropped off each week at the help centers - you ladies are amazing and we sincerely appreciate your big hearts!
This year the AWCB made a very significant donation to Lina’s Project, which sponsors summer activities for under-priviledged children here in Brussels. Thanks to Lorraine DeBock’s gracious efforts, a raffle was organized during the 4th of July picnic. A special thanks to Kristen and her husband for managing the raffle which was a great success, and to those who donated prizes.
Close to 700€ was raised along with a few additional donations bringing the grand total to about 1150€. Together, as a club, we made a big difference in these children’s lives, covering about 25% of the total cost of the program this year. Many thanks to all who participated, donating financially and also giving of their time and efforts to make this a success!