CLUB PROJECTS

Conservation, Public/International Affairs:  The Conservation project's purpose is to educate club members about the importance of recycling and preservation of the environment locally and globally.  The purpose  of Public/International Affairs is:  to promote awareness of crime prevention, especially domestic violence against women, to keep members informed about local, state, and national issues, and to aid children of the world through Operation Smile, CARE, and UNICEF.

Crisis Nursery:  This is an organization whose purpose is to serve families of Champaign county whose children need to be temporarily displaced from their homes.  The Crisis Nursery is a resource for families during emergencies such as parental stress, fire, automobile accidents, and parental illness.  Our activities include providing food for parent support groups, purchasing Christmas gifts, preparing Easter baskets, and volunteering to help run their Holiday Shop.

DSC:  Developmental Services Center is a agency providing comprehensive programs and services for the developmentally and/or mentally disabled individual - infant or adult.  The center is based on the premise that all individuals have a potential for growth and self-improvement.  Our activities include assisting the DSC children's staff with their annual holiday party, purchasin gbooks for clients, and assisting with their fundraisers.

Educational Emphasis:  Club women have the opportunity to assist local educators with the preparation of learning materials thorughout the academic year.

RIF:  Reading is Fundamental is a national program which distributes books to approximately 1,300 second grade students in the Champaign-Urbana are schools including both public and private.  This project is helped financially by the Federal Government and uses matching club funds.  Project opportunities include book selection, preparation of motivational materials, stamping and sorting books, and distribution of the books to the schools.