Makefield Women’s Association Serving Bucks County As part of our 45th anniversary celebration, the Makefield Women's Association launched 45 Acts of Service—a year-long initiative dedicated to giving back to the Bucks County community that has supported us for decades. Throughout the year, our members partner with local nonprofits, donate resources, and volunteer their time across the region. During February, [...]
Ellen Kirsch Connecting with people has always been important to me. Whether it be in my work as a hospital and school social worker, raising my daughters, doting on my grandchildren, or enjoying a marriage that has lasted for more than 50 years, I naturally gravitate towards people. This, in part, is a reason why I find being a [...]
Gabriela Alfonzo Morales Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, I tend to have a somewhat broad, more global perspective on the environment in which I live. I’ve lately noticed that the world has become a less secure place, so it makes sense to me to seek ways to do something positive for the community. And though I’ve been a member [...]
Jennifer Ketler Looking at my life, you might say that I am a person who values long-term commitment. My husband and I have lived in Yardley, PA, for almost 30 years, and I’ve been a middle school math teacher for almost 35 years. It’s that same belief in commitment that accounts for my memorable and rewarding association with Makefield [...]
LYNN SPELLMAN What initially piqued my interest in Makefield Women's Association was attending my first Designer Bag Bingo in Newtown, PA, a few years ago. When I witnessed the energy in the room, the teamwork, and the members' dedication to raising money for local beneficiaries, I was hooked—I wanted to be part of it. That was 8 years ago, [...]
Over the past three months, our MWA team has been exceptionally active and dedicated to serving our community. During this period, we have focused on helping families prepare for the cold weather, bringing joy to the holiday season, and providing food for their families. Our team remains committed to regular monthly donations and service projects with various charity [...]
When I retired, I promised myself that I would pursue three goals: to continue traveling, to learn a new hobby, and to join a women’s group focused on community service. I have to admit that the first two are works in progress, but I am pretty happy to say that I achieved the last one when I joined [...]
Through my job in Workforce Development, I’ve come to realize that giving back to the community is equally as important as any other dimension of daily life. That is just part of the reason why I was drawn to MWA, not only for its fundraising initiatives but also for the enrichment I experience being part of such a diverse [...]
Over the past three months, our MWA team has been exceptionally active and dedicated to serving our community. During this period, we have focused on organizing and executing our major fundraiser, Designer Bag Bingo. The profit from this event goes to our beneficiaries. In addition to our fundraiser, we maintained our commitment to making a positive impact by continuing [...]
Makefield Women’s Association Celebrates 10 Years of Designer Bag Bingo & 45 Years of Community Impact [Fairless Hills, PA] - It’s a milestone year for Makefield Women’s Association (MWA), and they’re celebrating with purpose and plenty of prizes! The 10th Annual Designer Bag Bingo returns on Friday, October 17, 2025, bringing exciting games and meaningful giving to Bucks County. [...]
