Though I was born in Salt Lake City, I’ve spent most of my life in Bucks County. Having worked in Transportation Logistics for over 20 years, I decided to change careers and have become a licensed PA/NJ realtor. This change holds many advantages, one being that I have more time to give back to the community. That’s when I found MWA. As [...]
When I think about it, I guess I have my husband to thank for moving me to Bucks County from Buffalo, New York, about 45 years ago. After retiring from over three decades with the federal government, I was looking for an organization that not only offered a variety of volunteer opportunities but also one where I could befriend [...]
To mark our 45th anniversary, MWA launched a bold initiative: 45 Acts of Service. Over the next year, we will complete 45 big and small projects to extend our reach, deepen our impact, and bring more people into the spirit of service. During May, we supported several organizations by completing service projects and donation projects. These activities help those [...]
The Makefield Women’s Association (MWA) dedicates itself to making a difference in our community each year. Through fundraising, volunteer work, and advocacy, MWA supports local organizations that provide crucial services to those in need. This past year was no exception, and at our recent annual beneficiary meeting, we had the immense honor of awarding $24,000 to local non-profits. This [...]
Tracy Perron It’s 2020, Covid is just breaking out, and I’m moving to Lower Makefield. We were all using apps and zoom to connect. I learned about MWA through the Nextdoor App. I thought it could be a way to meet people and connect with the community. Even though they were conducting their meetings through zoom, members were welcoming [...]
Anne Stroup MWA is a diverse group of women from different professions, phases of life, and family backgrounds. We work together to support local non-profit organizations through fundraising and service projects. We also play together through our book club, walking club, social events, and service activities. For me MWA offers a sense of community through both the people we [...]
Jennifer Paice My favorite MWA event is Designer Bag Bingo. The entire organization works together to make this evening happen. This annual event has about 300 attendees and includes 10 bingo games with the winner of each receiving a designer handbag plus there are over 30 raffle baskets that can be won. It is a huge fundraising event, and [...]
Tiffany Wichert Back in 2013, a client recommended joining MWA. That night, I joined her for a meeting; the rest is history. I love how MWA members care! We set our hearts on something, and our group always shows up and completes the work. Our beneficiaries support those in need in Buck’s County. We work on fundraising events [...]
The 2024 Galentine's Day Raffle is now closed. 💖HAPPY GALENTINE'S DAY! 💖 It is a day dedicated to celebrating a different kind of love - friendship. For the last 39 years, Makefield Women’s Association has served our local community with fundraisers and support projects that benefit the heart of our community. We are a diverse group of women [...]
Did you know that your gently worn sneakers could help raise money for Makefield Women’s Association? Well, they can, and here’s how…Makefield Women’s Association is participating in a fundraiser where there is nothing to buy or sell; all we need is your support and your gently worn, used, or new sneakers! MWA’s goal is to collect 1000 pairs of [...]
