Member Spotlight

  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 [...]

Although I grew up and attended college in West Virginia, I’ve called Lower Makefield my home for over 28 years. During that time, I developed my love for volunteering. Participating in church projects, serving as a Minister of Holy Communion at St. Mary’s, and engaging in my children’s sports and group activities have been gratifying, but being a member [...]

Although I’ve recently retired from a long career as a pharmaceutical representative, I've no plans to retire from my interest in volunteering. Whether I’m in Florida during the winter or Yardley for the rest of the year, I make it a point to contribute wherever I am. For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt the importance of [...]

Ten years ago, I began looking for a volunteer organization that was flexible enough to fit my already busy schedule. With a husband, three kids, and a fulfilling job as a speech therapist, I wanted to do community service that felt comfortable, not overwhelming. That’s when I discovered MWA. Because the association was founded 45 years ago, I automatically [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]