Makefield Women’s Association (MWA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Lower Makefield, PA
Comprised of diverse women dedicated to raising funds and providing services to those in need throughout Bucks County. Initially founded in the early 1960s as The Yardley-Makefield Jaycees Auxiliary, the group separated from the National Jaycees in 1979 and became The Yardley-Makefield Women’s Auxiliary before ultimately adopting the name Makefield Women’s Association. For over 45 years, MWA has continued serving the community through meaningful fundraising efforts and supporting appointed nonprofit organizations.
CARING.
Each year, members select a group of local nonprofits to be Annual Beneficiaries through a nominating and voting process. With these organizations in mind, MWA hosts fundraising events and collects donations for the year. At year-end, proceeds are distributed to the beneficiaries to support their continued service and contributions to the community.
COMMITTED.
Members of MWA not only raise funds for local nonprofits but also support these organizations in various engaging activities. From donation drives to volunteer work, there’s always something exciting happening at MWA.
COMMUNITY.
Our members build relationships and stay connected through service and social events. Volunteering together or enjoying a night out with the MWA gives like-minded people with the same passion for service in their community the opportunity to connect.
JOIN OUR GROUP: At MWA, we believe in the power of community and the strength of shared values. We invite any woman in Bucks County, PA, or the surrounding areas to join us in serving our community. We meet the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in Yardley, PA.
SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Every dollar makes a difference! Your donation helps the Makefield Women’s Association continue our mission of supporting local nonprofits and providing services to those in need in our community. Together, we can make a lasting impact right here in Bucks County.
BECOME A COMMUNITY PARTNER: Turn your business into a force for good. Your partnership helps fund local organizations while connecting you with a community that values giving back. Together, we can make a lasting impact right here in Bucks County.
Member Spotlight | Tiffany Wichert
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 [...]
Galentine’s Day Raffle 2024
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 [...]
Got Sneakers?
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! [...]
Help the MWA win $1000 from McHales Cares
Makefield Women’s Association is nominated by McHales Cares to win a $1000 donation, and we need your vote! McHales Cares’ goal is to find well-deserving charities in the community that could use a little help. Then, they donate $1,000 each month, so the winning charity can continue to give back to [...]
Online Designer Bag Raffle
The Designer Bags are Wrapped and Ready to be Won! Due to safety concerns with COVID19, we are moving our annual fundraising online! MWA has merged our Annual Bingo event and our Online Basket Raffle to bring you an Online Designer Bag Raffle. Now you can win one of our four [...]
Luxury Raffle Prize 2019
Each year at our annual Designer Bag Bingo fundraiser we have a Luxury Raffle basket valued over $1000. This year its a Bucks County Getaway, complete with 2 night stay at The Galvanized American Inn and Art Gallery, Kate Spade Overnight Bag, dining and activities. Tickets are $5 each or $20 [...]
Makefield Women’s Association Reaches $200,000 Milestone for Local Charities
YARDLEY, PA - The Makefield Women's Association (MWA) announced that they have surpassed a fundraising milestone of over $200,000 in donations to local non-profits in the past ten years. The group will celebrate at their April membership meeting where this year’s proceeds will be distributed to their annual beneficiaries. Recipients include [...]
161 Meals packed for Aid For Friends
We packed 161 delicious meals for Aid For Friends last night. It's a small effort that makes an important impact in our community! Aid For Friends is one of the largest and most established home delivered meals program in Pennsylvania, serving 300,000 free dinner meals, 58,000 soups and 42,000 breakfast bags [...]
25 Years with Adopt-A-Highway
Service Project Spotlight: 25 years with Adopt A Highway MWA provides the Lower Makefield Township (LMT) roads department with our volunteer effort to “keep the highways clean.” MWA members maintain a 3 mile stretch of roadway in LMT. Four to six times a year (weather permitting) members patrol this portion of [...]
Makefield Women’s Association (MWA) was formerly known as The Yardley-Makefield Jaycees Auxiliary, formed in the early 1960s. In 1979, we separated from the National Jaycees and changed our name to The Yardley-Makefield Women’s Auxiliary and ultimately to Makefield Women’s Association. For over 45 years, we have continued serving our community through fundraising and supporting appointed non-profit organizations.