Members of MWA not only raise funds for local nonprofits but also support these organizations in various other ways. Monthly donation drives and volunteer work are essential components of our mission to serve the community. The following are organizations that we support through donations or volunteer work.
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. Members patrol this portion of the road four to six times a year (weather permitting) and pick up litter. Our “highway” is Edgewood Road in Lower Makefield Township. PennDot has recognized us with a sign at the Township’s Edgewood and Makefield Roads intersection. MWA has served as the sponsor of this portion of the roadway for over 20 years.
Caring for Friends
Caring For Friends provides meals to homebound adults. About five times a year, MWA organizes a mass cooking drive to provide 100-150 meals. The MWA membership uses the kitchen facilities of a local church to assemble dinner trays with donated or purchased food. These prepared trays are then stored in the church freezer for distribution by Aid for Friends.
A Woman’s Place
Each month, our members collect specific items needed by shelter residents (such as personal care items and children’s items ranging from toys to clothes). Our membership also helps find needed items when families move to new apartments. Holiday support is also provided to the families at AWP.
Bucks County Housing Group – Penndel Food Pantry
Operated by the Bucks County Housing Group, the Penndel Community Food Pantry provides food to families in need in the Lower Bucks County region. In October 2014, the Pantry enrolled 118 new families in its program. These new families will join 1405 other families who access the Pantry on a regular basis. 45% of those in need are children.
FSA (Family Services Association) Homeless Shelter
In addition to monthly donation drives (FSA food pantry, summer camp items, baby items, personal care items), members of MWA host an annual Halloween party for the children in residence at the shelter. Members collect Halloween costumes and provide the children with the costume of their dreams (if we don’t have it, we find it!). The members also host a spring party in March or April (complete with the Easter Bunny and spring baskets). Additionally, members volunteer time to clean and organize storage rooms, decorate for teen events at other sites, and other activities when needed by FSA.