Fairview Park Women’s Club

Serving Fairview Park since 1954

 

The Fairview Park Women’s Club, Inc. is a nonprofit charitable, educational, and philanthropic organization dedicated to improving the educational, social welfare, and environmental conditions of the people and city of Fairview Park, Ohio, and the surrounding areas of the Greater Cleveland community. Read more about us…

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Nonprofit support applications now available

FPWC fundraising projects support a number of causes, including financial donations for local and regional nonprofit organizations. Each May the board meets to review applications to decide which organizations can be assisted. Donations have generally ranged from $50 to $300, depending upon the year’s fundraising income and the organization’s community service budget. If your nonprofit organization has a specific need that a FPWC donation might help, please apply! 

 

Marion Cook
Education Grant

Women age 21+ who live in Fairview Park, Ohio, and are pursuing vocational or college studies are invited to apply for the Marion Cook Education Grant from the Fairview Park Women’s Club. The deadline to apply is April 15. More information is available at the link.

High School
Scholarships

Graduating high school seniors who live in Fairview Park and are heading to college are invited to apply for a scholarship from the Fairview Park Women’s Club, regardless of gender or which high school they attend. The deadline to apply is April 15. More information is available at the link​. 

Thank you for your support!

Thank you to everyone who made Carnival Uncorked a big success: everyone who attended, all of the committee chairs and volunteers who put together a great event, the wineries and caterer, and most especially our silent auction donors — we couldn’t have done it without any of you. 

Proceeds from this event go to support our philanthropic efforts in the community. 

Silent auction donors

Community supporters

Akron Rubber Ducks
Beck Center for the Arts
Charles Scott Salon & Spa (Rocky River)
Clague Playhouse
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cinemas
Cleveland Monsters
Cornerstone Starbucks (Lorain & Clague)
COSI
Crayola Experience
Dewey’s Pizza
East Coast Custard
Exotic Nails
Fairview Park Civic Beautification
Fairview Park Fine Arts & Theatre Association
Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que North Olmsted
Five Guys
Gina’s Place
Ginger Care Massotherapy
Great Lakes Science Center
Great Lakes Theater
Holden Forests & Gardens
Susan Love, Howard Hanna Lakewood
Jim McCarty
Minotti’s Wine & Spirits
Mitchell’s Ice Cream
Music Box Supper Club
Options Salon & Spa
Petitti Garden Center
Pita Way Rocky River
Raising Cane’s
Reilly’s Irish Bakery
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Kathy Rosol
Sgt. Clean Car Wash
Weston Brands
The Woods
Yoga Six

Members

Carrie Battiato
Pam Beamer
Anne Durno
Diane Faile
Christy George
Barb Gillmore
Nancee Herwerden
Marie Kay
Rosanne Kelley
Kathi Kowalski
Sally Lisowski
Carol McAlonis
Robin Munoz
Terri Ohler
Ellen Papadimoulis
Lori Paximadis
Betty Petitt
Mary Jane Riddlebaugh
Hilary Schuerger
Patti Smith
Kathy Yarian
Kim Yurko

Wine tasting provided by

Das Weinhaus
Melted Wings Winery
Vermilion Valley Vineyards

Catering by

Amy’s Arbors

Committee Chairs

Event Chairs

Sally Lisowski & Diane Faile

Silent Auction Chairs

Lori Paximadis, Pam Beamer, Carol McAlonis, & Barb Gillmore

Decorations Chairs

Mary Jane Riddlebaugh, Barb Gillmore, & Nancee Herwerden

Food Chairs

Barb Gillmore, Christy George, & Theresa Zarnoski

 

 

 

 

 

The Fairview Park Women’s Club serves the community in a number of ways, including volunteerism and financial gifts. Your support of our fundraisers and your donations of money and silent auction items help us meet needs, foster connection, and enhance life in our community. 

FPWC is a 501(c)(3) organization. Check with your tax professional about the deductibility of contributions.

 

Direct help for families in need:

  • Assistance in paying children’s recreation program fees
  • A holiday meal and gifts via Adopt-a-Family
  • Small grants for immediate basic necessities (for example, help with a utility bill)

Community support:

  • Marion Cook Education Grant for women 21+
  • College scholarships for high school seniors
  • Administration of the We Do Care patriotic letter-writing contest
  • Support for other community organizations (Meals on Wheels, Fairview Park Hunger Center, Adopt-a-Tombstone, etc.) via monthly collections from donor and/or our end-of-year disbursements
  • Sponsorships of community events (Education Foundation golf outing, Gilles-Sweet Derby Dash, etc.)
  • Fun favors for recipients of Meals on Wheels

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