What We Do

For over 30 years, LJWC has benefited the greater Lemont community by conducting award-winning programs, recognizing young adult volunteer efforts, and providing critical funding to local non-profits.


We strive to leave legacies across Lemont by supporting worthwhile community projects.

  • Award Scholarships

    Volunteerism plays a critical role in the Lemont community, and is the cornerstone of the Lemont Junior Woman’s Club. To recognize the efforts of those who also demonstrate a commitment to volunteerism, LJWC awards scholarships to Lemont high school seniors.


    The LJWC scholarship process typically runs February - April.

  • Give Grants

    With the support of many generous sponsors, LJWC is able to provide grants to local non-profits who are actively and effectively giving back to our community, including quarterly donations to each of our local food pantries.


    Recent grant recipients include Hope & Friendship Foundation, Friends of the Lemont Public Library District,  Lemont High School Band Parents Association, Lemont Park Foundation, and Little Mountain Community Theatre.

  • Fundraise

    LJWC generates funds through membership dues, individual donations, and event sponsorships. 100% of proceeds are funneled back into Lemont in support of community projects.


    We host a larger fundraiser each year as well as several smaller campaigns.


    We are partnered with PayPal Giving Fund and are a certified charity on Facebook.   


    Thank you for supporting our 501c3 organization through your contributions!

  • Volunteer

    LJWC provides cultural, educational, civic and philanthropic services to Lemont and its residents. Through monthly volunteer opportunities, LJWC also encourages self-improvement and fosters friendships among its members.


    Additional volunteers are always welcome at our events. Join us!

Community Projects

2025 Project - The Forge / Wilder World Trust Education Pavilion

During the 2024-2025 club year, LJWC donated $15,000 to The Wilder World Trust to go towards the construction of an Education Pavilion at the The Forge: Lemont Quarries Heritage Quarries Recreation Area. The pavilion will service school groups, families, and other visitors. Recently, LJWC members were able to see the project in its completion. The integrity and history of the structure will continue to serve Lemont for years to come!

2025 Project - Lemont Park District Augmentative and Alternative Communication Boards

In 2022-23, LJWC organized monthly wellness talks which were hosted at the Lemont Public Library and Old Quarry Middle School.  These talks educated the community on various mental health topics.  On February 25th, 2023, the club organized its first ever Wellness Symposium, held at Old Quarry Middle School, which presented wellness topics to over 150 attendees from the community.

2023 Project - Lemont Park District North Quad Baseball Field Scoreboard

In spring 2023, LJWC partnered with the Lemont Park District to purchase a scoreboard for $15,180 to be installed at the North Baseball Field located at the Lemont Park District Centennial Park Quad.  The scoreboard was recently installed in October 2023.  Please check it out!

2021 Project - Lemont Park District Centennial Park Playground

In 2017, the Lemont Junior Woman’s Club partnered with the Lemont Park District to fundraise $30,000 ($10,000 each year for three years) to build an all-inclusive playground at Centennial Park.  The playground was designed to be accessible to children of all ages and abilities and was completed in October 2021. 

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Recent Grant Recipients

LJWC has assisted the following organizations with grants to support their instrumental work over the last few years: