Geneva Lake Women's Association
Lake Geneva, WI
Website | Phone: (262) 298-9084
Mission
Since 1964, the Geneva Lake Women’s Association (GLWA) has been an active social service organization bringing together women of greater Walworth County with diverse backgrounds and unique talents. The Geneva Lake Women’s Association was originally chartered as the Junior Chamber of Commerce Auxiliary (aka, Jaycettes). In 1985, the Jaycettes became the Geneva Lake Women’s Association. The goal was to meet the ever-changing needs of the community through a wide range of fundraisers, volunteerism, and service projects. We are celebrating our 61st anniversary. GLWA is recognized in good standing as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose purpose is to offer assistance, support and encouragement to greater Walworth County residents. We were the winners of the 2024 Visit Lake Geneva Community Betterment Award.
Through fundraising projects and volunteerism, the Geneva Lake Women’s Association dedicates itself to the future of our community. We accomplish this through:
• Supporting young women in their pursuit of higher education.
• Supporting people with disabilities grow and lead productive, joy-filled lives.
• Supporting local organizations that provide support to greater Walworth County residents in need.
• Doing service projects that support the community.
Community Resources
The GLWA organization supports 25+ charities in greater Walworth County via donations and volunteerism. Examples are:
• Our scholarship program supports young women who reside or attend school in Walworth County in their pursuit of higher education. Students apply for a $1,000 per year scholarship over 4 years. In addition, we provide a scholarship for the retailer Inspired Coffee who trains and employs people with disabilities. Through the Inspired scholarship they empower people with disabilities to live and achieve their individual best.
• For over 40 years, we have provided the annual Safety Town program, an early child education program to teach important safety behaviors.
• We assist local organizations such as Tree House, Walworth County Food and Diaper Bank, Hope Now and Side By Side to provide support to the Walworth community in times of need through donations.
• We provide monetary and volunteer support for the annual Walworth County Community Thanksgiving dinner, serving seniors and families the holiday meal.
Most Urgent Need
Continuing to find sources of funding to support organizations in greater Walworth County that provide essential needs to residents in need, especially housing, food, and essentials.
