"Assisting individuals, organizations, and families in need to strengthen our community."
Who are we?
Easton Women of Today, Inc is a duly organized corporation with a 501(c)(3) status. It is one of seven local chapters in the Massachusetts Women of Today and one of over 200 chapters in United States Women of Today. We are a civic organization dedicated to serving the community and strengthening individual development.Our members come from many different backgrounds and have a variety of talents. Membership is open to any person 18 years of age or older. We began with 5 members in 1997 and today have almost 50 members.
Community Projects
Our goal is to offer community projects in education, fundraising, and service for people of all ages. Our fundraising efforts are strictly to promote social welfare, the advancement of education and to relieve the poor and distressed or the underprivileged.
Community projects and fundraising events have included:
- Freeze-pops at the summer races
- Food Drive for the Easton Food Pantry
- Holiday Festival Breakfast
- Annual Auction
- Yardley-Wood Rink Family Skating
- Senior Citizen craft activities
- Kids Art Contest
- Habitat for Humanity Luncheon
- Beautiful Baby Contest
Our Impact
Due to our fundraising efforts we have contributed significantly to the following:
- D.A.R.E.
- Easton Fire Department
- Easton Music and Art Department
- Easton Recreation Department
- E.W.O.T. Education Fund
- E.W.O.T. Family in Need Fund
- F.O.R.E.
- H.U.G.S. II
- Oliver Ames H.S. Scholarships
- Shriner's Burn Center
- Old Colony Y.M.C.A.
- Woman's Place
As part of a state and national organization, we also support state and national charities:
- Breast Cancer Awareness
- POAC - Parents of Autistic Children
- MSPCC - Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
Individual Development
EWOT offers opportunities for leadership training by encouraging members to accept positions as a local officer or project chairperson.
Our chapter also has access to programs developed by the United States Women of Today in the areas of effective writing, speaking, communication, and personal enrichment. In addition, we have occasional speakers at meetings. Past speakers have included:
- "Acupuncture" - Sue Harris, Whole Person Health Clinic
- "Balance in your Life" - Karen Paolino
- "Wills and Trusts" - Brigitte von Weiss, Esq.
- "Financial Planning" - Jeff Minuskin
- "Perennials" - Paula McNeil, Country Gardens
Fun and Friendships
Membership in Women of Today offers the opportunity to develop close friendships with women who share similar interests and goals.
Socials and other fun filled events are held to encourage members to get to know each other, including:
- Holiday Social
- Summer Salad Dinner
- State and National Convention
- Game Night
- Book Club
- A Day of Shopping
- Wine Tasting
- Ceramics Night
- Ice Cream Social
Come to an Easton Women of Today meeting!
Meetings are usually held the fourth Thursday of each month at Stonehill CollegeCenter for Nonprofit Management at
16 Belmont Street, Easton.
Annual dues are $25 per member
For more information, please contact:
Heather Edlund, co-Membership VP
at (508) 238-0547
Becky Fleming, co-Membership VP
at (508) 238-9002
or
eastonwot@yahoo.com
or
Easton Women of Today, Inc.
P.O. Box 196
Easton, MA
02334-0196
508-238-2531
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