Grants

Each year fundraisers, like CraftWestport and the Minute Man Race, allow the WYWL to distribute grants. Since its inception in 1956 the WYWL, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, has donated over $4.3 million. Over half of that amount has been distributed in the past decade!

Historically, the WYWL has focused our giving to support goals of: No Hunger, Quality Education, and Good Health & Well-Being. Being a Westport, CT based nonprofit group, we prioritize our giving to nonprofit organizations in Westport and surrounding towns and cities in Fairfield County, CT.

2022-2023 Grant Application

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Our Mission – The Westport Young Woman’s League is a non-profit philanthropic organization of women committed to building community through volunteerism, social activities and fundraising for local charities.

Testimonials

I love the Women’s Circle group at Saint Joseph. This group has been so beneficial for me as a woman, as a mother, and as a friend. During these classes, I can freely express myself about anything going on in my life. To me, that provides such a relief just to ventilate my thoughts.

- Participant, St. Joseph Parenting Center (2020 Grant Recipient)

The partnerships between local non-profit organizations and the Burroughs Center are examples of the positive impact community organizations can make by working together to meet the needs of many.

- Staff Member, Burroughs Center (2020 Grant Recipient)

Grant Recipients

2019-2020 Grant Recipients

Congratulations to our 2019-2020 Grant Recipients! During the 2019-2020 League year, WYWL awarded $90,000 to 25 non-profit organizations in Fairfield County. SUPER GRANT $20,000 Joseph J. Clinton Veterans of Foreign of Wars (VFW) Post 399 Westport SUPER GRANT $10,000...

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Becoming a WYWL member will allow you to join a group of dynamic and diverse women who are committed to building community through volunteerism, social activities and fundraising for local charities.

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