About us
Since 1939, the Elm Grove Woman's Club has been a cornerstone of support for our local communities. Our diverse membership—comprising mothers, daughters, grandmothers, sisters, wives, professionals, retirees, and friends—unites to uplift each other and enhance our neighborhoods. Through our collective efforts, we make a meaningful impact while enjoying the journey. We warmly invite you to be a part of our community and contribute to our shared mission!
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Our mission
Commitment. Community. Collaboration.
Our mission is to maintain the vitality of the Elm Grove Woman's Club by providing value and vision to our current and future members; to advocate for and make meaningful contributions to our community through benevolent, educational, literary, civic, and charitable pursuits; to increase the welfare and prosperity of the greater community in partnership with other organizations.
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
The Elm Grove Woman's Club, Inc. boasts a rich legacy of fostering community, promoting education, and engaging in philanthropy. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, our mission is to enhance our charitable contributions.
Throughout our history, we have supported numerous causes, including the Waukesha Women's Center, Elm Grove Public Library, Kathy’s House, Repairers of the Breach, Waukesha Food Pantry, Safe Babies/Healthy Families, Meta House, and the Waukesha Literary Council.
Our support has also extended to various drives (such as for food, diapers, and books) and volunteer efforts, including assisting with hot meal programs for women's shelters and staffing a local vaccination clinic during the pandemic.
Additionally, our Annual Art Scholarship Competition has provided financial assistance to hundreds of students. These examples highlight our past contributions, and we remain committed to expanding our financial impact on partner organizations in the future.
Our history
In 1939, a group of 90 young women began sharing their cultural, social, civic and philanthropic ideas, along with a strong desire to serve the needy, support our community and foster new friendships. What began as a Mother’s Club at Leland School soon became the Elm Grove Woman’s Club.
In the beginning, monthly meetings were held in local schools, and even local taverns! Their major activity was making beanbags for sick children at the Children’s Hospital and during World War II, bandage rolling and other civilian wartime efforts filled their time. Our chorus helped to create a lighter mood, and in 1943, the first “Village of Elm Grove Directory” was printed and distributed to the community as a public service.
By 1954, membership had grown and a larger meeting place was needed. A dream was finally realized when a twelve-year-old colonial Lutheran Church on Plank Road was for sale. Fundraising activities were created to raise money for the purchase, such as dances, luncheons, style shows, and rummage sales - many of which we continue to do today.
The clubhouse was offered for rent to private parties, and the proceeds from our fundraising helped fund the ballroom addition, which debuted in 1959. The fixture was paid in full that evening, and since then, this Holiday Gala has become the fundraising social event of the year.
Since the beginning, the Elm Grove Woman’s Club has grown and flourished. Our organization has provided funding and durable goods for local educational institutions, hospitals, charitable organizations, community-based activities, and the volunteer services of our village government.
Today the dream lives on. The clubhouse, with its distinctive exterior and elegant interior, sits contentedly on Watertown Plank Road. Our club welcomes women from all communities and has evolved to reflect the women of today. The organization's membership of over 190 reflects a diversity of talents, outlooks, and interests while remaining true to its original mission and values. The spirit, energy, and generosity of those original 90 young women still prevail.
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I cannot say enough positive things about my experience working with the Elm Grove Woman's Club. The venue is beautiful. Classic and elegant, simple and refined. They were a delight to work with. Very communicative and accommodating. Our guests were incredibly charmed by our venue.