Geneva Lake Women’s Association Awards $30,000 in Grants to Six Walworth County Nonprofits
Local philanthropy surpasses $100,000 in annual giving for second consecutive year
Lake Geneva, WI, June 23, 2026 --(PR.com)-- The Geneva Lake Women’s Association (GLWA) continues to make a meaningful impact across Walworth County, awarding $5,000 grants, totaling $30,000, to six local nonprofits during its annual membership meeting held April 6 at Hawk's View Golf Club.
This year’s grant recipients include:
Agape House
Big Foot Emergency Food Pantry
Deserving Rides, Inc.
Geneva Lake VFW Post 2373
Lake Geneva Food Pantry
St Vincent de Paul, St. Benedict Chapter
Each organization plays a vital role in supporting the health, stability, and resilience of Walworth County residents.
From providing safe, therapeutic housing for teens overcoming trauma at Agape House, to ensuring families have access to food, diapers, and essentials through local pantries, these grants directly support individuals and families facing real challenges. Organizations like Deserving Rides restore independence by providing reliable vehicles to those in need and will expand its transportation support program through the purchase and distribution of child car seats, while Geneva Lake VFW Post 2373 honors and supports veterans through community programming. St. Vincent de Paul, St. Benedict Chapter offers critical financial and housing assistance to families navigating hardship.
“This is what community looks like in action,” said GLWA President Pam Wenc. “Members are deeply committed to making a difference right here in Walworth County. Whether it’s helping a family put food on the table, providing safety with child car seats, or supporting a young person on their path to healing - these grants represent hope, stability, and opportunity. We are incredibly proud of the impact we’re able to make together.”
The grants are part of a broader commitment by GLWA, which has now surpassed $225,000 in total annual giving since 2023 - through donations, grants, and scholarships.
Founded in 1964 as the Lake Geneva Jaycettes and established as an independent organization in the mid-1980s, GLWA has a long-standing tradition of civic service. Today, the organization includes approximately 80 members dedicated to strengthening the local community through both financial support and hands-on volunteerism.
Funds for donations, grants and scholarships are raised through a variety of events, including the upcoming Women’s Weekend, the annual Ladies Day Luncheon on September 14 at Lake Lawn Lodge, and a Murder Mystery Dinner on November 21 at Rosewood Dinner Theater in Delavan.
For more information about GLWA, its programs, or upcoming events, visit GLWA.net. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
Media Contact:
Elizabeth Bergstrom
Media and Marketing Director
This year’s grant recipients include:
Agape House
Big Foot Emergency Food Pantry
Deserving Rides, Inc.
Geneva Lake VFW Post 2373
Lake Geneva Food Pantry
St Vincent de Paul, St. Benedict Chapter
Each organization plays a vital role in supporting the health, stability, and resilience of Walworth County residents.
From providing safe, therapeutic housing for teens overcoming trauma at Agape House, to ensuring families have access to food, diapers, and essentials through local pantries, these grants directly support individuals and families facing real challenges. Organizations like Deserving Rides restore independence by providing reliable vehicles to those in need and will expand its transportation support program through the purchase and distribution of child car seats, while Geneva Lake VFW Post 2373 honors and supports veterans through community programming. St. Vincent de Paul, St. Benedict Chapter offers critical financial and housing assistance to families navigating hardship.
“This is what community looks like in action,” said GLWA President Pam Wenc. “Members are deeply committed to making a difference right here in Walworth County. Whether it’s helping a family put food on the table, providing safety with child car seats, or supporting a young person on their path to healing - these grants represent hope, stability, and opportunity. We are incredibly proud of the impact we’re able to make together.”
The grants are part of a broader commitment by GLWA, which has now surpassed $225,000 in total annual giving since 2023 - through donations, grants, and scholarships.
Founded in 1964 as the Lake Geneva Jaycettes and established as an independent organization in the mid-1980s, GLWA has a long-standing tradition of civic service. Today, the organization includes approximately 80 members dedicated to strengthening the local community through both financial support and hands-on volunteerism.
Funds for donations, grants and scholarships are raised through a variety of events, including the upcoming Women’s Weekend, the annual Ladies Day Luncheon on September 14 at Lake Lawn Lodge, and a Murder Mystery Dinner on November 21 at Rosewood Dinner Theater in Delavan.
For more information about GLWA, its programs, or upcoming events, visit GLWA.net. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
Media Contact:
Elizabeth Bergstrom
Media and Marketing Director
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