Women's Club of Inverness helps charities

Posted September 29, 2015 11:00 pm

Submitted by Georgann Prochaska

Women's Club of Inverness scholarship recipient and registered nurse Betty Varga at the September Women's Club of Inverness meeting. Courtesy of Kathy Anderson

The Women's Club of Inverness finds ways to serve the needs of women, children, families and seniors in Inverness, Palatine, Barrington and surrounding communities.

Last year, WCI donated $47,300.00 to 30 local charities and 16 scholarships to undergraduates. For more than 50 years, WCI, a 501(c)(3) organization, has given more than $1 million.

At the club's September general meeting, two representatives from community-based organizations and one scholarship recipient shared their appreciation.

Betty Varga, a scholarship recipient, now a registered nurse, thanked WCI and said, "You do more than you think you do." Born in Romania, Varga came to the United States, learned English and balanced caring for her family while studying to become a nurse.

Peggy Babcock volunteers for the Wig Boutique for Cancer Patients at Northwest Community Health Care. She spoke of the difference a wig can make to the dignity of a cancer patient. Grant money allows the boutique to supply a free wig to those losing their hair.

The Traumatic Stress Program at The Bridge Youth and Family Services has served Palatine Township for 50 years. Amy Hernon explained that Bridge clients are newborns to age 16 who have experienced at least one traumatic event. Counselors are ready to help. No one is turned away. Amy said, "We work to mend clipped wings; heal broken hearts."

If you are interested in becoming a member of WCI, or in attending the Nov. 12 benefit to help raise funds for organizations that make a difference, contact Nanci Staten Robinson, (312) 543-2680, for membership or Karen Kallman, (847) 397-8955, for the fall benefit.

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Cheryl Trzupek, president of Women's Club of Inverness, and Peggy Babcock, a volunteer at the Wig Boutique for Cancer Patients at Northwest Community Health Care. Courtesy of Kathy Anderson

Amy Hernon from The Bridge Youth and Family Services, and Cheryl Trzupek, president of the Women's Club of Inverness. Hernon joined the club's September meeting to speak about The Bridge's Traumatic Stress Program and thank the club for its support. Courtesy of Kathy Anderson

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