KWO Timeline
2023
Murder Mystery Night
The members of KWO do so much throughout the year we decided to have a night of fun with a “Murder Mystery Night”
2022
KWO Holiday Party
Helping Hands During the Holidays
(Clockwise from top) Volunteers (from left) Kelly Leach, Holly Perry, Eileen Blewett, Nancy McCormick and Lucinda Hogarty prepare for a day of holiday meal distribution; pies on hand courtesy of the Congregational Church; the pantry is open 2 days a week; bagels were donated by Cohen’s Bagels; shelves are stocked for self-shopping; organization is key to maintaining a friendly shopping experience; bread is abundant thanks to Robert’s grocery; drinks are lined up and ready to go
Supporting Women Veteran’s on Veteran’s Day!
KWO collected new clothing for Home of the Brave in Bridgeport, the only women’s veteran shelter in the Northeast. Items were delivered to honor the Veteran’s in time for Veterans Day!
Trunk or Treat
Another successful KWO Trunk or treat that provided a safe place for children to trick or treat. These events are a fun way to bring families in our community together to celebrate Halloween.
Meeting at Running Brook Farms
Our October KWO meeting was at Running Brook Farms at 6:30 pm. After a brief business meeting we had Kaley Roberts, author of Unreported, talk about her book since October is Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.
Thrive & Shine: 2022 Whole Health Expo
The Thrive and Shine event at Parmelee Farm was full of resources to support whole healthy choices for the mind, body and spirit, including Reiki, Yoga, Massage, Art, Counselors, Raffles & more! Keynote speaker was Dr. Dorothy Martin Neville who wrote Real Women Change The World: Letting the Good Girl Die so the Real Women Can Live.
Senior Connections
KWO reached out to support the senior citizens of Killingworth through programs that promote socialization and identify needs. The event was held at the St Lawrence Social Hall.
Community Tag Sale
Community Tag Sale and the proceeds go to the scholarship fund.
Vera Bradley Donation to Middletown Shelter
Back to School Event! We donated a bunch of Vera Bradley products to the Women’s Shelter in Middletown that Vera Bradley so kindly donated to us.
Connex Credit Union Support
The Killingworth Women’s Organization would like to warmly extend our thanks to the Connex Credit Union Guilford Branch for selecting us as the coin cashing machine recipient for the first quarter of 2022. Connex generously donated $839.88 to the KWO, which will be used to fund many of our community-wide programs, including the Helping Hands Food Pantry, Domestic and Sexual Violence & Prevention, and our local scholarship program, to name a few. We are incredibly grateful for Connex’s continued support, in both our organization and our community.
2022-23 Officers
Congratulations to this years Officers:
- President – Nancy McCormick
- Vice President – Sandy Allard
- Secretary Board Meetings – Joan Gay (not in picture)
- Secretary General Meetings – Roslyn Reeps
- Treasurer – Lise Brule
Southeast District Day
The awards we received. A first for photography, a first for paper art. A first for pottery and a second for original art work
Delivering Mother’s Day Gifts
On May 5th, 13 bags packed with toiletries and accessories were donated to the New Horizons Women’s Shelter to distribute to the Mom’s on Mother’s Day.
Preparing Gift Bags for Mother’s Day
On April 13, each member donation a handful of toiletries and women’s accessories for the New Horizons Women’s Shelter in Middletown, CT. As a result, we had an extensive selection to distribute. Items were packed in bags donated by a local retailer. Each bag will be gifted to a mom at the shelter for Mother’s Day.
2021
Gift Delivery to New Horizons
Each year we support New Horizons in Middletown! This year, KWO provided:
- Gifts for 29 children
- $150 in Shop & Shop Gift Cards for Holiday Meals
- New pajamas
We also provided 10 handmade Sterling Silver Jasper Necklaces to New Horizons victims as a symbol of peace, empowerment and encouragement.
Holiday Party
Donations for New Horizons
