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The AJWC is an energized group of Amherst, New Hampshire women looking to help make a difference in our community and in the lives of those less fortunate.  Our club is comprised of a very diverse group of women.  Our members are doctors, nurses, business owners, lawyers, housewives, stay-at-home Moms, teachers, real estate agents, photographers, store owners, beauty pageant winners, politicians, students, and more.  Each one of us brings something unique to the club whether it’s time, talent, or networking ability.  We pool our resources together to accomplish our goals and help make the world a brighter place.

 

Each year we raise funds that go directly to our local schools and our Community Improvement Project funds. In the 2010-11 season, we were proud to raise over $10,000 for our local schools and donate over $41,000 to other local organizations in need. (Click here to see the list.)   It’s important to recognize that much of our success is attributed to the generosity of local organizations, businesses, and individuals like you!

 

New members are always welcome to join us.  The more members we have, the more we can accomplish as a club.  If you are interested in joining, please click here for more information. 

 
Our Mission
The Amherst Junior Women's Club is an organization of Amherst, New Hampshire women who volunteer their time, energy, and talent to enhance the community.  The AJWC  mission is to focus efforts on civic needs, educational advancement, and those less fortunate.  AJWC's fundraising goals are achieved with the assistance and generosity of businesses, organizations, and individuals.

The Amherst Junior Women's Club was founded in 1965 by Marion Sortevik and Carolyn Byrnes.   Today, membership totals close to a 100 dedicated women who strive for intellectual, social, and civic improvement.  

In addition to school fundraisers and scholarships to graduating SHS students, the Amherst Junior Women's Club works diligently within our community to help those less fortunate.  Every year we raise funds through Community Involvement Projects.   In the spring, we solicit to other non-profit organizations that could benefit from these funds and disburse our funds based on expressed need.  Below is a list of just some of the organizations that AJWC has helped over the past few years. 

The American Red Cross

Home Health & Hospice Care

Humane Society for Greater Nashua

Girl Scouts of America

Anne Marie House

Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley

BRIDGES

David's House

Gateway Community Service

Greater Nashua Supervised Visitation Center

Nashua Children's Home

The Salvation Army of Greater Nashua

Upreach Theraputic Riding Center

The Fixit Program

FISH

Nashua Pastoral Care Center

Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter

Opportunity Networks

Andy's Summer Playhouse

Amherst Police Department

Amherst Recreation Department

Crotched Mountain Adaptive Snow Sports Fund

SHARE

Home-Life Holiday Food Baskets 

Holiday Toy Store

Marcel's Way

High Hopes

Southern NH Medical Center

Under One Roof

CAST

Granite State Fit Kids

Souhegan High School Project Graduation

Souhegan High School Scholarships to graduating seniors