The Woman's Club of Albany is one of the oldest not-for-profit community organizations in the Capital Region. We donate to local organizations serving the needs of women and children, volunteer for a wide range of projects, and offer opportunities for new social, professional and community connections.
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The holidays are just around the corner. Tis the season for the WCA to sparkle and shine. If you are interested in sharing your creativity and hospitality, we need you! Join us online on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m., via Zoom to discuss decorating the WCA for several of our upcoming signature events including; Thanksgiving weekend, our always sold out Holiday Tea that will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7; and the brand-new fundraiser, Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec.14.
In 2021 and 2022, the WCA rebuilt its crumbling front porch and installed an accessibility ramp but had to exclude restoration of the iconic pillars because of high costs. A successful #GivingTuesday campaign and a generous grant from the Bender Family Foundation allowed the club to complete repair of all 14 pillars on the front and side porches in 2023.
To preserve the history of the club, we are dedicating each pillar to represent a defining moment, person or WCA initiative: The Pillars of the WCA. You can learn about the club’s history and service to the Capital Region since 1910 by visiting a series of web pages featuring documents and photos from the club’s long history.
Visit The Pillars of the WCA to learn more, see photos of the project, a timeline of the Club's history from 1910 to 2001 and more. From there, you can continue on to the first 10 individual pillars, with more to come. Enjoy!
Order Your WCA Shirt Today!
Not just T-shirts, but also long sleeve shirts, V-neck shirts, and hoodies! These are being produced for the club by a local, female-owned business and will be delivered directly to you!
Wearing a WCA shirt will show your involvement and raise awareness of our wonderful organization. These shirts are perfect to wear when volunteering at a WCA event, attending a WCA out and about or just showing your love for the club on your way to the market.
WCA Community Service Committee members filled holiday bags for FOCUS food pantry families.
Members generously donated over 100 children's books for Grassroot Givers to provide to migrant children.
WCA Community Service Committee members volunteered with the Street Soldiers of Albany distributing items donated by WCA members at a recent Street Soldiers event in downtown Albany to assist the homeless.
The final piece of our front porch makeover has been completed. The beautiful lighting we were waiting for has been installed along the accessibility ramp.
Our iconic porch pillars, porch ceiling and front and side windows have been repaired, thanks to additional generous donations.
We're focusing next on repairs to the side porch, off of our newly paved driveway. Updated bids are being sought for the porch work. Thanks to all who generously donated to this capital improvement effort on Giving Tuesday 2023.
