BUILDING BRIDGES IN OUR COMMUNITY
About Us
OUR COLLEGE WOMEN'S CLUB
OUR COLLEGE WOMEN'S CLUB
OUR COLLEGE WOMEN'S CLUB
ILLUMINATING THE LIVES OF OUR MEMBERS AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS.
Since the founding of the College Women's Club of Pasadena in 1921, its purposes have remained the same:
(1) To provide scholarships and fellowships to women attending college in the Pasadena area.
(2) To strengthen the fellowship of college women in the Pasadena area.
(3) To s
ILLUMINATING THE LIVES OF OUR MEMBERS AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS.
Since the founding of the College Women's Club of Pasadena in 1921, its purposes have remained the same:
(1) To provide scholarships and fellowships to women attending college in the Pasadena area.
(2) To strengthen the fellowship of college women in the Pasadena area.
(3) To stimulate the continuous development of members.
Prospective members do NOT need to reside in Pasadena, nor must they have a college degree. We are actively seeking new members. Please visit the Contact Us page of our website for more information about how to join us.
OUR MISSION
OUR COLLEGE WOMEN'S CLUB
OUR COLLEGE WOMEN'S CLUB
The Scholarship Committee first began giving loans to women seeking higher education in 1923. By 1932, the Club had loaned $5,000 to 19 women. The Scholarship Foundation was established as a nonprofit organization in 1952 to enable bequests and donations to be tax deductible. Currently, the Club gives 10 to 17 scholarships and fellowshi
The Scholarship Committee first began giving loans to women seeking higher education in 1923. By 1932, the Club had loaned $5,000 to 19 women. The Scholarship Foundation was established as a nonprofit organization in 1952 to enable bequests and donations to be tax deductible. Currently, the Club gives 10 to 17 scholarships and fellowships each year to women in colleges and universities in and around Pasadena. Over its history the Club has distributed over $1.3 million to 663 women. The Scholarship Fund endowment currently stands at approximately $2 million and is managed by the Pasadena Community Foundation.
OUR HISTORY
OUR COLLEGE WOMEN'S CLUB
OUR HISTORY
RECALLING THE HISTORY OF OUR CLUB AND WHAT GREAT STRIDES WE HAVE MADE OVER THE PAST 100 YEARS.
On June 17, 1921 the College Women's Club of Pasadena held its first meeting at the Shakespeare Club. Mrs. Marie Hinricks, wife of a Cal Tech professor, was elected President and dues were set at $1.00 per year. Two years later, in 1923, the Cl
RECALLING THE HISTORY OF OUR CLUB AND WHAT GREAT STRIDES WE HAVE MADE OVER THE PAST 100 YEARS.
On June 17, 1921 the College Women's Club of Pasadena held its first meeting at the Shakespeare Club. Mrs. Marie Hinricks, wife of a Cal Tech professor, was elected President and dues were set at $1.00 per year. Two years later, in 1923, the Club had 206 members representing 59 colleges. Currently, over 100 years later, the Club continues to adhere to its original purposes, providing scholarships and fellowships to deserving women in local colleges as well as providing social and intellectual opportunities for women in the Pasadena area.
2024 - 2025 MEETINGS, outings & trips
Tasting Tuesdays
Please join us for a no host lunch on the following dates:
June 17 at 12 Noon at Golden China Restaurant in South Pasadena next to the new Trader Joe's location on Fair Oaks
More dates and places to come!
Book Club
Our Book Club is not active during the summer months. We will choose a book selection in the fall and notify you.
Outings
Our Outings are currently being planned for the 2025-26 year. Please watch the newsletter for details.
Gardening
A trip is being planned to the Storrier Sterns Japanese Garden followed by lunch in the Fall.
Share the Care
Each month we will dedicate our donations to various organizations around the Pasadena area. This is completely voluntary, and here is a preliminary list of organizations for the months ahead so you can put aside your donations:
October - toiletries (full or travel-sized soaps, lotions, shampoos and/or sanitary supplies will be collected and donated to Friends in Deed, a local women's shelter.
November - non-perishable shelf stable food donations (canned goods or dry goods) will be donated to the Pasadena Senior Center Food Pantry.
December - old blankets, towels, pillows, pet toys or pet food will be donated to the Pasadena Humane Society.
January - new or gently used socks for Pasadena Union Station
February - TBD
March - TBD
April - donations of childrens books for Families Foward
May - donations of children's books for Mayer Learning Center, CSLA
We are asking for new or gently used early childhood books, classroom supplies, and snacks with a long shelf life since the Center does not operate during the summer. (There are currently two 13-week sessions in fall and spring.) Items like boxed juices, dried fruit, etc. would be best if you want to bring snacks.
Thank you in advance for your generosity and interest in the Mayer Learning Center.
June - TBD
Upcoming Meetings
Our meetings are being planned for the 2025-2026 year. Watch this space for details, coming soon!