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n 1936, led and inspired by Mrs. Phil C. Peters, twenty five
members laid the foundation for the Winter Garden Welfare
League. Much of the League’s work for the first years of its
existence centered around the West Orange County Day
Nursery. In the 70 years that have followed, the West Orange Junior
Service League (WOJSL) has continued serving the community
through various service projects and fund raising events. The West
Orange Junior Service League is a dedicated and compassionate
group of women who give their selves to benefit others by
stewarding philanthropy.
Today the League impact is throughout the West Orange
Community. Their purpose and objective are:
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To foster an interest among the membership in the social,
economic, educational, cultural, and civic needs of the
communities of West Orange County
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To train and engage the membership for efficient service in
any public work or activity that may be undertaken
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To raise finances through activities of the members with
funds to be used for charitable purposes and for the
maintenance and furtherance of the work and purpose of
the organization
The organization strives to give the community assistance, comfort,
companionship, friendship, education, funding and to some – a
chance at a brighter future.
The West Orange Junior Service League serves the community
through various service projects and fund raising events. In 2013,
WOJSL disbursed almost $40,000 to local West Orange charities and
non-profits.
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WINTER GARDEN MAGAZINE
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APRIL 2015
2013 Funds Disbursement
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Winter Garden Heritage Museum - $10,000
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WO Scholarship Committee - $3,700.00
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Roper YMCA - $5,000
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Edgewood Children’s Ranch - $7,500
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Oakland Nature Preserve - $1,000
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WO Scholarship Foundation - $2,500
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Christian Service Center - $4,500
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Orlando Health Foundation - $2,500
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Reading Reindeer - $1,500
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Garden Theatre - $1,300
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Magnolia School - $770
Total Donations - $39,770.00
In addition, the WOJSL awards four $1500 scholarships directly to
local students attending Valencia College. In addition, we contribute
annually to the West Orange Scholarship Foundation. The League
began supporting the The West Orange Scholarship Foundation in
1964. The Foundation awards applicants from West Orange High
School four-year scholarships to colleges and universities around the
state. The League has been supporting students through scholarships
to both Valencia College and through the West Orange Scholarship
Foundation for over 40 years.