Senior Citizen Project

For our Senior Citizen Project this year, Troy Women’s Association provided a check for $500 to SHARP (Senior Home Assistance Repair Program) in Troy.  

SHARP is a community based project to assist Troy seniors (age 60+) and physically challenged individuals, who are Troy homeowner’s, maintain their home and remain independent for a longer period of time.  It also enhances the quality of life by making homes safer and by reducing some of the stress and confusion involved in making home repairs.  The home repairs are performed by volunteers at no cost for labor to the homeowner.  Some of the money will be used to replace smoke detector batteries and install smoke detectors where needed.

Submitted by Carole P.

Camp Casey

Thanks to the fabulous ladies at the Troy Women’s Association, Camp Casey has a huge amount of Horsey House Call supplies and a little extra to put toward their programs!

Camp Casey is a 501c3 nonprofit horseback riding organization for children with cancer and their families. They support the children through three unique programs:  Cowboy Camp Outs, Horsey House Calls, and Outlaw Outings. Through generous donations and amazing volunteers, Camp Casey has spread the healing power of horses for a decade.

Upcoming fundraiser events:

Wild West Summer Beer Fest
June 21, 2014
It's their biggest fundraiser ever! Join 2000+ "hop heads" at the Royal Oak Farmers Market to sample 100+ beers, local cuisine and live music. Tickets on sale now at Camp-Casey.org

Hot to Trot 5k Trail Race and 1-Mile Walk/Run
July 13, 2014
Challenge yourself and run through the beautiful trails of the Pontiac Lake Recreation Area to support Camp Casey. To sign up, go to Camp-Casey.org

Submitted by Sue R.

TWA Donates $1,000 to the Arc of Oakland County

This month, the Troy Women Association is pleased to donate $1,000 The Arc of Oakland County.

The Arc of Oakland Country advocated for the rights of all who have intellectual and other related developmental disabilities. Throughout the year, they host events to raise money to continue their work.  This month, May 7, 2014, there will be a state-wide, non-competitive, performing arts talent show at the Birmingham Community House in downtown Birmingham. It is to showcase the talents of artists with special needs.

 If you would like additional information on the Michigan Performing Arts Talent Show please call The Arc office at 248-816-1900.

 The Arc work through research and education to improve lives of children and adults and to prevent the causes and effects of intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

 http://thearcoakland.org/events-fundraising/michigan-performing-arts-talent-show/