Junior Welfare Association

05/15/2026

Since 1938, Junior Welfare Association has been dedicated to improving the economic, educational, and social well-being of the Macon County community through volunteer service and financial assistance. For the past 10 years, this commitment has included awarding scholarships to goal-oriented Macon County seniors who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and a strong record of service.

This year, JWA proudly awarded four scholarships to exceptional Macon County seniors who exemplify a passion for volunteerism and community engagement. Congratulations to our 2026 JWA Senior Scholarship recipients:

✨ Grace Gorden
Meridian High School

✨ Kamryn Johnson
MacArthur High School

✨ Ashley Schelling
Meridian High School

✨ Eleanor Short
Mount Zion High School

Young Leaders in Action

05/04/2026

We had an amazing time spending the afternoon with many of our current and lifetime members, in celebration of our Patronesses. Cathy Briggs, our current Education and Arrangements board chair, led us in a Paint and Sip of terracotta pots! It was a wonderful time to socialize and create space for making art.

We also had the pleasure of giving a soft debut of our revamped and dearly loved JWA Cookbook: Simple Pleasures, A Second Helping. More to come soon on public availability!

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05/01/2026

Need an excuse to get a Frosty today? Support JWA’s mission of providing shoes to Macon County students in need with your Wendy’s order in Decatur! Show this flyer to have 30% of your order donated to our organization. 🩷

Need a break from cooking breakfast, lunch, dinner, or all of the above this Friday?

Support JWA’s Dine to Donate at Wendy’s on Pershing in Decatur! 30% of your order will be donated to our mission of providing shoes, socks, and undergarments to Macon County students in need. You must show this flyer at checkout to give back to our cause!

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04/27/2026

Need a break from cooking breakfast, lunch, dinner, or all of the above this Friday?

Support JWA’s Dine to Donate at Wendy’s on Pershing in Decatur! 30% of your order will be donated to our mission of providing shoes, socks, and undergarments to Macon County students in need. You must show this flyer at checkout to give back to our cause!

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04/13/2026

🌸 JWA Spring Fundraiser | April 13 – May 4 🌸

We’re excited to share that our spring fundraiser is officially live featuring Big Box Occasion Cards. Each box includes a curated set of beautiful, versatile cards for birthdays, sympathy, thinking of you, and everyday moments worth celebrating.

They’re practical, thoughtful, and make a great gift or staple to keep on hand.

🛍️ How to order:
You can either connect with a Junior Welfare Association member directly or add your name to our order sheet and we’ll follow up with you.

Order here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dXToAx-0omgvDaF1urqNC3AbYTIMjuFtIhUj4puI_-o/edit?usp=sharing

Preview the cards:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOAz2phsbio

Learn more about Big Box:
https://www.bigboxfundraising.com/

Thank you for supporting JWA and helping us make this fundraiser a success 💛

03/11/2026

A special shoutout to our very own Cristy Patrick on being named Teacher of the Month.

Cristy gives her all to her students each and every day, and her commitment doesn’t stop in the classroom. She continues to give to our organization and community through her service on our board as part of the Fundraising Chair.

Cristy, thank you for the dedication, leadership, and care you bring to everything you do. We are so incredibly proud of you!

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03/05/2026

Today is the day!! Order lunch or dinner from Central Illinois Papa Murphy’s Pizza and mention JWA or utilize our code to support our cause with your purchase! 💗

Support JWA with your dinner order on March 5th! 20% of your purchase from Papa Murphy’s will benefit JWA’s mission of providing shoes to students in need in Macon County. 👟

02/25/2026

Support JWA with your dinner order on March 5th! 20% of your purchase from Papa Murphy’s will benefit JWA’s mission of providing shoes to students in need in Macon County. 👟

02/02/2026

⏰ Reminder! The deadline to apply for our 2026 JWA Senior Scholarship is Sunday, Feb. 8!

Don’t miss your chance: get your application in before kick off this Super Bowl Sunday! 🏈 (Your future self will thank you later 😉)

👉 Learn more and apply now: https://www.juniorwelfare.org/scholarships

01/07/2026

🎓✨ Scholarship Applications Are Now Open! ✨🎓

The Junior Welfare Association is proud to support students who are passionate about giving back. Our goal is to uplift and empower youth who demonstrate a strong commitment to volunteerism, service, and making a positive impact in their communities.

Applications opened January 5, and we’re excited to award up to four $1,000 scholarships to deserving seniors in Macon County who are dedicated to helping others and leading with heart.

🗓 Application Deadline: February 8
📬 Recipients Notified: Mid-March

👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/wehCMZLXacwYXHv79

Questions? Contact us at [email protected].
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