KC CREW’s Community Services Committee strives to involve members of KC CREW in chartable projects and organizations benefiting the metropolitan Kansas City area. In 2004, KC CREW adopted the Women’s Employment Network (WEN) as its charitable partner. The Community Services Committee, often together with other KC CREW committees, plans and holds events to benefit WEN, an organization which provides comprehensive employment preparation and career transition programs, workshops and services to women throughout the Kansas City area. Past events have included three successful KC CREW golf tournaments, the Island CREWS pre-golf event, a wine tasting and cooking demonstration, as well as participation in the Heart-to-Heart Luncheon and the WEN Gala celebrating 20 years of transforming the lives of area women.

KC CREW encourages its members to give back to the community, and the Community Services Committee is charged with identifying and implementing opportunities for members to get involved.

*Clothing Drive to benefit the WEN Professional Clothing Bank:
-Donations to be collected at KC CREW Luncheons
-Pick up dates to be announced

*Fundraising:
-Golf Tournament, Fall 2007
-Post-Golf party
-Silent Auction and raffle items needed
-Sponsorship opportunities available

*Habitat for Humanity:
-A GREEN project, Women Build Habitat home is scheduled to start later this year. Sign up sheets will be available at the luncheons for KC CREW members to volunteer this year. No building experience necessary.

Shannon O'Doherty and Celia Richey co-chair the KC CREW Community Services Committee. Marcia Charney serves the committee and on the Board of Directors as the Director of Community Services.