Our History

100 Years of Commitment and Service to the Weston Community
WCL delivers in challenging times…

• In 1925 a milk program was established for needy children in the public schools
• This was followed by support for a hot lunch program in 1929
• WCL awarded its first academic scholarship of $150 in 1930 
• In 1939 members sewed and knitted garments for refugees
• A $3000 Welfare Fund in 1940 was not insignificant given the average price of a home at the time was $2600 
• In 1942 the Clothing Exchange began and remained robust through 2018
• A War Scholarship Fund for Nurses in 1945 was right for the times
• Events of 2001 prompted contribution to the American Red Cross Disaster Fund
• Hurricane Relief funds were granted in 2011

And in better times WCL is always there for the community…

• In 1976 WCL contributed $65K for building improvements at the Josiah Smith Tavern
• In 1984 it funded the $20K kitchen renovation in the Barn
• Further landscape and building improvements of $17K were made in 1987
• Over $35K was given by WCL to help build the Weston Public Library in 1989
• Academic scholarships have been awarded every year since 1930
• In 2018 the Winter Festival was created to bring the community together 
• Total scholarship and community project contribution by WCL over time exceeds $1.3 million