Woodbridge Woman's Club Honored For 60th Anniversary, Highlights Service Projects

WOODBRIDGE, VA — On March 15, 1965, a group of 35 women formed an organization to provide service to the Woodbridge community. The Woodbridge Woman's Club legacy has now lasted for 60 years, with new generations of women continuing service projects.

On Tuesday, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors presented a resolution for the Woodbridge Woman's Club's 60th anniversary. The resolution presented by Supervisor Margaret Angela Franklin (D-Woodbridge) said the club was an "outstanding contributor to the success of Prince William County."

Over six decades, the club's members have volunteered for various causes. Some efforts mentioned by Franklin in the board's resolution were providing 194 scholarships totaling over $170,000 to college-bound high school seniors, providing clothing and hats to students at Featherstone and Occoquan Elementary Schools, and volunteering at senior community Fellowship House and donating items like yarn, prizes, holiday decorations and snacks.

Another recent effort has been sewing heart-shaped comfort pillows for cancer and surgical patients at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. That service project has resumed in 2025.

According to Franklin's resolution, the club received a nomination for the Agnes Colgan Award for Community Service from the Prince William Chamber of Commerce for its work. Joining the club at its recent 60th anniversary event were Franklin, Chair Deshundra Jefferson, Supervisor Victor Angry (D-Neabsco) and Supervisor Kenny Boddye (D-Occoquan).

Lucy Williams, president of the Woodbridge Woman's Club, thanked the board for the recognition and shared the club's recent volunteering efforts. One of its recent projects is with the adopt-a-bus-shelter program through Keep Prince William Beautiful on Old Bridge Road near Chick-fil-A in Lake Ridge. Along with picking up litter through the adopt-a-spot program, the club is working with Keep Prince William Beautiful to commission an artist to convey art on the beauty of the environment. Williams said that project is in its second phase and that the club would ultimately hold a dedication ceremony for the bus shelter.

In addition, Williams said the club has provided hundreds of service hours in Prince William County Schools, including volunteering in classrooms, reading, teacher appreciation breakfasts, and school supplies for the students.

"We take pride in the impact that we have in our community," said Williams. "We are proud to be a valued and recognized organization of the Prince William County, and it is an honor to serve."

For more information about the club's volunteerism and how to become a member, visit the Woodbridge Woman's Club website.