Beebe honors Lord Baltimore Women’s Club as progressive

Beebe Healthcare honored local women and organizations at its annual International Women’s Day event in March.

The Lord Baltimore Women's Club, based in Ocean View, was one of two groups Beebe identified as progressive organizations dedicated to making a difference in the community.

“Members of Lord Baltimore Women's Club demonstrate the leadership and capability worthy of celebrating,” said Kay Young, executive director of development for Beebe Medical Foundation. “They are forward-looking women who rise to community challenges on the local level right here in Sussex County.”

Since 1934, the club has been active in fundraising and community involvement. Its funding supports scholarships for seniors and leadership program participation for high school sophomores. Funds also help teachers meet classroom needs that annual school budgets can't cover. Club members volunteer as student mentors and reading partners in local elementary schools. The club donates monthly to local food banks and assists families experiencing hardship. Environmental volunteers participate in seasonal cleanups on Route 1 in the Bethany Beach area.

“We're always thinking of ways to support the common good,” said Barbara Sunderlin, Lord Baltimore Women's Club immediate past president.

President-elect Carolyn Pesce looks forward to continuing the organization’s work. “We are proud we received the recognition from Beebe. We know our founders would be, too” said Pesce.

For more information, email lordbaltimorewc@gmail.com.