Throughout 1931, Mary Wilke Kellogg, Ann Cox, and Blanche Hazzard considered the idea of organizing a group of young women to help the many people stricken by the Depression in the South Bay.

In December, the seven founders met at Mrs. Cox’s home to choose a name for the group and to write the bylaws.  Then they invited 60 prospective members and explained their aims — Sandpipers was born.

Strong, beautiful threads of commitment weave their way throughout our 79-year history, enabling us to keep alive the mission of our founding members. We are indebted to these seven remarkable women for the wonderful legacy they have given us.

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Names left to right starting with top row:

Mildred Cowley, Ann Cox. Irene Dyson,

Blanche Hazzard, Mary Wilke Kellogg,

Margaret Kemp, Alice Foley Yarish