Who we are
With more than 60,000 members in affiliated clubs in every state, the District of Columbia, and more than a dozen countries, GFWC members work in their own communities to support the arts, preserve natural resources, advance education, promote healthy lifestyles, and encourage civic involvement, issues related to domestic and sexual violence awareness/prevention, and advocating for children.
OUR IMPACT
General Federation of Women’s Clubs members vary in age, talents, location, background, and profession, but are united in their dedication to actively improve the lives of others.
60,000+
members in affiliated clubs in every state
2,600
existing volunteer clubs across the globe
130+
founded in 1890, GFWC has over a century of history
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GFWC International Day of Service
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) is united in its dedication to volunteer community service. The GFWC International Day of Service brings together clubs from around the world to stand united against domestic and sexual violence.
Signature Program: Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness and Prevention
GFWC creates and leads education, public awareness, and service projects for club members and local citizens at the community level; collaborates with national domestic violence networks and organizations; supports existing activities and established programs; advocates for victims and survivors; and provides educational opportunities to survivors.
GFWC aims to be a powerful voice for victims and survivors.
WHRC: Women’s History and Resource Center
Founded in 1984, the GFWC Women’s History and Resource Center (WHRC) collects, preserves, interprets, and promotes the history of GFWC. The WHRC documents the social and political contributions of GFWC clubwomen from 1890 to the present through the GFWC archives and related special collections.
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It’s WHRC Wednesday! Here at the GFWC Women’s History and Resource Center, we’re researching the “Clubhouse Photo” collection for an exhibit at the 2025 GFWC Convention. This is a very history-nerdy process that involves original photographs, a magnifying glass, our club history books and files, and a lot of internet research, including a good chunk of time spent on map sites as we look for present-day versions of buildings that relate to our member clubs.
As you might expect, this process can lead to a lot of research rabbit holes. Today’s example is the building shown below, constructed in 1938 as the Stillwater, Oklahoma Public Library. The city’s first public library was (no surprise to fans of GFWC history) a project of the Stillwater Woman’s Club, which started the library in 1922 by providing books, librarians, and the space to hold them. The library was so successful that by the 1930s, it had been turned over to the city – but the club wasn’t done yet, and members turned out to persuade Stillwater residents to vote for the creation of a new, large, and totally modern library: constructed in 1938 by architect R.W. Shaw, and funded in part by a grant from the federal government’s Public Works Administration.
The library was not the only club project, of course, but it was one of which the members were very proud; it was referenced frequently in club publications and featured on the cover of several yearbooks. Although the remaining club members voted to cease operations in 2011, one of their final acts was a donation to the library “toward the purchase of archival materials.”
The 1938 building is still standing, as we discovered thanks to Google Maps, though the library has a new building, where they still hold a Stillwater Woman’s Club Collection. In 2019, the library used funds from a state-wide grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to digitize this collection and make it available on the Digital Public Library of America. I'll pop the DPLA link to the Stillwater Woman's Club collection in the comments.
📷Stillwater Public Library building, Oklahoma, from Google Maps
📒Cover of the Stillwater Woman’s Club Year Book, Oklahoma, 1964-1965, from the Stillwater Woman’s Club collection of the Stillwater Public Library
📄List of Stillwater Woman’s Club “members appointed as librarians” for 1923-1924, from the Stillwater Woman’s Club collection of the Stillwater Public Library
#WomensHistoryMonth #WomensHistoryisAmericanHistory #libraries #OklahomaHistory #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit
COMMUNITY IMPACT: "GFWC Living the Volunteer Spirit"
Featuring the Women's Club of Pittsford located in New York —"The PAD Project," acronym for Providing Access and Dignity, focuses on distributing menses products to girls and women in low-income communities so they can continue with their day-to-day activities, such as attending school, special events, and work. Otherwise, they tend to stay home, isolating themselves.
GFWC members collected and supplied $883 In Kind donations of feminine hygiene products. In collaboration with National Council of Jewish Women, GFWC members assembled 100 kits for distribution to clients of the Agape and the Community Cupboard.
Thank you, GFWC Pittsford members, for all you do in living the volunteer spirit!
To contribute to the Volunteers In Action blog, email us at PR@GFWC.org.
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #NationalCouncilofJewishWomen #newyork
2025 JANE CUNNINGHAM CROLY AWARD — CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!
The Croly Award for Excellence in Journalism deadline is Wednesday, April 30.
GFWC encourages members to nominate your local reporters/broadcasters for this award and ask them to submit collaterals to support their nomination by April 30.
For more information, visit: www.gfwc.org
#GFWC #GFWCAdvocacy #GFWC_HQ #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #janecunninghamcroly #gfwc2025ac
It's WHRC Wednesday, and we're having a great Women's History Month so far! One the strengths of the GFWC Women's History and Resource Center collection is the information it contains on the stories and histories of "ordinary" women. That's true of our reference library as well, where we have biographies of women both famous and lesser-known. Here are just a very few of those biographies, from the shelves.
…And we are hoping to increase the number of books on those shelves! To close out the WHRC's 40th anniversary year, we're hoping to acquire at least 40 new books before the end of May 2025. Since we're already at 35 books, we expect to happily exceed that goal with time to spare. Interested in contributing to this "Stock the Shelves" campaign? I'll pop a link to the Amazon wishlist into the comments.
Are you hoping to read any biographies this Women's History Month, either on your own or with your club? Let us know in the comments!
#WomensHistoryMonth #WomensHistoryisAmericanHistory #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit
2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
TICK, Tick, tick… time is running out for Early Bird Registration…
EARLY BIRD RATE – $160 until Saturday, March 15!!
Be sure to register this weekend, at the following link: www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
Looking forward to "Spinning Vision into Reality" with you!
#GFWC2025AC #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta
Mark Your Calendars for Wednesday, March 19, at 7 PM for The GFWC Learning Gateway Series' Webinar — "When Passion and Purpose Collide"
To register, visit: bit.ly/4hJccQO
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #ride4awoman #Uganda #artsandcrafts
COMMUNITY IMPACT: "GFWC Living the Volunteer Spirit"
Featuring the Women`s Club of Pittsford located in New York —"The PAD Project," acronym for Providing Access and Dignity, focuses on distributing menses products to girls and women in low-income communities so they can continue with their day-to-day activities, such as attending school, special events, and work. Otherwise, they tend to stay home, isolating themselves.
GFWC members collected and supplied $883 In Kind donations of feminine hygiene products. In collaboration with National Council of Jewish Women, GFWC members assembled 100 kits for distribution to clients of the Agape and the Community Cupboard.
Thank you, GFWC Pittsford members, for all you do in living the volunteer spirit!
To contribute to the Volunteers In Action blog, email us at PR@GFWC.org.
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #NationalCouncilofJewishWomen #newyork
COMMUNITY IMPACT: "GFWC Living the Volunteer Spirit"
Featuring the Women`s Club of Pittsford located in New York —"The PAD Project," acronym for Providing Access and Dignity, focuses on distributing menses products to girls and women in low-income communities so they can continue with their day-to-day activities, such as attending school, special events, and work. Otherwise, they tend to stay home, isolating themselves.
GFWC members collected and supplied $883 In Kind donations of feminine hygiene products. In collaboration with National Council of Jewish Women, GFWC members assembled 100 kits for distribution to clients of the Agape and the Community Cupboard.
Thank you, GFWC Pittsford members, for all you do in living the volunteer spirit!
To contribute to the Volunteers In Action blog, email us at PR@GFWC.org.
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #NationalCouncilofJewishWomen #newyork
2025 JANE CUNNINGHAM CROLY AWARD — CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!
The Croly Award for Excellence in Journalism deadline is Wednesday, April 30.
GFWC encourages members to nominate your local reporters/broadcasters for this award and ask them to submit collaterals to support their nomination by April 30.
For more information, visit: www.gfwc.org
#GFWC #GFWCAdvocacy #GFWC_HQ #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #janecunninghamcroly #gfwc2025ac
2025 JANE CUNNINGHAM CROLY AWARD — CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!
The Croly Award for Excellence in Journalism deadline is Wednesday, April 30.
GFWC encourages members to nominate your local reporters/broadcasters for this award and ask them to submit collaterals to support their nomination by April 30.
For more information, visit: www.gfwc.org
#GFWC #GFWCAdvocacy #GFWC_HQ #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #janecunninghamcroly #gfwc2025ac
Mark Your Calendars for Wednesday, March 19, at 7 PM for The GFWC Learning Gateway Series` Webinar — "When Passion and Purpose Collide"
To register, visit: https://bit.ly/4hJccQO
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #ride4awoman #Uganda #artsandcrafts
Mark Your Calendars for Wednesday, March 19, at 7 PM for The GFWC Learning Gateway Series` Webinar — "When Passion and Purpose Collide"
To register, visit: https://bit.ly/4hJccQO
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #ride4awoman #Uganda #artsandcrafts
March is Women`s History Month!
The theme for 2025 is "Moving Forward Together," to honor the contributions of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership to shape the minds and futures of all generations.
On Wednesday, March 5, GFWC is hosting its annual Women`s History Month Celebration to honor the contributions and accomplishments of women.
Please join us between 2-4 PM to learn about the "Women of Dupont-Kalorama" the neighborhood GFWC is located, and meet GFWC Librarian Joanna Church to learn about "The Many Lives of GFWC Headquarters."
If you are local and would like to participate, please RSVP at the following link: www.memberportal.gfwc.org/events
A special thank you to all for making a difference in the lives of many. Happy Women`s History Month!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #WHRC #WomensHistoryMonth #womenshistory #womensupportingwomen #womeninbusiness
March is Women`s History Month!
The theme for 2025 is "Moving Forward Together," to honor the contributions of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership to shape the minds and futures of all generations.
On Wednesday, March 5, GFWC is hosting its annual Women`s History Month Celebration to honor the contributions and accomplishments of women.
Please join us between 2-4 PM to learn about the "Women of Dupont-Kalorama" the neighborhood GFWC is located, and meet GFWC Librarian Joanna Church to learn about "The Many Lives of GFWC Headquarters."
If you are local and would like to participate, please RSVP at the following link: www.memberportal.gfwc.org/events
A special thank you to all for making a difference in the lives of many. Happy Women`s History Month!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #WHRC #WomensHistoryMonth #womenshistory #womensupportingwomen #womeninbusiness
2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
TICK, Tick, tick… time is running out for Early Bird Registration…
EARLY BIRD RATE – $160 until Saturday, March 15!
Be sure to register this weekend, at the following link: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
Looking forward to "Spinning Vision into Reality" with you!
#GFWC2025AC #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta
2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
TICK, Tick, tick… time is running out for Early Bird Registration…
EARLY BIRD RATE – $160 until Saturday, March 15!
Be sure to register this weekend, at the following link: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
Looking forward to "Spinning Vision into Reality" with you!
#GFWC2025AC #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta
Registration Open for 2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
"Spinning Vision Into Reality"
This year`s Annual Convention program is packed full with distinguished guest speakers, educational workshops, spectacular socials, and fun opportunities for you to create more memories with your GFWC sisters!
The Early Bird registration of $160 ends on March 15th. After that date registration increases to $175.
Register soon to save!
Click on the following link to complete your registration: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #gfwc25ac #atlanta #thingstodoinatlanta
Registration Open for 2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
"Spinning Vision Into Reality"
This year`s Annual Convention program is packed full with distinguished guest speakers, educational workshops, spectacular socials, and fun opportunities for you to create more memories with your GFWC sisters!
The Early Bird registration of $160 ends on March 15th. After that date registration increases to $175.
Register soon to save!
Click on the following link to complete your registration: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #gfwc25ac #atlanta #thingstodoinatlanta
GFWC Clubwoman Magazine – Winter 2025
Download Your Copy Today!
GFWC Clubwoman Magazine is the premier publication of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC), published quarterly (Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall). It serves as a valuable communications tool to inform and educate our members about community service opportunities, project ideas, and ways to enhance club operations.
To download a PDF, click: https://www.gfwc.org/…/2025-Winter-Clubwoman-Magazine.pdf
* Please note that back issues of the magazine are available via the GFWC Member Portal: https://memberportal.gfwc.org/
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #wsnmf #hearthealth #HeartMonth #healthylifestyle #GFWC2025IDS #caninecompanion #heiferinternational #ShotAtLife #alzheimersassociation #WHRC #WomensHistoryisAmericanHistory #WomensHistoryMonth #womenshistory #enddomesticviolence #endsexualviolence #DomesticViolenceAwareness #sexualviolenceawareness #gfwc2025ac
GFWC Clubwoman Magazine – Winter 2025
Download Your Copy Today!
GFWC Clubwoman Magazine is the premier publication of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC), published quarterly (Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall). It serves as a valuable communications tool to inform and educate our members about community service opportunities, project ideas, and ways to enhance club operations.
To download a PDF, click: https://www.gfwc.org/…/2025-Winter-Clubwoman-Magazine.pdf
* Please note that back issues of the magazine are available via the GFWC Member Portal: https://memberportal.gfwc.org/
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #wsnmf #hearthealth #HeartMonth #healthylifestyle #GFWC2025IDS #caninecompanion #heiferinternational #ShotAtLife #alzheimersassociation #WHRC #WomensHistoryisAmericanHistory #WomensHistoryMonth #womenshistory #enddomesticviolence #endsexualviolence #DomesticViolenceAwareness #sexualviolenceawareness #gfwc2025ac
In honor of Black History Month, here is a nugget of Friday trivia…
Have you ever wondered why certain months are selected to commemorate important days/events in history?
If so, you`re in luck…
Black History Month`s annual commemoration originates in the United States, and the month of February chosen because it celebrates the birthdays of two prominent civil rights leaders:
1) U.S. President Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865), and
2) Frederick Douglass, a renowned abolitionist, orator, writer and statesman.
The celebration of Black History Month began in 1970, and U.S. President Gerald Ford officially declared February as the month to honor the contributions of Black Americans throughout history in 1976. Ten years later, in 1986, Congress passed a Public Law declaring February be recognized nationally as "Black History Month."
In honor of all our black leaders and community members working to make a difference in the lives of many, GFWC celebrates your good works of the past, present, and future. Thank you for all you do to make our country and communities better!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #BlackHistoryMonth
In honor of Black History Month, here is a nugget of Friday trivia…
Have you ever wondered why certain months are selected to commemorate important days/events in history?
If so, you`re in luck…
Black History Month`s annual commemoration originates in the United States, and the month of February chosen because it celebrates the birthdays of two prominent civil rights leaders:
1) U.S. President Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865), and
2) Frederick Douglass, a renowned abolitionist, orator, writer and statesman.
The celebration of Black History Month began in 1970, and U.S. President Gerald Ford officially declared February as the month to honor the contributions of Black Americans throughout history in 1976. Ten years later, in 1986, Congress passed a Public Law declaring February be recognized nationally as "Black History Month."
In honor of all our black leaders and community members working to make a difference in the lives of many, GFWC celebrates your good works of the past, present, and future. Thank you for all you do to make our country and communities better!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #BlackHistoryMonth
Who are you WEARing RED for toDAY?…
Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Counted.
Know the signs of a stroke and heart attack before they happen. The more you know could save your life or someone else`s.
Please share your club`s photos with us in honor of "National Wear Red Day!"
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #WearRedDay #WearRedAndGive #IAmGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #hearthealth #healthylifestyle #healthyliving
Who are you WEARing RED for toDAY?…
Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Counted.
Know the signs of a stroke and heart attack before they happen. The more you know could save your life or someone else`s.
Please share your club`s photos with us in honor of "National Wear Red Day!"
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #WearRedDay #WearRedAndGive #IAmGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #hearthealth #healthylifestyle #healthyliving