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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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.
2024 GFWC National Day of Service
The GFWC National Day of Service (NDS) is a day in which all of GFWC comes together in service to highlight an area of need, take action to address it, and raise public awareness about its importance. State federations and clubs will participate by organizing Community Service Programs (CSP) in their communities as part of NDS.
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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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GFWC Designated Funds support the work of GFWC by providing essential funding in targeted areas. They are vital to continue GFWC’s mission of strengthening our communities and enhancing the lives of others.
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It's WHRC Wednesday! September is both Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month and Prostate Health Month. GFWC has worked on the latter–with the Spring 1993 "Clubwoman" article "What Every Woman Should Know About Prostate Cancer," for example–but we have focused more often on the former, especially during the administration of GFWC President Katie Ozbirn (1960-1962).
Ozbirn took up the torch of cancer detection and prevention from her GFWC predecessors, choosing to home in on gynecological cancers. In 1958 GFWC honored Dr. Papanicolaou, who developed the smear test that is now named for him; three years later, we partnered with the American Cancer Society to launch "Conquer Uterine* Cancer," a comprehensive program in which our part was to get clubwomen, and their friends and family, to undergo pap smears and make them a regular part of their annual physical exam.
There's scope for a lot more research into this program, to learn its impact on women's health. (Hint hint to anyone looking for a research project…) In the meantime, here are just two examples from the WHRC collections: the introduction to an article by Dr. Papanicolaou from the March 1961 issue of "Clubwoman," and three of the 'pledge cards' returned by GFWC clubs promising to "report the number of our members that have a physical checkup, including a 'Pap' smear, within the year April 1961 – April 1962."
📷 "Dramatic News in Uterine Cancer," by Dr. George N. Papanicolaou, "General Federation Clubwoman" March 1961. Magazine collection, MAG 1961.03
📷 "Conquer Uterine Cancer" pledge cards returned by clubs in Connecticut, Oregon, and North Carolina, October 1961. Program collection, PRO 1960-1961 f53
*Although the pap smear can help detect cervical cancer, in the early 1960s it appears that it was described instead as a test for "uterine cancer." If any historians of medicine are reading this post and want to weigh in, please do!
P.S. It should be noted that "Dr. Pap" achieved this with the extremely intense assistance of his wife Andromachi, who was not only his lab assistant, she also underwent a daily smear for over two decades while her husband was refining the procedure.
GFWC & Shot@Life Advocates for Childhood Vaccinations
With children returning to school, now is the time to encourage all parents and caregivers to vaccinate their kids. Vaccines save lives! Spread the word….
To learn more, visit: www.shotatlife.org
#GFWC #gfwc_hq #GFWCAdvocacy #IAmGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #shotatlife #childhoodimmunization #ChildhoodVaccination #endmeaslesrubella
Register Today for Shot@Life's virtual Mobilize to Immunize Fall Summit on Friday, September 27!
Shot@Life advocates from across the U.S., including many GFWC members, will gather virtually for the Mobilize to Immunize fall Summit. The event – with a theme of “Innovate to Vaccinate: How Technology is Changing the Immunization Landscape" – will highlight how technology can drive progress in global immunization with specific examples and stories of success.
Participants will learn from global health experts and connect with other advocates from across the country during breakout sessions. All sessions will help participants prepare to advocate for robust U.S. funding for global childhood immunization programs during Mobilize to Immunize on October 1 – November 12.
To apply, click: act.shotatlife.org/a/2024-m2i-summit-app
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #shotatlife #vaccination #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives
Unlock information from the experts in the upcoming GFWC Learning Gateway Webinar Series.
Support online child safety practices created by law enforcement professionals in the second webinar of the series:
October 23 at 7:00 pm – Celebrate Child Advocacy Week with David Coffey from Safe Surfin’ Foundation
Register Today!
bit.ly/gfwcgateway2
GFWC and Shot@Life Partner to Irradicate Measles
Join the cause, visit: www.shotatlife.org/gfwc-measle
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #shotatlife #EndMeaslesRubella #childhoodvaccinces
GFWC was honored to be at the White House in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act. President Biden authored the first VAWA in 1994 as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and has been involved with every reauthorization since then. We are proud to join Members of Congress, key national advocates, and survivors to celebrate progress and acknowledge challenges ahead.
Highlights include meeting President Joseph Biden and Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.
GFWC is committed to supporting women and victims of domestic and sexual violence under the banner of our Signature Program.
#VAWA30 #GFWC #EndDomesticViolence
2024 GFWC National Day of Service (NDS) Project Ideas
Email us your club's plans to PR@GFWC.org. Together we can end food insecurity and hunger!
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To register, visit memberportal.gfwc.org/, and follow the prompts. Then, click on the Events page to sign up. Simply select 2024 GFWC National Day of Service and you’re on your way.
If more than one club is partnering on a CSP, you can register up to three clubs on the site. However, you will need to email Membership Director Melanie Gisler, mgisler@GFWC.org, the additional club names for your group.
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NEWLY ADDED REGISTRATION OPTION: EMAIL
If you prefer to register by email, please send a message to GFWCNDS@GFWC.org to sign up for the 2024 GFWC NDS.
Please include:
• Club Contact and Information
• Official Club Name
• Your State Federation
• Brief Description of Club’s Project, If Known (not required)
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#gfwc24nds #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #endfoodinsecurity #endhunger #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #IamGFWC
Will you join us?
If 86 groups join us, GFWC will pass last year’s number and reach 1000 state federations, regions, districts, and clubs working together on September 28, 2024.
Last year GFWC National Day of Service collected 145,506 pounds of food to combat hunger and food insecurity. That's equal to 12 adult elephants!
GFWC & Shot@Life Advocates for Childhood Vaccinations
With children returning to school, now is the time to encourage all parents and caregivers to vaccinate their kids. Vaccines save lives! Spread the word….
To learn more, visit: www.shotatlife.org
#GFWC #gfwc_hq #GFWCAdvocacy #IAmGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #shotatlife #childhoodimmunization #ChildhoodVaccination #endmeaslesrubella
GFWC & Shot@Life Advocates for Childhood Vaccinations
With children returning to school, now is the time to encourage all parents and caregivers to vaccinate their kids. Vaccines save lives! Spread the word….
To learn more, visit: www.shotatlife.org
#GFWC #gfwc_hq #GFWCAdvocacy #IAmGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #shotatlife #childhoodimmunization #ChildhoodVaccination #endmeaslesrubella
Register Today for Shot@Life`s virtual Mobilize to Immunize Fall Summit on Friday, September 27!
Shot@Life advocates from across the U.S., including many GFWC members, will gather virtually for the Mobilize to Immunize fall Summit. The event – with a theme of “Innovate to Vaccinate: How Technology is Changing the Immunization Landscape" – will highlight how technology can drive progress in global immunization with specific examples and stories of success.
Participants will learn from global health experts and connect with other advocates from across the country during breakout sessions. All sessions will help participants prepare to advocate for robust U.S. funding for global childhood immunization programs during Mobilize to Immunize on October 1 – November 12.
To apply, click: https://act.shotatlife.org/a/2024-m2i-summit-app
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #shotatlife #vaccination #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives
Register Today for Shot@Life`s virtual Mobilize to Immunize Fall Summit on Friday, September 27!
Shot@Life advocates from across the U.S., including many GFWC members, will gather virtually for the Mobilize to Immunize fall Summit. The event – with a theme of “Innovate to Vaccinate: How Technology is Changing the Immunization Landscape" – will highlight how technology can drive progress in global immunization with specific examples and stories of success.
Participants will learn from global health experts and connect with other advocates from across the country during breakout sessions. All sessions will help participants prepare to advocate for robust U.S. funding for global childhood immunization programs during Mobilize to Immunize on October 1 – November 12.
To apply, click: https://act.shotatlife.org/a/2024-m2i-summit-app
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #shotatlife #vaccination #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives
GFWC and Shot@Life Partner to Irradicate Measles
Join the cause, visit: www.shotatlife.org/gfwc-measle
#GFWC #gfwc_hq #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #shotatlife #endmeaslesrubella #childhoodvaccinces
GFWC and Shot@Life Partner to Irradicate Measles
Join the cause, visit: www.shotatlife.org/gfwc-measle
#GFWC #gfwc_hq #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #shotatlife #endmeaslesrubella #childhoodvaccinces
GFWC was honored to be at the White House in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act. President Biden authored the first VAWA in 1994 as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and has been involved with every reauthorization since then. We are proud to join Members of Congress, key national advocates, and survivors to celebrate progress and acknowledge challenges ahead.
Highlights include meeting President Joe Biden and Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.
GFWC is committed to supporting women and victims of domestic and sexual violence under the banner of our Signature Program.
#vawa30 #gfwc #enddomesticviolence
GFWC was honored to be at the White House in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act. President Biden authored the first VAWA in 1994 as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and has been involved with every reauthorization since then. We are proud to join Members of Congress, key national advocates, and survivors to celebrate progress and acknowledge challenges ahead.
Highlights include meeting President Joe Biden and Department of Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.
GFWC is committed to supporting women and victims of domestic and sexual violence under the banner of our Signature Program.
#vawa30 #gfwc #enddomesticviolence
2024 GFWC National Day of Service (NDS) Project Ideas
Email us your club`s plans to PR@GFWC.org. Together we can end food insecurity and hunger!
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To register, visit https://memberportal.gfwc.org/, and follow the prompts. Then, click on the Events page to sign up. Simply select 2024 GFWC National Day of Service and you’re on your way.
If more than one club is partnering on a CSP, you can register up to three clubs on the site. However, you will need to email Membership Director Melanie Gisler, mgisler@GFWC.org, the additional club names for your group.
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NEWLY ADDED REGISTRATION OPTION: EMAIL
If you prefer to register by email, please send a message to GFWCNDS@GFWC.org to sign up for the 2024 GFWC NDS.
Please include:
• Club Contact and Information
• Official Club Name
• Your State Federation
• Brief Description of Club’s Project, If Known (not required)
———————————————————————-
#gfwc24nds #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #endfoodinsecurity #endhunger #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #IamGFWC
2024 GFWC National Day of Service (NDS) Project Ideas
Email us your club`s plans to PR@GFWC.org. Together we can end food insecurity and hunger!
—————————————————————-
To register, visit https://memberportal.gfwc.org/, and follow the prompts. Then, click on the Events page to sign up. Simply select 2024 GFWC National Day of Service and you’re on your way.
If more than one club is partnering on a CSP, you can register up to three clubs on the site. However, you will need to email Membership Director Melanie Gisler, mgisler@GFWC.org, the additional club names for your group.
——————————————————————
NEWLY ADDED REGISTRATION OPTION: EMAIL
If you prefer to register by email, please send a message to GFWCNDS@GFWC.org to sign up for the 2024 GFWC NDS.
Please include:
• Club Contact and Information
• Official Club Name
• Your State Federation
• Brief Description of Club’s Project, If Known (not required)
———————————————————————-
#gfwc24nds #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #endfoodinsecurity #endhunger #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #IamGFWC
2024 GFWC National Day of Service (NDS) Project Ideas
Email us your club`s plans to PR@GFWC.org. Together we can end food insecurity and hunger!
—————————————————————-
To register, visit https://memberportal.gfwc.org/, and follow the prompts. Then, click on the Events page to sign up. Simply select 2024 GFWC National Day of Service and you’re on your way.
If more than one club is partnering on a CSP, you can register up to three clubs on the site. However, you will need to email Membership Director Melanie Gisler, mgisler@GFWC.org, the additional club names for your group.
——————————————————————
NEWLY ADDED REGISTRATION OPTION: EMAIL
If you prefer to register by email, please send a message to GFWCNDS@GFWC.org to sign up for the 2024 GFWC NDS.
Please include:
• Club Contact and Information
• Official Club Name
• Your State Federation
• Brief Description of Club’s Project, If Known (not required)
———————————————————————-
#gfwc24nds #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #endfoodinsecurity #endhunger #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #IamGFWC
2024 GFWC National Day of Service (NDS) Project Ideas
Email us your club`s plans to PR@GFWC.org. Together we can end food insecurity and hunger!
—————————————————————-
To register, visit https://memberportal.gfwc.org/, and follow the prompts. Then, click on the Events page to sign up. Simply select 2024 GFWC National Day of Service and you’re on your way.
If more than one club is partnering on a CSP, you can register up to three clubs on the site. However, you will need to email Membership Director Melanie Gisler, mgisler@GFWC.org, the additional club names for your group.
——————————————————————
NEWLY ADDED REGISTRATION OPTION: EMAIL
If you prefer to register by email, please send a message to GFWCNDS@GFWC.org to sign up for the 2024 GFWC NDS.
Please include:
• Club Contact and Information
• Official Club Name
• Your State Federation
• Brief Description of Club’s Project, If Known (not required)
———————————————————————-
#gfwc24nds #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #endfoodinsecurity #endhunger #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #IamGFWC
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. We can all help prevent suicide. Understanding the issues concerning suicide and mental health is an important way to take part in suicide prevention, help others in crisis, and change the conversation around suicide.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 call or text 988
GFWC is proud to work with Honorary Chairman Suzanne Fox of the Yellow Tulip Project to inspire hope and shed light on mental health.
Learn more at samhsa.gov/suicide and theyellowtulipproject.org #WSPD #SPM24 #gfwc
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. We can all help prevent suicide. Understanding the issues concerning suicide and mental health is an important way to take part in suicide prevention, help others in crisis, and change the conversation around suicide.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 call or text 988
GFWC is proud to work with Honorary Chairman Suzanne Fox of the Yellow Tulip Project to inspire hope and shed light on mental health.
Learn more at samhsa.gov/suicide and theyellowtulipproject.org #WSPD #SPM24 #gfwc
2024 GFWC National Day of Service (NDS) Project Ideas
Email us your club`s plans to PR@GFWC.org. Together we can end food insecurity and hunger!
—————————————————————-
To register, visit https://memberportal.gfwc.org/, and follow the prompts. Then, click on the Events page to sign up. Simply select 2024 GFWC National Day of Service and you’re on your way.
If more than one club is partnering on a CSP, you can register up to three clubs on the site. However, you will need to email Membership Director Melanie Gisler, mgisler@GFWC.org, the additional club names for your group.
——————————————————————
NEWLY ADDED REGISTRATION OPTION: EMAIL
If you prefer to register by email, please send a message to GFWCNDS@GFWC.org to sign up for the 2024 GFWC NDS.
Please include:
• Club Contact and Information
• Official Club Name
• Your State Federation
• Brief Description of Club’s Project, If Known (not required)
———————————————————————-
#gfwc24nds #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #endfoodinsecurity #endhunger #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #IamGFWC
2024 GFWC National Day of Service (NDS) Project Ideas
Email us your club`s plans to PR@GFWC.org. Together we can end food insecurity and hunger!
—————————————————————-
To register, visit https://memberportal.gfwc.org/, and follow the prompts. Then, click on the Events page to sign up. Simply select 2024 GFWC National Day of Service and you’re on your way.
If more than one club is partnering on a CSP, you can register up to three clubs on the site. However, you will need to email Membership Director Melanie Gisler, mgisler@GFWC.org, the additional club names for your group.
——————————————————————
NEWLY ADDED REGISTRATION OPTION: EMAIL
If you prefer to register by email, please send a message to GFWCNDS@GFWC.org to sign up for the 2024 GFWC NDS.
Please include:
• Club Contact and Information
• Official Club Name
• Your State Federation
• Brief Description of Club’s Project, If Known (not required)
———————————————————————-
#gfwc24nds #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #endfoodinsecurity #endhunger #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #IamGFWC
Learn More about Shot@Life`s virtual Mobilize to Immunize Fall Summit on Friday, September 27
Shot@Life advocates from across the U.S., including many GFWC members, will gather virtually for the Mobilize to Immunize fall Summit. The event – with a theme of “Innovate to Vaccinate: How Technology is Changing the Immunization Landscape" – will highlight how technology can drive progress in global immunization with specific examples and stories of success.
Participants will learn from global health experts and connect with other advocates from across the country during breakout sessions. All sessions will help participants prepare to advocate for robust U.S. funding for global childhood immunization programs during Mobilize to Immunize on October 1 – November 12.
To apply, click: https://act.shotatlife.org/a/2024-m2i-summit-app
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #shotatlife #vaccination #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives
Learn More about Shot@Life`s virtual Mobilize to Immunize Fall Summit on Friday, September 27
Shot@Life advocates from across the U.S., including many GFWC members, will gather virtually for the Mobilize to Immunize fall Summit. The event – with a theme of “Innovate to Vaccinate: How Technology is Changing the Immunization Landscape" – will highlight how technology can drive progress in global immunization with specific examples and stories of success.
Participants will learn from global health experts and connect with other advocates from across the country during breakout sessions. All sessions will help participants prepare to advocate for robust U.S. funding for global childhood immunization programs during Mobilize to Immunize on October 1 – November 12.
To apply, click: https://act.shotatlife.org/a/2024-m2i-summit-app
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #shotatlife #vaccination #VaccinesWork #VaccinesSaveLives
2024 GFWC National Day of Service (NDS) Project Ideas
Email us your club`s plans to PR@GFWC.org. Together we can end food insecurity and hunger!
—————————————————————-
To register, visit https://memberportal.gfwc.org/, and follow the prompts. Then, click on the Events page to sign up. Simply select 2024 GFWC National Day of Service and you’re on your way.
If more than one club is partnering on a CSP, you can register up to three clubs on the site. However, you will need to email Membership Director Melanie Gisler, mgisler@GFWC.org, the additional club names for your group.
——————————————————————
NEWLY ADDED REGISTRATION OPTION: EMAIL
If you prefer to register by email, please send a message to GFWCNDS@GFWC.org to sign up for the 2024 GFWC NDS.
Please include:
• Club Contact and Information
• Official Club Name
• Your State Federation
• Brief Description of Club’s Project, If Known (not required)
———————————————————————-
#gfwc24nds #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #endfoodinsecurity #endhunger #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #IamGFWC
2024 GFWC National Day of Service (NDS) Project Ideas
Email us your club`s plans to PR@GFWC.org. Together we can end food insecurity and hunger!
—————————————————————-
To register, visit https://memberportal.gfwc.org/, and follow the prompts. Then, click on the Events page to sign up. Simply select 2024 GFWC National Day of Service and you’re on your way.
If more than one club is partnering on a CSP, you can register up to three clubs on the site. However, you will need to email Membership Director Melanie Gisler, mgisler@GFWC.org, the additional club names for your group.
——————————————————————
NEWLY ADDED REGISTRATION OPTION: EMAIL
If you prefer to register by email, please send a message to GFWCNDS@GFWC.org to sign up for the 2024 GFWC NDS.
Please include:
• Club Contact and Information
• Official Club Name
• Your State Federation
• Brief Description of Club’s Project, If Known (not required)
———————————————————————-
#gfwc24nds #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #endfoodinsecurity #endhunger #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #IamGFWC