Who we are
With more than 63,000 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.
63,000+
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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GET SOCIAL
It’s WHRC Wednesday! May 6-12, 2025 is National Nurses Week, a time to celebrate and honor nurses and the critical role they play in our lives. Today, let’s take a look at a Community Improvement Project that did just that in the 1960s: “The Residence Halls of Grady Memorial Hospital,” accomplished by the Fifth District, Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs, winning 2nd place in the Urban Division of the CIP Contest for 1966-1968.
This intensive project brought 25 clubs together to tackle the communal living areas of six student nursing residence halls at Grady Memorial Hospital. Clubwomen started scholarships, raised funds, sourced donations of furniture and appliances, and got to work scrubbing, painting, and decorating multiple kitchens, rec rooms, and lounges, as detailed in their contest application. But since this post is for Nurses Week, let’s redirect to the recipients of this work: the nurses themselves.
By the mid-1960s, Grady’s two separate, segregated nursing programs had merged into one School of Nursing. In the same era, bachelor degree-based nursing programs began to be more popular, leading to a decline in enrollment at hospital-based training schools. Grady Memorial is a public hospital, and at the time they lacked a fundraising auxiliary; while “one third of all health careers in the state of Georgia” began there, by 1966 residence conditions were dismal and morale was low. Thanks to the clubs of the Fifth District GFWC Georgia, the improvements to the dorms (and the financial and emotional support provided by the clubwomen to the students themselves) helped greatly reduce the student drop-out rate from 48% in 1966 to 10% in 1967.
📷Photo of a party thrown by one of the participating clubs in the refreshed rooftop lounge, 1967.
💌Thank you note from the freshman class of student nurses to the President of the Sandy Springs Junior Woman’s Club, October 1967.
📁Images (and statistics about Grady’s students) from the WHRC Community Improvement Project Collection, CIP 1966-1968.03.
#clubwomeninhistory #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #NationalNursesWeek
Welcome to 27 New Registrants for GFWC International Day of Service (GFWC IDS)!
To date, GFWC has 405 registrants. At week eight of the campaign, thanks to you we’re off to a GREAT start. Let’s continue to rally to break the record for total registration count for this year’s GFWC IDS.
Challenge sister clubs, invite friends to participate/join GFWC, and spread the word about this momentous event happening on Saturday, September 27!
Visit GFWC's website: www.GFWC.org/ids/ for an up-to-date listing of clubs registered in your state. If your club isn't listed, please register!
To register, visit: memberportal.gfwc.org/events
Last, be sure to read this week's "New & Notes" for project ideas: www.gfwc.org/news-notes/
UNITED to End Domestic & Sexual Violence!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #gfwc2025ids #endsexualviolence #EndDomesticViolence #endchildabuse
(* List as of week ending May 1, 2025.)
GFWC States
GFWC Kentucky
GFWC Texas
GFWC Wisconsin
GFWC District
GFWC NC District 3, NC
GFWC CLUBS BY STATE
Arkansas
GFWC Stuttgart Junior Woman's Club
California
GFWC Santa Fe Springs Women's Club
GFWC Tracy Woman's Club
GFWC Woodland Hills Woman's Club
Connecticut
Windsor Woman's Club of CT & GFWC
Delaware
GFWC Delmar New Century Club
GFWC Women's Club of Milton
Georgia
GFWC Sylvania G.E.M.S.
Illinois
GFWC Lombard Junior Women's Club
Kansas
GFWC Hutchinson Questers
Kentucky
GFWC Woman's Club of Madisonville
Massachusetts
GFWC Marlborough Junior Woman's Club
Michigan
GFWC Hastings Women's Club
North Carolina
GFWC Dunn Intermediate Woman's Club
GFWC NC Kings Mountain Woman's Club
South Carolina
GFWC St. Andrews Woman's Club
Texas
GFWC Clover Club of Kaufman
GFWC Fairfield History Club
GFWC Woman's Club of Cotulla
Virginia
GFWC Bedford Woman's Club
GFWC James River Junior Woman's Club
Wisconsin
GFWC Burlington Woman's Club
GFWC Rhinelander Woman's Club
GFWC International President Suellen Brazil is in the Great State of Texas to celebrate all the good works happening! She thoroughly enjoys her travels and being able to connect with club members at these events. Reports that she shares with staff are insightful and motivational. Congratulations to all the winners celebrated! Thank you to GFWC Texas Capitol District for sharing your event post! To living the volunteer spirit!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #WeAreGFWC #IamGFWC #Texas #gfwctexas
2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
Did you miss the last day to register? It was yesterday… if you'd like to come, please contact Nishu Raina, GFWC Events Manager, at NRaina@GFWC.org to register.
We look forward to seeing everyone in Atlanta!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #WeAreGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #gfwc2025ac #atlanta
Turn Awareness into Action for Mental Health
Every year since 1949, when Mental Health America founded Mental Health Awareness Month in May, GFWC has been at the forefront promoting public awareness activities to educate the masses on this prevalent and ever evolving health concern.
Mental health affects everyone in one degree or another on a personal level. You may experience a mental health crisis due to any significant life occurrence(s) or maybe you have a family member who has been personally impacted.
Regardless of your personal experience with mental health illnesses, let's collectively rally to do all we can to educate the public about the importance of taking care of one another and let's advocate to remove the stigma associated with it.
Visit the @Mental Health America to learn more on this subject and how you too can become an advocate of action. For more information on activities, visit: mhanational.org/mental-health-month/action-guide/
Also, don't forget to checkout The Yellow Tulip Project, founded by Julia Hansen and her mother Suzanne Fox, GFWC Honorary Chairman. The organization's purpose is to let people know that "Hope Happens" and we need to come together as a community to smash the stigma surrounding mental health disorders. Visit: theyellowtulipproject.org/
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #WeAreGFWC #yellowtulipproject #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #MentalHealthMatters #mentalhealthsupport #mentalwellness
It's WHRC Wednesday – and today, Wednesday, April 30, is the final day to register for the 2025 GFWC Annual Convention. Though the historic headlines below are from previous years and other cities, our message remains the same over the decades: we want you to Come to Convention!
📷Convention invitation headlines from "Clubwoman" Magazine in 1966, 1964, 1956, and 1950.
The 2025 Annual Convention will be in Atlanta, Georgia, June 6-9. Link to register is in the comments; we hope we'll see you there!
#LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #clubwomeninaction #gfwc2025ac
2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
Last day to register… click on the following link: www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737 to reserve your seat!
Registration closes tonight, April 30, when the clock strikes midnight! We're excited to see everyone in Atlanta!
#GFWC2025AC #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta
2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
With 2 days left to register for this year's exciting Annual Convention, the energy is brewing… If you haven't already done so, please register!
Click on the following link to register: www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
See you in Atlanta on June 6!
#GFWC2025AC #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta
Welcome to 27 New Registrants for GFWC International Day of Service (GFWC IDS)!
To date, GFWC has 405 registrants! At week eight of the campaign, thanks to you we’re off to a GREAT start. Let’s continue to rally to break the record for total registration count for this year’s GFWC IDS.
Challenge sister clubs, invite friends to participate/join GFWC, and spread the word about this momentous even happening on Saturday, September 27!
Visit GFWC`s website: www.GFWC.org/ids/ for an up-to-date listing of clubs registered in your state. If your club isn`t listed, please register!
To register, visit: https://memberportal.gfwc.org/events
Last, be sure to read this week`s "New & Notes" for project ideas: https://www.gfwc.org/news-notes/
UNITED to End Domestic & Sexual Violence!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #gfwc2025ids #endsexualviolence #EndDomesticViolence #endchildabuse
Welcome to 27 New Registrants for GFWC International Day of Service (GFWC IDS)!
To date, GFWC has 405 registrants! At week eight of the campaign, thanks to you we’re off to a GREAT start. Let’s continue to rally to break the record for total registration count for this year’s GFWC IDS.
Challenge sister clubs, invite friends to participate/join GFWC, and spread the word about this momentous even happening on Saturday, September 27!
Visit GFWC`s website: www.GFWC.org/ids/ for an up-to-date listing of clubs registered in your state. If your club isn`t listed, please register!
To register, visit: https://memberportal.gfwc.org/events
Last, be sure to read this week`s "New & Notes" for project ideas: https://www.gfwc.org/news-notes/
UNITED to End Domestic & Sexual Violence!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #gfwc2025ids #endsexualviolence #EndDomesticViolence #endchildabuse
Turn Awareness into Action for Mental Health
Every year since 1949, when Mental Health America founded Mental Health Awareness Month in May, GFWC has been at the forefront promoting public awareness activities to educate the masses on this prevalent and ever evolving health concern.
Mental health affects everyone in one degree or another on a personal level. You may experience a mental health crisis due to any significant life occurrence(s) or maybe you have a family member who has been personally impacted.
Regardless of your personal experience with mental health illnesses, let`s collectively rally to do all we can to educate the public about the importance of taking care of one another and let`s advocate to remove the stigma associated with it.
Visit the @Mental Health America to learn more on this subject and how you too can become an advocate of action. For more information on activities, visit: https://mhanational.org/mental-health-month/action-guide/
Also, don`t forget to checkout The Yellow Tulip Project, founded by Julia Hansen and her mother Suzanne Fox, GFWC Honorary Chairman. The organization`s purpose is to let people know that "Hope Happens" and we need to come together as a community to smash the stigma surrounding mental health disorders. Visit: https://theyellowtulipproject.org/
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #WeAreGFWC #yellowtulipproject #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #MentalHealthMatters #mentalhealthsupport #mentalwellness
Turn Awareness into Action for Mental Health
Every year since 1949, when Mental Health America founded Mental Health Awareness Month in May, GFWC has been at the forefront promoting public awareness activities to educate the masses on this prevalent and ever evolving health concern.
Mental health affects everyone in one degree or another on a personal level. You may experience a mental health crisis due to any significant life occurrence(s) or maybe you have a family member who has been personally impacted.
Regardless of your personal experience with mental health illnesses, let`s collectively rally to do all we can to educate the public about the importance of taking care of one another and let`s advocate to remove the stigma associated with it.
Visit the @Mental Health America to learn more on this subject and how you too can become an advocate of action. For more information on activities, visit: https://mhanational.org/mental-health-month/action-guide/
Also, don`t forget to checkout The Yellow Tulip Project, founded by Julia Hansen and her mother Suzanne Fox, GFWC Honorary Chairman. The organization`s purpose is to let people know that "Hope Happens" and we need to come together as a community to smash the stigma surrounding mental health disorders. Visit: https://theyellowtulipproject.org/
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #WeAreGFWC #yellowtulipproject #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #MentalHealthMatters #mentalhealthsupport #mentalwellness
2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
Last day to register… click on the following link: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737 to reserve your seat!
Registration closes tonight, April 30, when the clock strikes midnight! We`re excited to see everyone in Atlanta!
#GFWC2025AC #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta
2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
Last day to register… click on the following link: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737 to reserve your seat!
Registration closes tonight, April 30, when the clock strikes midnight! We`re excited to see everyone in Atlanta!
#GFWC2025AC #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta
2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
With 2 days left to register for this year`s exciting Annual Convention, the energy is brewing… If you haven`t already done so, please register!
Click on the following link to register: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
See you in Atlanta on June 6!
#GFWC2025AC #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta
2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
With 2 days left to register for this year`s exciting Annual Convention, the energy is brewing… If you haven`t already done so, please register!
Click on the following link to register: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
See you in Atlanta on June 6!
#GFWC2025AC #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta
2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
The rush to register is on… Remember registration closes on Wednesday, April 30!
To register click on the following link: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
See you in Atlanta!
#GFWC2025AC #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta
2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
The rush to register is on… Remember registration closes on Wednesday, April 30!
To register click on the following link: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
See you in Atlanta!
#GFWC2025AC #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta
2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
GFWC Headquarters is excited about see you at this year`s event!
The final days to register are coming to a close on Wednesday, April 30!
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
GFWC Headquarters is excited about see you at this year`s event!
The final days to register are coming to a close on Wednesday, April 30!
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
Register today… there are only 5 days left until registration closes on Wednesday, April 30!
Be sure to register this weekend, at the following link: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
Join us as we "Spin Vision into Reality!"
#GFWC2025AC #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta
2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
Register today… there are only 5 days left until registration closes on Wednesday, April 30!
Be sure to register this weekend, at the following link: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
Join us as we "Spin Vision into Reality!"
#GFWC2025AC #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta
Welcome to 30 New Registrants for GFWC IDS!
GFWC New York and GFWC Utah leads as new states added to this week’s registration tally for the 2025 GFWC International Day of Service (GFWC IDS) on September 27.
To date, GFWC has 377 registrants! As GFWC readies to break 400 registrations over the next week, let’s challenge one another across regions and states to get all clubs to participate.
Visit GFWC`s website: www.GFWC.org/ids/ for an up-to-date listing of clubs registered in your state. If your club isn`t listed, please register!
To register, visit: https://memberportal.gfwc.org/events
Last, be sure to read this week`s "New & Notes" for project ideas: https://www.gfwc.org/news-notes/
UNITED to End Domestic & Sexual Violence!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #gfwc2025ids #endsexualviolence #EndDomesticViolence #endchildabuse
Welcome to 30 New Registrants for GFWC IDS!
GFWC New York and GFWC Utah leads as new states added to this week’s registration tally for the 2025 GFWC International Day of Service (GFWC IDS) on September 27.
To date, GFWC has 377 registrants! As GFWC readies to break 400 registrations over the next week, let’s challenge one another across regions and states to get all clubs to participate.
Visit GFWC`s website: www.GFWC.org/ids/ for an up-to-date listing of clubs registered in your state. If your club isn`t listed, please register!
To register, visit: https://memberportal.gfwc.org/events
Last, be sure to read this week`s "New & Notes" for project ideas: https://www.gfwc.org/news-notes/
UNITED to End Domestic & Sexual Violence!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #gfwc2025ids #endsexualviolence #EndDomesticViolence #endchildabuse
2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
Time is running out… register today!
Click on the following link to reserve your spot: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
See you in Atlanta!
#GFWC2025AC #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta
2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
Time is running out… register today!
Click on the following link to reserve your spot: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
See you in Atlanta!
#GFWC2025AC #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta
Celebrating 135 Years of Impact
For 135 years, the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) has thrived because of passionate, dedicated volunteers. Our members` unwavering commitment to service continues to uplift communities and transform lives. Thank you to the 63,000 plus members for being the heart of our Federation! To living the volunteer spirit!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #WeAreGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #volunteer #VolunteersMakeADifference
Celebrating 135 Years of Impact
For 135 years, the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) has thrived because of passionate, dedicated volunteers. Our members` unwavering commitment to service continues to uplift communities and transform lives. Thank you to the 63,000 plus members for being the heart of our Federation! To living the volunteer spirit!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #WeAreGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #volunteer #VolunteersMakeADifference