Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2015
October 30, 2015
GFWC President Babs J. Condon meets with Vice President Joe Biden during a reception celebrating the 21st anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)
As a national leader in the fight to end domestic violence, GFWC clubwomen were especially active in their communities during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Check out these Facebook and Twitter posts from across the country.
Blog
October 16
Volunteers in Action: GFWC Illinois; GFWC Florida; GFWC Manchester CT Women’s Club
Featured Member
Wendy Carriker
A club member since 1985, GFWC Treasurer Wendy Carriker is a proven leader in her community and state, and a dedicated clubwoman.
Success For Survivors Scholarship
Each year, GFWC awards scholarships to help intimate partner abuse survivors obtain a post-secondary education that offers a chance to reshape their future by securing employment and gaining personal independence.
Featured Club
Junior Woman's Club of State College
When Robbin Zirkle moved back to the area after grad school, she addressed the challenge many people face as adults—making new friends— by joining the Junior Woman’s Club of State College (Pennsylvania). GFWC provided her a place to connect with like-minded women who shared her passion for community service.