Volunteers in Action: GFWC Illinois; GFWC Florida; GFWC Manchester CT Women’s Club
October 16 2018. GFWC Illinois Executive Committee and State Board members wore purple hair at their Fall Board Meeting to demonstrate support for the GFWC Signature Program Purple Hair Project. Amee Lee, Education Community Service Program Junior Representative, has had her hair dyed purple for the month of October because GFWC Illinois members, clubs, and districts raised nearly $2,000 for the Success for Survivors Scholarship Fund. Amee has posted a video on the GFWC Illinois’ Facebook Page.
Volunteers in Action: GFWC Service Guild of Covington; GFWC Morehead Woman’s Club
October 10 2018. In accordance with the 2018-2020 Administration's Seven Grand Initiatives, members of the GFWC Service Guild of Covington (Georgia) donated Dr. Seuss books at their September meeting.
Volunteers in Action: Woman’s Century Club of Nampa; GFWC Temple Terrace Woman’s Club; GFWC High Springs New Century Woman’s Club
October 4 2018. The Woman's Century Club of Nampa (Idaho) entered a patriotic float in the local Parade America. The date commemorated the ending of World War I. There were red poppies strewn about the bed, and members played the story of the battlefield of Flanders' Field to educate the community.
Volunteers in Action: GFWC South Baldwin Woman’s Club; GFWC Mountain Top
September 26 2018. The newly formed GFWC South Baldwin Woman's Club (Alabama) already has a hallmark activity to make their mark in their community. They are proud to sponsor Gulf Shores Goes Pink, an event which will have municipal buildings and bridges light up in pink to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October.
GFWC Career Fairs: Preparing Teens for the Future
February 23 2018. Every teenager gets asked what they want to do when they grow up. With so many options, it can be difficult for them to answer. Clubs like the GFWC Northboro Junior Woman’s Club (Massachusetts) and the GFWC Dublin San Ramon Women’s Club (California) are making the question easier by offering career fairs and conferences for teenagers in their community!
Fundraising That’s Out of this World
February 14 2018. There are tried and true fundraising techniques that bring GFWC clubs success every year, but sometimes a club thinks outside the box. By tapping into the otherworldly, these GFWC clubs have created unique events that serve them well.
Showing Love this Valentine’s Day
February 9 2018. While Valentine’s Day is mostly associated with romance, it has become more common to celebrate all forms of love. GFWC clubs take the holiday as an opportunity to open their hearts to their communities.
Celebrating Mardi Gras with GFWC
February 2 2018. Mardi Gras is a celebratory day, and many GFWC clubs take it as an opportunity to celebrate their communities!
National Inspire Your Heart with Art Day
January 26 2018. In honor of January 31st being National Inspire Your Heart with Art Day, we want to celebrate the artistic projects that GFWC clubs have done.
GFWC Blood Drives
January 19 2018. January is National Blood Donor Month, meant to promote blood donation during what has proven to be the most difficult time of year to recruit donors. Learn how GFWC clubs are helping the supply meet the demand.
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Volunteers in Action: GFWC Illinois; GFWC Florida; GFWC Manchester CT Women’s Club
Featured Member
Sharon Oliphant
Sharon Oliphant is filled with positive energy and gratitude for all of the opportunities she has to give back because of GFWC. In 2018 she will begin her time as Florida State President, and Sharon is assume the role and work with her enthusiastic Florida clubwomen to make a difference.
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
Chapin Woman’s Club
The Chapin Woman’s Club has been an integral part of the Chapin, South Carolina community since 1971, and as a result has achieved great credibility in the area.