GFWC Celebrations 100 Years at Its Historic Home
April 1 2022. One-hundred years ago today, April 1, 1922, GFWC acquired its historic home at 1734 N St. NW in Washington, DC.
GFWC Announces Hope for Justice as New Affiliate Organization
March 23 2022. GFWC is excited to announce a new partnership with GFWC Affiliate Organization Hope for Justice, a new global anti-trafficking charity, that works from more than 30 locations across five continents to bring an end to modern day slavery and human trafficking.
GFWC Celebrates VAWA Reauthorization
March 16 2022. GFWC International President Marian St.Clair attends White House event with President Joe Biden to commemorate the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. The House of Representatives passed its bill on March 17, 2021.
A Memorable Women’s History Month Event
March 10 2022. On March 9, GFWC continued its tradition of celebrating Women’s History Month event. The guest speaker was Stephen A. Hansen, architectural historian, historic preservation specialist, and author.
GFWC Urges Congress to Enact VAWA Reauthorization
March 4 2022. GFWC congratulates Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) on introducing the Senate’s Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2022.
GFWC’s Thoughts are with the Women’s Club of Ukraine
March 3 2022. The Women’s Club of Ukraine has been busy teaching first aid and doing what it can to give people hope during these precarious times. GFWC applauds the club for continuing to help its community and is keeping all members in its thoughts.
The Women’s Club of Ukraine Endures through Challenging Times
February 10 2022. Members of the International Women’s Club of Ukraine (Kyiv) are staying strong as they endure trying times.
GFWC Supports Relief Efforts for Marine Wildlife in Lima
February 9 2022. In Lima, the American Women’s Literacy Club is working to collect funds and other donations to support Organization for Research and Conservation of Aquatic Animals (ORCA)’s efforts to rescue mammals along the entire coast of Peru following this devastating oil spill.
February: A Month of Raising Awareness to Support Youth and Education
February 1 2022. GFWC clubs throughout the Federation are very active in their communities this month, participating in several important community service efforts this February.
GFWC Celebrates Black History Month
February 1 2022. GFWC is encouraging its clubs to take time, especially in February, to learn more about the achievements and culture of African Americans for Black History Month.
Blog
January 10
Featured Member
Carol Habgood
Utilizing the leadership skills she learned as an Air Force Colonel, Carol has served GFWC on the local, state, and national levels.
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
GFWC High Springs New Century Woman's Club
Members from the GFWC High Springs New Century Woman’s Club of District 5 in Florida visited Partnership for Strong Families to present them with 24 “Birthday Bags.”