Volunteers in Action: GFWC Mesquite Club of Las Vegas (NV)
May 9, 2023
The Evening Chapter of the GFWC Mesquite Club of Las Vegas (NV) gathered household items for the U.S. Vets Betterment Community Housing Project. 20 Housewarming Baskets were provided to assist with the transition of Veterans from temporary to permanent apartment living. The baskets contained various items including paper goods, cleaning supplies, coffee pots, blankets, kitchen tools and the club’s cookbook. $1045.50 worth of items were provided by the efforts of the membership.
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Phyllis Sippel
With a background in nursing, hospital administration, and leadership training, Phyllis Sippel has always been dedicated to helping others. When she learned that a woman’s club was going to be organized in her community, she knew it would be a good fit for her.
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.
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GFWC Polk County Service Club
GFWC Polk County Service Club (Oregon) served as the coordinators for the Polk County Fair Talent Contest. There were two divisions (Youth from age 3-12 and Young Adult from 13-19) with 17 contestants. Laurel Jones, Vice President of GFWC Polk County Service Club, served as the Mistress of Ceremonies. Parents, grandparents, and friends all came out to fill the audience and it was very well attended. One of the Judges was GFWC Oregon State President, Pam Briggs.