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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Protect a National Historic Landmark
Leave a lasting impact by donating to the GFWC Headquarters Façade Restoration and Beautification Project Fund. Every donation brings us closer to our goal of restoring our Headquarters façade to its full glory, helping repair the iconic white front-facing exterior walls of GFWC’s beloved Headquarters buildings.
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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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GFWC Designated Funds support the work of GFWC by providing essential funding in targeted areas. They are vital to continue GFWC’s mission of strengthening our communities and enhancing the lives of others.
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It’s WHRC Wednesday, and another GFWC Annual Convention is now history! The programs, menus, and other convention ephemera will be added to the WHRC archival collection, joining the materials from our previous 135 years of meetings. Your regular WHRC Wednesday content will resume next week!
Pictured: the ballroom, the morning after our closing night Red Gala 🎈
GFWC thanks everyone that attended this year's Annual Convention in Atlanta. Please Save the Date for the 2026 GFWC Annual Convention, June 27-29, in Scottsdale, Arizona.
For those unable to attend, GFWC hopes to see you next year!
To purchase Convention photos, visit: www.lolobdesigns.com
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #IamGFWC #gfwc25ac #GFWC26AC #GFWC25IDS #health #WomenSupportingWomen #atlanta #NationalParks #EndDomesticViolence #endsexualviolence #endchildabuse
The GFWC Executive Committee sings “We Are The World” to audience before recessing for lunch. These are the best of times!
#gfwc #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #GFWC25IDS #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit
Welcome to the From Vision to Impact: A Tribute to Excellence Luncheon!
This is a special Live Feed for the 2025 Jane Cunningham Croly Award for Excellence in Journalism.
Please be sure to mute your mics.
Thank you for joining us today!
Day 4 of 2025 GFWC Annual Convention in Atlanta
This is your last day for the Exhibitor Showcase. Please be sure to look around and make your final purchases. Today's hours are 9:30 AM-4:30 PM.
Location: Pre-Function Lobby on M4 floor in North Tower
GFWC thanks all its valued exhibitors for joining us this weekend!
#GFWC_HQ #gfwc #GFWCAdvocacy #gfwc25ac #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #gfwc25ids #atlanta #Georgia #volunteers
All 2025 GFWC Annual Convention attendees will receive a reusable water bottle generously sponsored by Tommy McDonald, Davenport Investments.
Each time you fill your bottle, scan the QR code to give back to charitable organizations providing clean water, sustainable food, and reforestation projects.
Continue scanning after convention to #FillItForward for up to one year!
#gfwc25ac
All 2025 GFWC Annual Convention attendees will receive a reusable water bottle generously sponsored by Tommy McDonald, Davenport Investments.
Each time you fill your bottle, scan the QR code to give back to charitable organizations providing clean water, sustainable food, and reforestation projects.
Continue scanning after convention to #FillItForward for up to one year!
#gfwc25ac
Recently, GFWC International President Suellen B. Brazil attended “Not A Fantasy” event in support of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation`s (NCOSE) release of new report titled “Not A Fantasy: How the Pornography Industry Exploits Image-Based Sexual Abuse in Real Life.”
NCOSE’s work directly correlates to GFWC’s advocacy work by way of its "Signature Program: Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness and Prevention" and the "Juniors’ Special Program: Advocates for Children" as pornography influences domestic, sexual, and child abuse nationally and internationally.
To learn more about GFWC`s advocacy work, visit: www.GFWC.org
United to End Domestic and Sexual Violence!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #IamGFWC #GFWCAdvocacy #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #NCOSE #EndDomesticViolence #EndChildAbuse #EndPornography #EndSexualViolence
Recently, GFWC International President Suellen B. Brazil attended “Not A Fantasy” event in support of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation`s (NCOSE) release of new report titled “Not A Fantasy: How the Pornography Industry Exploits Image-Based Sexual Abuse in Real Life.”
NCOSE’s work directly correlates to GFWC’s advocacy work by way of its "Signature Program: Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness and Prevention" and the "Juniors’ Special Program: Advocates for Children" as pornography influences domestic, sexual, and child abuse nationally and internationally.
To learn more about GFWC`s advocacy work, visit: www.GFWC.org
United to End Domestic and Sexual Violence!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #IamGFWC #GFWCAdvocacy #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #NCOSE #EndDomesticViolence #EndChildAbuse #EndPornography #EndSexualViolence
Register Today for 2025 GFWC International Day of Service (GFWC IDS) on Saturday, September 27!
To date more than 500 GFWC clubs have registered to take part. Please consider registering your club to participate to help us raise public awareness about domestic and sexual violence, as well as provide survivors with resources, materials, and support needed to rebuild their lives.
For your convenience, campaign collaterals are available on the GFWC Digital Library within the Member Portal: https://memberportal.gfwc.org/
Also, tomorrow`s issue of "News & Notes" will recognize all those that have registered. Be sure to check it out: https://www.gfwc.org/news-notes/
To register, visit: https://memberportal.gfwc.org
For more information about GFWC IDS, visit: https://www.gfwc.org/gfwc-international-day-of-service/
United to End Domestic and Sexual Violence!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #gfwc2025ids #endsexualviolence #EndDomesticViolence #endchildabuse
Register Today for 2025 GFWC International Day of Service (GFWC IDS) on Saturday, September 27!
To date more than 500 GFWC clubs have registered to take part. Please consider registering your club to participate to help us raise public awareness about domestic and sexual violence, as well as provide survivors with resources, materials, and support needed to rebuild their lives.
For your convenience, campaign collaterals are available on the GFWC Digital Library within the Member Portal: https://memberportal.gfwc.org/
Also, tomorrow`s issue of "News & Notes" will recognize all those that have registered. Be sure to check it out: https://www.gfwc.org/news-notes/
To register, visit: https://memberportal.gfwc.org
For more information about GFWC IDS, visit: https://www.gfwc.org/gfwc-international-day-of-service/
United to End Domestic and Sexual Violence!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #gfwc2025ids #endsexualviolence #EndDomesticViolence #endchildabuse
Thinking of all our service members and families for standing strong on the Wall of Democracy! God Bless America!
#gfwc #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #WeAreGFWC #memorialday
Thinking of all our service members and families for standing strong on the Wall of Democracy! God Bless America!
#gfwc #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #WeAreGFWC #memorialday
2025 GFWC International Day of Service (GFWC IDS) Registration On Brink of Surpassing 500 Count
The early tour de force in registration for the 2025 GFWC IDS on Saturday, September 27, is an extraordinary show of members’ commitment—thank you for boosting the campaign to new heights!
For those of you wondering about the total registration breakdown, it is as follows:
19 State Federations
0 Regions
2 National Clubs
1 International Affiliate
11 Districts
457 Clubs
* 490 Grand Total of Registrants
Upon reflection of these numbers, please note that we need 31 more State Federations and all 8 regions to register. Also, the counts for National Clubs, International Affiliates, and Districts could use some bolstering.
Please continue to rally your sister clubs across regions and states to register to participate. The greater the number, the greater GFWC’s collective impact on ending domestic and sexual violence nationally and internationally.
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 at https://memberportal.gfwc.org/events
For GFWC IDS project ideas, please read "New & Notes" on the website: https://www.gfwc.org/news-notes/
UNITED to End Domestic & Sexual Violence!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #gfwc2025ids #endsexualviolence #EndDomesticViolence #endchildabuse
2025 GFWC International Day of Service (GFWC IDS) Registration On Brink of Surpassing 500 Count
The early tour de force in registration for the 2025 GFWC IDS on Saturday, September 27, is an extraordinary show of members’ commitment—thank you for boosting the campaign to new heights!
For those of you wondering about the total registration breakdown, it is as follows:
19 State Federations
0 Regions
2 National Clubs
1 International Affiliate
11 Districts
457 Clubs
* 490 Grand Total of Registrants
Upon reflection of these numbers, please note that we need 31 more State Federations and all 8 regions to register. Also, the counts for National Clubs, International Affiliates, and Districts could use some bolstering.
Please continue to rally your sister clubs across regions and states to register to participate. The greater the number, the greater GFWC’s collective impact on ending domestic and sexual violence nationally and internationally.
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 at https://memberportal.gfwc.org/events
For GFWC IDS project ideas, please read "New & Notes" on the website: https://www.gfwc.org/news-notes/
UNITED to End Domestic & Sexual Violence!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #gfwc2025ids #endsexualviolence #EndDomesticViolence #endchildabuse
GFWC International Day of Service Welcomes 36 New Registrants Last Week, (May 16, 2025)
GFWC is delighted to welcome the 36 new registrants listed below, bringing the grand total for that week to 462.
Please continue to rally your sister clubs across regions and states to register 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 at https://memberportal.gfwc.org/events
Don`t forget to read "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
GFWC International Day of Service Welcomes 36 New Registrants Last Week, (May 16, 2025)
GFWC is delighted to welcome the 36 new registrants listed below, bringing the grand total for that week to 462.
Please continue to rally your sister clubs across regions and states to register 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 at https://memberportal.gfwc.org/events
Don`t forget to read "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 the 21 New Registrants for GFWC International Day of Service (GFWC IDS)!
Bringing the total count to 426 registrants for GFWC IDS on Saturday, September 27. Please continue to challenge sister clubs to participate.
For a complete listing of clubs registered visit GFWC`s website: www.GFWC.org/ids/
To register, visit: https://memberportal.gfwc.org
Don`t forget to read last 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 the 21 New Registrants for GFWC International Day of Service (GFWC IDS)!
Bringing the total count to 426 registrants for GFWC IDS on Saturday, September 27. Please continue to challenge sister clubs to participate.
For a complete listing of clubs registered visit GFWC`s website: www.GFWC.org/ids/
To register, visit: https://memberportal.gfwc.org
Don`t forget to read last 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
GFWC Clubwoman Magazine – Spring 2025
Download Your Copy Today!
Inside this issue:
* May is Mental Health Awareness Month – p. 8
* GFWC Junior Club Leadership Certification – p. 9
* 2025 GFWC Annual Convention – p. 11
* GFWC International Day of Service: Register Today! – p. 17
* Advocate & Shape Tomorrow – p. 19
* GFWC Chairmen`s Articles – p. 21-27
To download a PDF, visit: https://www.gfwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-Spring-Clubwoman-Magazine.pdf
* Please note that back issues of the magazine are available via the GFWC Member Portal at the following link: https://memberportal.gfwc.org/users/login
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit
#healthylifestyle #GFWC2025IDS #alzheimersassociation #WHRC #womenshistory #enddomesticviolence #endsexualviolence #DomesticViolenceAwareness #sexualviolenceawareness #gfwc2025ac #MentalHealthAwareness #yellowtulipproject
GFWC Clubwoman Magazine – Spring 2025
Download Your Copy Today!
Inside this issue:
* May is Mental Health Awareness Month – p. 8
* GFWC Junior Club Leadership Certification – p. 9
* 2025 GFWC Annual Convention – p. 11
* GFWC International Day of Service: Register Today! – p. 17
* Advocate & Shape Tomorrow – p. 19
* GFWC Chairmen`s Articles – p. 21-27
To download a PDF, visit: https://www.gfwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-Spring-Clubwoman-Magazine.pdf
* Please note that back issues of the magazine are available via the GFWC Member Portal at the following link: https://memberportal.gfwc.org/users/login
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit
#healthylifestyle #GFWC2025IDS #alzheimersassociation #WHRC #womenshistory #enddomesticviolence #endsexualviolence #DomesticViolenceAwareness #sexualviolenceawareness #gfwc2025ac #MentalHealthAwareness #yellowtulipproject
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