Who we are
With more than 60,000 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.
60,000+
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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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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Register today at a reduced rate of $160. After March 15, the cost increases to $175.
Click of the following link to register: www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
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GFWC Clubwoman Magazine – Winter 2025
Download Your Copy Today!
GFWC Clubwoman Magazine is the premier publication of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC), published quarterly (Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall). It serves as a valuable communications tool to inform and educate our members about community service opportunities, project ideas, and ways to enhance club operations.
To download a PDF, click: www.gfwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-Winter-Clubwoman-Magazine.pdf
* Please note that back issues of the magazine are available via the GFWC Member Portal: memberportal.gfwc.org/
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Today's Volunteer Shoutout goes to Moultrie Junior Woman's Club! The ladies created 180 bags of food for students and families in Colquitt County School District to help bridge the weekend food gap. Families that are food insecure usually rely on school meals to feed and nourish their children. What these ladies did benefitted 180 students/families. Thank you for living the volunteer spirit!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #IamGFWC #endfoodinsecurity #endhunger
It's WHRC Wednesday! In the midst of all that February has to offer, don't forget that it's also National Library Lovers Month. The GFWC Women's History and Resource Center encourages you to celebrate your local library, and your local librarians, this month and every month. Today we're sharing the stories of two librarians from history who had impacts on the field: Mary Lemist Titcomb and Dorothy B. Porter.
Mary L. Titcomb (1852-1932), a GFWC member, served as librarian for the Washington County Free Library in Maryland. She is credited with developing one of the first bookmobile programs in the United States, which she introduced in 1904 to bring the library's resources to more people across her rural county. Her "book wagons" delivered directly to patrons who were unable to easily reach the main library or any of the smaller outposts Titcomb had introduced. This model was used by other libraries across the country (including many libraries that were created or sponsored by GFWC clubs).
Dorothy B. Porter (1905-1995) was the first African American to earn a library science degree from Columbia University. During her career at Howard University in Washington DC, Porter not only developed a major research collection on Black history, she also created a new classification system for books by and about Black Americans, broadening the Dewey Decimal System's narrow, limited scope.
Thanks to these two trailblazing women, library resources were made more accessible, both physically and intellectually. As usual, there's more to know about these women (and the women who helped them!) than can fit in a Facebook post, so I'll pop a few links into the comments. Take a moment this #LibraryLoversMonth to learn about library history!
#clubwomeninaction #WomensHistoryisAmericanHistory
📷Right: Mary Lemist Titcomb, from a user-added image on findagrave.com
📷Left: Dorothy B. Porter, from the Library of Congress photo collection
In honor of Black History Month, here is a nugget of Friday trivia…
Have you ever wondered why certain months are selected to commemorate important days/events in history?
If so, you're in luck…
Black History Month's annual commemoration originates in the United States, and the month of February chosen because it celebrates the birthdays of two prominent civil rights leaders:
1) U.S. President Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865), and
2) Frederick Douglass, a renowned abolitionist, orator, writer and statesman.
The celebration of Black History Month began in 1970, and U.S. President Gerald Ford officially declared February as the month to honor the contributions of Black Americans throughout history in 1976. Ten years later, in 1986, Congress passed a Public Law declaring February be recognized nationally as "Black History Month."
In honor of all our black leaders and community members working to make a difference in the lives of many, GFWC celebrates your good works of the past, present, and future. Thank you for all you do to make our country and communities better!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #BlackHistoryMonth
It's WHRC Wednesday! In honor of American Heart Month, let's take a quick look at just a few of the ways GFWC has advocated for healthy hearts. This cover of "GFWC Clubwoman" from 1976 may seem a bit jokey, with its "You may never eat another banana split!" tagline, but our work was serious: in this case, urging our readers to be heart-conscious in our diets. For the past sixty years, GFWC member clubs (including our Boosters!) have focused on identifying the signs of a heart attack, for women as well as men; promoting awareness of heart disease risk factors; bringing CPR training and emergency readiness to our communities; and other needed work, often in partnership with the American Heart Association (AHA).
We've participated in the AHA "The Heart Truth" project since it was founded in 2002, including "National Wear Red Day" on the first Friday in February – no doubt you noticed lots of club members in red last week! Does your club have any other activities planned for American Heart Month this year? Share with us in the comments!
📷Cover of "General Federation Clubwoman," February 1976.
#americanheartmonth #clubwomeninaction
Last Friday, participants in the "GFWC Stronger Together" Cruise, sponsored GFWC Junior Membership, paused for a moment in a show of solidarity for "Wear Red Day."
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #WearRedDay #hearthealth #HealthyLifestyle #AmericanHeartMonth #americanheartassociationWe joined 75 GFWC friends and members to show our RED Friday night at dinner!
GFWC Clubwoman Magazine – Winter 2025
Download Your Copy Today!
GFWC Clubwoman Magazine is the premier publication of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC), published quarterly (Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall). It serves as a valuable communications tool to inform and educate our members about community service opportunities, project ideas, and ways to enhance club operations.
To download a PDF, click: https://www.gfwc.org/…/2025-Winter-Clubwoman-Magazine.pdf
* Please note that back issues of the magazine are available via the GFWC Member Portal: https://memberportal.gfwc.org/
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #wsnmf #hearthealth #HeartMonth #healthylifestyle #GFWC2025IDS #caninecompanion #heiferinternational #ShotAtLife #alzheimersassociation #WHRC #WomensHistoryisAmericanHistory #WomensHistoryMonth #womenshistory #enddomesticviolence #endsexualviolence #DomesticViolenceAwareness #sexualviolenceawareness #gfwc2025ac
GFWC Clubwoman Magazine – Winter 2025
Download Your Copy Today!
GFWC Clubwoman Magazine is the premier publication of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC), published quarterly (Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall). It serves as a valuable communications tool to inform and educate our members about community service opportunities, project ideas, and ways to enhance club operations.
To download a PDF, click: https://www.gfwc.org/…/2025-Winter-Clubwoman-Magazine.pdf
* Please note that back issues of the magazine are available via the GFWC Member Portal: https://memberportal.gfwc.org/
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #wsnmf #hearthealth #HeartMonth #healthylifestyle #GFWC2025IDS #caninecompanion #heiferinternational #ShotAtLife #alzheimersassociation #WHRC #WomensHistoryisAmericanHistory #WomensHistoryMonth #womenshistory #enddomesticviolence #endsexualviolence #DomesticViolenceAwareness #sexualviolenceawareness #gfwc2025ac
In honor of Black History Month, here is a nugget of Friday trivia…
Have you ever wondered why certain months are selected to commemorate important days/events in history?
If so, you`re in luck…
Black History Month`s annual commemoration originates in the United States, and the month of February chosen because it celebrates the birthdays of two prominent civil rights leaders:
1) U.S. President Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865), and
2) Frederick Douglass, a renowned abolitionist, orator, writer and statesman.
The celebration of Black History Month began in 1970, and U.S. President Gerald Ford officially declared February as the month to honor the contributions of Black Americans throughout history in 1976. Ten years later, in 1986, Congress passed a Public Law declaring February be recognized nationally as "Black History Month."
In honor of all our black leaders and community members working to make a difference in the lives of many, GFWC celebrates your good works of the past, present, and future. Thank you for all you do to make our country and communities better!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #BlackHistoryMonth
In honor of Black History Month, here is a nugget of Friday trivia…
Have you ever wondered why certain months are selected to commemorate important days/events in history?
If so, you`re in luck…
Black History Month`s annual commemoration originates in the United States, and the month of February chosen because it celebrates the birthdays of two prominent civil rights leaders:
1) U.S. President Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865), and
2) Frederick Douglass, a renowned abolitionist, orator, writer and statesman.
The celebration of Black History Month began in 1970, and U.S. President Gerald Ford officially declared February as the month to honor the contributions of Black Americans throughout history in 1976. Ten years later, in 1986, Congress passed a Public Law declaring February be recognized nationally as "Black History Month."
In honor of all our black leaders and community members working to make a difference in the lives of many, GFWC celebrates your good works of the past, present, and future. Thank you for all you do to make our country and communities better!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #BlackHistoryMonth
Who are you WEARing RED for toDAY?…
Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Counted.
Know the signs of a stroke and heart attack before they happen. The more you know could save your life or someone else`s.
Please share your club`s photos with us in honor of "National Wear Red Day!"
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #WearRedDay #WearRedAndGive #IAmGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #hearthealth #healthylifestyle #healthyliving
Who are you WEARing RED for toDAY?…
Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Counted.
Know the signs of a stroke and heart attack before they happen. The more you know could save your life or someone else`s.
Please share your club`s photos with us in honor of "National Wear Red Day!"
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #WearRedDay #WearRedAndGive #IAmGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #hearthealth #healthylifestyle #healthyliving
2025 Women`s History Month
Join us for GFWC`s annual Women`s History Month Celebration. Featuring a presentation from "A Tour of Her Own" of women`s stories from the Dupont-Kalorama neighborhood.
Learn more about the women who shaped this influential area of Washington, D.C., from local experts while enjoying the splendor of the almost 150-year-old GFWC Headquarters building.
This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentations.
Please RSVP by February 26, 2025.
To register, visit: memberportal.gfwc.org/events
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #WomensHistoryisAmericanHistory #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit
2025 Women`s History Month
Join us for GFWC`s annual Women`s History Month Celebration. Featuring a presentation from "A Tour of Her Own" of women`s stories from the Dupont-Kalorama neighborhood.
Learn more about the women who shaped this influential area of Washington, D.C., from local experts while enjoying the splendor of the almost 150-year-old GFWC Headquarters building.
This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served following the presentations.
Please RSVP by February 26, 2025.
To register, visit: memberportal.gfwc.org/events
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #WomensHistoryisAmericanHistory #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit
2025 GFWC "Call to Convention" — Download PDF Today!
GFWC is delighted to present the 2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta, "Call to Convention!"
Hotel reservations and event registration is currently open and runs through Sunday, April 13. Please register early to secure the best rates for accommodations and travel.
To learn more about the event and make reservations, please visit: https://www.gfwc.org/annual-convention/
For more information, email GFWC Events Manager Nishu Raina at NRaina@GFWC.org.
See you in Atlanta!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta #gfwc25ac
2025 GFWC "Call to Convention" — Download PDF Today!
GFWC is delighted to present the 2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta, "Call to Convention!"
Hotel reservations and event registration is currently open and runs through Sunday, April 13. Please register early to secure the best rates for accommodations and travel.
To learn more about the event and make reservations, please visit: https://www.gfwc.org/annual-convention/
For more information, email GFWC Events Manager Nishu Raina at NRaina@GFWC.org.
See you in Atlanta!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta #gfwc25ac
Did you know that the #1 killer of women is cardiovascular disease?
It is never too early to learn about heart health and what you can do to keep yours healthy for a lifetime. The month of February is dedicated to "healthy heart" awareness.
Learn the symptoms of a stroke and heart attack, and what a healthy diet consists of to maintain your heart`s health.
Please mark your calendars today for Friday, February 7, "National Wear Red Day" to raise awareness on this important topic.
Be sure to share your photos with us throughout the day!
To learn more, visit: www.heart.org
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #healthylifestyle #HealthyLiving #WearRedDay #HeartHealth
Did you know that the #1 killer of women is cardiovascular disease?
It is never too early to learn about heart health and what you can do to keep yours healthy for a lifetime. The month of February is dedicated to "healthy heart" awareness.
Learn the symptoms of a stroke and heart attack, and what a healthy diet consists of to maintain your heart`s health.
Please mark your calendars today for Friday, February 7, "National Wear Red Day" to raise awareness on this important topic.
Be sure to share your photos with us throughout the day!
To learn more, visit: www.heart.org
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #healthylifestyle #HealthyLiving #WearRedDay #HeartHealth
2025 GFWC Annual Convention — Now Accepting Program Ads
Show your appreciation for your GFWC sisters` good works!
GFWC is presently accepting ads for inclusion in the 2025 GFWC Annual Convention Program, which is distributed to all attendees.
You have the options of purchasing a full-page, half-page, or quarter-page ads. Orders along with payment must be submitted by Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
To download an order form, visit: https://memberportal.gfwc.org/…/convention-program-ad…
For more information, please contact Design and Publications Manager Candice Gill at CGill@GFWC.org.
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #gfwc2025ac #iamgfwc #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta
2025 GFWC Annual Convention — Now Accepting Program Ads
Show your appreciation for your GFWC sisters` good works!
GFWC is presently accepting ads for inclusion in the 2025 GFWC Annual Convention Program, which is distributed to all attendees.
You have the options of purchasing a full-page, half-page, or quarter-page ads. Orders along with payment must be submitted by Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
To download an order form, visit: https://memberportal.gfwc.org/…/convention-program-ad…
For more information, please contact Design and Publications Manager Candice Gill at CGill@GFWC.org.
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #gfwc2025ac #iamgfwc #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta
Book your room today for the 2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 7-9, in Atlanta, to receive GFWC rate!
The OMNI Atlanta at Centennial Park is conveniently connected to the College Football Hall of Fame and one block from the World of Coke and Georgia Aquarium. It is located in the center of it all.
Don’t miss out on the excitement of this year’s Convention!
To view hotel`s amenities and photos, visit: https://bookings.omnihotels.com/…/2025-gfwc-annual…
For hotel reservations, visit: https://bookings.omnihotels.com/…/2025-gfwc-annual
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #iamgfwc #GFWC2025AC
Book your room today for the 2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 7-9, in Atlanta, to receive GFWC rate!
The OMNI Atlanta at Centennial Park is conveniently connected to the College Football Hall of Fame and one block from the World of Coke and Georgia Aquarium. It is located in the center of it all.
Don’t miss out on the excitement of this year’s Convention!
To view hotel`s amenities and photos, visit: https://bookings.omnihotels.com/…/2025-gfwc-annual…
For hotel reservations, visit: https://bookings.omnihotels.com/…/2025-gfwc-annual
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #iamgfwc #GFWC2025AC
Registration Open for THREE Upcoming Webinars… Be sure to register today!
January 27, 2025 @ 7 PM ET — ESO Beyond the Page, Mystery with a Mission — https://bit.ly/3AkgYoc
February 5, 2025 @ 7 PM ET — Heart Health Awareness Month
https://bit.ly/48Epc7g
February 11, 2025 @ 7 PM ET — The Role Storytelling Plays in Advancing a Brand and Building Membership — https://bit.ly/3UI3Srs
To learn more about GFWC events, visit: www.GFWC.org
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #iamgfwc #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #gfwclearning
Registration Open for THREE Upcoming Webinars… Be sure to register today!
January 27, 2025 @ 7 PM ET — ESO Beyond the Page, Mystery with a Mission — https://bit.ly/3AkgYoc
February 5, 2025 @ 7 PM ET — Heart Health Awareness Month
https://bit.ly/48Epc7g
February 11, 2025 @ 7 PM ET — The Role Storytelling Plays in Advancing a Brand and Building Membership — https://bit.ly/3UI3Srs
To learn more about GFWC events, visit: www.GFWC.org
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #iamgfwc #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #gfwclearning
Members of the GFWC Woman`s Club of Lacey, Inc (NJ) Domestic & Sexual Violence/Awareness & Prevention group met to fill 10 knitted Christmas stockings for the clients of Providence House. Providence House provides services to individuals and families experiencing domestic violence.
Each stocking held the following items: hand lotion, ChapSticks, nail polish and nail files, toothbrush and floss, activity book, snacks, tissues, wipes, earrings, candles, cookies, chocolates, etc.
Thank you ladies, for supporting others this holiday season.
#VolunteersInAction #gfwc
Members of the GFWC Woman`s Club of Lacey, Inc (NJ) Domestic & Sexual Violence/Awareness & Prevention group met to fill 10 knitted Christmas stockings for the clients of Providence House. Providence House provides services to individuals and families experiencing domestic violence.
Each stocking held the following items: hand lotion, ChapSticks, nail polish and nail files, toothbrush and floss, activity book, snacks, tissues, wipes, earrings, candles, cookies, chocolates, etc.
Thank you ladies, for supporting others this holiday season.
#VolunteersInAction #gfwc