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.
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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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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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It's WHRC Wednesday, and we're having a great Women's History Month so far! One the strengths of the GFWC Women's History and Resource Center collection is the information it contains on the stories and histories of "ordinary" women. That's true of our reference library as well, where we have biographies of women both famous and lesser-known. Here are just a very few of those biographies, from the shelves.
…And we are hoping to increase the number of books on those shelves! To close out the WHRC's 40th anniversary year, we're hoping to acquire at least 40 new books before the end of May 2025. Since we're already at 35 books, we expect to happily exceed that goal with time to spare. Interested in contributing to this "Stock the Shelves" campaign? I'll pop a link to the Amazon wishlist into the comments.
Are you hoping to read any biographies this Women's History Month, either on your own or with your club? Let us know in the comments!
#WomensHistoryMonth #WomensHistoryisAmericanHistory #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit
2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
TICK, Tick, tick… time is running out for Early Bird Registration…
EARLY BIRD RATE – $160 until Saturday, March 15!!
Be sure to register this weekend, at the following link: www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
Looking forward to "Spinning Vision into Reality" with you!
#GFWC2025AC #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta
Mark Your Calendars for Wednesday, March 19, at 7 PM for The GFWC Learning Gateway Series' Webinar — "When Passion and Purpose Collide"
To register, visit: bit.ly/4hJccQO
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #ride4awoman #Uganda #artsandcrafts
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY!
Celebrating the contributions, leadership, and impact women make around the world through their actions on scales big and small. One act of kindness, concern, care, can be the difference in the life of one that turns into many for generations to come.
Today, GFWC honors all our members committed to “Living the Volunteer Spirit.” Thank you for all you do to better your communities, impacting the lives of many!
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We are experiencing technical difficulties with our internet connection. Regrettably, we will not be able to complete the Live feed of the program at this time. Happy Women’s History Month—“Moving Foward Together!”
Welcome to the 2025 GFWC Women’s History Month Celebration at Headquarters in Washington, DC. Please mute your microphones during the live feed. At the conclusion, today’s recording will be removed from GFWC’s page due to content being proprietary to the guest speaker. Thank you for joining us for today’s presentation. Happy Women’s History Month!
Mark Your Calendars for Wednesday, March 19, at 7 PM for The GFWC Learning Gateway Series` Webinar — "When Passion and Purpose Collide"
To register, visit: https://bit.ly/4hJccQO
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #ride4awoman #Uganda #artsandcrafts
Mark Your Calendars for Wednesday, March 19, at 7 PM for The GFWC Learning Gateway Series` Webinar — "When Passion and Purpose Collide"
To register, visit: https://bit.ly/4hJccQO
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #ride4awoman #Uganda #artsandcrafts
March is Women`s History Month!
The theme for 2025 is "Moving Forward Together," to honor the contributions of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership to shape the minds and futures of all generations.
On Wednesday, March 5, GFWC is hosting its annual Women`s History Month Celebration to honor the contributions and accomplishments of women.
Please join us between 2-4 PM to learn about the "Women of Dupont-Kalorama" the neighborhood GFWC is located, and meet GFWC Librarian Joanna Church to learn about "The Many Lives of GFWC Headquarters."
If you are local and would like to participate, please RSVP at the following link: www.memberportal.gfwc.org/events
A special thank you to all for making a difference in the lives of many. Happy Women`s History Month!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #WHRC #WomensHistoryMonth #womenshistory #womensupportingwomen #womeninbusiness
March is Women`s History Month!
The theme for 2025 is "Moving Forward Together," to honor the contributions of women who have dedicated their lives to education, mentorship, and leadership to shape the minds and futures of all generations.
On Wednesday, March 5, GFWC is hosting its annual Women`s History Month Celebration to honor the contributions and accomplishments of women.
Please join us between 2-4 PM to learn about the "Women of Dupont-Kalorama" the neighborhood GFWC is located, and meet GFWC Librarian Joanna Church to learn about "The Many Lives of GFWC Headquarters."
If you are local and would like to participate, please RSVP at the following link: www.memberportal.gfwc.org/events
A special thank you to all for making a difference in the lives of many. Happy Women`s History Month!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #WHRC #WomensHistoryMonth #womenshistory #womensupportingwomen #womeninbusiness
2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
TICK, Tick, tick… time is running out for Early Bird Registration…
EARLY BIRD RATE – $160 until Saturday, March 15!
Be sure to register this weekend, at the following link: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
Looking forward to "Spinning Vision into Reality" with you!
#GFWC2025AC #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta
2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
TICK, Tick, tick… time is running out for Early Bird Registration…
EARLY BIRD RATE – $160 until Saturday, March 15!
Be sure to register this weekend, at the following link: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
Looking forward to "Spinning Vision into Reality" with you!
#GFWC2025AC #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta
Registration Open for 2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
"Spinning Vision Into Reality"
This year`s Annual Convention program is packed full with distinguished guest speakers, educational workshops, spectacular socials, and fun opportunities for you to create more memories with your GFWC sisters!
The Early Bird registration of $160 ends on March 15th. After that date registration increases to $175.
Register soon to save!
Click on the following link to complete your registration: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #gfwc25ac #atlanta #thingstodoinatlanta
Registration Open for 2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
"Spinning Vision Into Reality"
This year`s Annual Convention program is packed full with distinguished guest speakers, educational workshops, spectacular socials, and fun opportunities for you to create more memories with your GFWC sisters!
The Early Bird registration of $160 ends on March 15th. After that date registration increases to $175.
Register soon to save!
Click on the following link to complete your registration: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #gfwc25ac #atlanta #thingstodoinatlanta
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