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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GFWC Learning Gateway Webinars
Join the 2024-2026 GFWC Honorary Chairmen to learn from the experts. These free webinars cover topics like heart health, branding, and entrepreneurship. Register under the Events page.
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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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!
Today, GFWC Secretary Dr. Susan Gettys met with U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt from Missouri. They discussed the GFWC Signature Program: Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness and Prevention and protecting children online from sexual predators. Dr. Gettys thanked the Senator for his work on the rape kit backlog when he was Attorney General. Now he serves on congressional committees with jurisdiction ov
It's WHRC Wednesday, and we're getting ready for our annual Women's History Month program here at GFWC Headquarters! If you're not able to join us in person in Washington DC, watch this space as we'll stream at least portions of the event on Facebook Live. And we'll be back next week for another WHRC Wednesday history post!
GFWC International President Suellen Brazil meets with United States Senator Katie Britt of Alabama. Senator Britt is a member of both the Appropriations Committee and the Judiciary Committee, critically important to funding domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers, services for survivors, and sexual assault prevention and education.
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The General Federation of Women's Clubs is proud to partner with the Safe Surfin' Foundation that promotes online safety through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to help families protect their children's privacy.
This partnership opportunity came about thanks to Honorary Chairman of Juniors' Special Program: Advocates for Children David Coffey, Regional Manager West, of the Safe
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.
Since the founding of GFWC in 1890 by Jane Cunningham Croly, the organization has endeavored to influence the minds of women of all age groups to make their lo
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
2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
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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,
GFWC Clubwoman Magazine – Winter 2025
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GFWC Clubwoman Magazine is the premier publication of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC), published quarterly
In honor of Black History Month, here is a nugget of Friday trivia…
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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
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!"
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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
2025 GFWC Annual Convention — Now Accepting Program Ads
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GFWC is presently accepting ads for inclusion in the 2025 GFWC Annual