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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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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.
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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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Enjoy this end-of-year message from GFWC International President Suellen Brazil. We hope you relish this festive glimpse of our beautifully decorated GFWC Headquarters in the heart of our nation's capital – Washington, DC.
From the GFWC Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and staff, we wish you a happy holiday season.
GFWC volunteers serving up some Christmas cheer! Thank you for all you do! Happy Holidays!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #iamgfwc #GFWCAdvocacyReed City GFWC provided Christmas dinners for 25 families in the Reed City School District.
Meals included: Ham, potatoes, stuffing, 2 vegetables, rolls, and pie.
We are hoping these will make for a very Merry Christmas for these families.
It's WHRC Wednesday – and it's always a good day when we can celebrate women's history in the news! Earlier this week, President Biden established the Frances Perkins National Monument in Newcastle, Maine, turning this important American woman's home into a National Park Service-managed site for research and reflection.
Perkins, the first woman member of the presidential cabinet, served as Secretary of Labor from 1933 to 1945 under President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. She was an incredibly influential figure in the work of Roosevelt's New Deal, leading the fight for worker's rights, Social Security, minimum wage, and the prohibition of child labor.
Though not (as far as we've been able to discover*) a GFWC club member, Secretary Perkins was definitely associated with our organization: she spoke at our January 1935 Board of Directors meeting, wrote several articles for "Clubwoman" magazine to educate our members on important issues of the day, and was even given a Pioneer Scroll – our award for "women considered pioneers in their professions or fields of endeavor" – at the GFWC Golden Jubilee in 1941.
*If anyone has research that can connect Perkins more directly to GFWC membership, please let us know!
📷Preview of speakers at the upcoming Board of Directors meeting, including the Honorable Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor, who will "discuss Economic Security, with special reference to unemployment insurance and old age pensions." From "The Clubwoman GFWC," January 1935.
On December 7th, GFWC Temple Terrace Juniorettes worked with the GFWC Temple Terrace Junior Woman’s Club to hold “Selfies with Santa,” an event filled with fun, games, and the chance for kids (and pets) to have their picture taken with Santa Clause in a beautifully decorated gazebo. Thanks to the Juniorette club, founded in 1988 and co-sponsored by GFWC Temple Terrace Woman’s Club and GFWC Temple Terrace Juniors, young women have the chance to participate in service projects and provide meaningful impacts in their community.
It's WHRC Wednesday! Family is a strong theme throughout GFWC history, as our members use Federation to make new connections and maintain existing relationships. Often, GFWC membership is a literal family tradition, with mothers, daughters, granddaughters, cousins, sisters, and in-laws belonging to the same club, or to clubs across the country and the world. The GFWC Women's History and Resource collection holds so many of these connections – and we'd love to learn about more of them! Take a look at the December "WHRC: From the Archives" blog post (link in comments) to read about a few historic examples, and feel free to comment here, on the blog, or in an email to us at whrc@gfwc.org to help us build our collection of stories of GFWC legacies.
📷 “A family heritage of GFWC South Dakota service is represented as Amy Keezer – age 5 ½ years – proudly views a picture of her great-grandmother Helen Bates, who was a charter member of the Onida, SD Study Club in 1924 and active in other South Dakota clubs for many years after. Amy’s grandmother, Betty Larrington (seated), has been a member of the Gettysburg Women’s Literary Club of South Dakota since 1947, and in 1979 was named ‘Outstanding Clubwoman of South Dakota.’ Amy’s mother, Helen Larrington Keezer (standing), is president of the GFWC Hecla Federated Study Club. No doubt Amy will carry on her foremothers’ illustrious history of volunteer service in the GFWC.” Published in "Clubwoman," December 1980. MAG 1980.12
GFWC International President Suellen Brazil met with Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville, during which the two connected over their shared experiences as educators and the importance of supporting education at all levels.
After conveying GFWC’s mission with Senator Tuberville, Brazil spoke to GFWC’s commitment to advocating for resources and expanded care for veterans and caregivers across the country in addition to the need to support initiatives for victims of domestic and sexual violence. Meetings such as this raise public awareness of GFWC’s legislative advocacy work and collective efforts to support important causes and contribute meaningfully to society.
On December 7th, GFWC Temple Terrace Juniorettes worked with the GFWC Temple Terrace Junior Woman’s Club to hold “Selfies with Santa,” an event filled with fun, games, and the chance for kids (and pets) to have their picture taken with Santa Clause in a beautifully decorated gazebo. Thanks to the Juniorette club, founded in 1988 and co-sponsored by GFWC Temple Terrace Woman’s Club and GFWC Temple Terrace Juniors, young women have the chance to participate in service projects and provide meaningful impacts in their community.
On December 7th, GFWC Temple Terrace Juniorettes worked with the GFWC Temple Terrace Junior Woman’s Club to hold “Selfies with Santa,” an event filled with fun, games, and the chance for kids (and pets) to have their picture taken with Santa Clause in a beautifully decorated gazebo. Thanks to the Juniorette club, founded in 1988 and co-sponsored by GFWC Temple Terrace Woman’s Club and GFWC Temple Terrace Juniors, young women have the chance to participate in service projects and provide meaningful impacts in their community.
GFWC International President Suellen Brazil met with Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville, during which the two connected over their shared experiences as educators and and the importance of supporting education at all levels.
After conveying GFWC’s mission with Senator Tuberville, Brazil spoke to GFWC’s commitment to advocating for resources and expanded care for veterans and caregivers across the country in addition to the need to support initiatives for victims of domestic and sexual violence. Meetings such as this raise public awareness of GFWC’s legislative advocacy work and collective efforts to support important causes and contribute meaningfully to society.
GFWC International President Suellen Brazil met with Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville, during which the two connected over their shared experiences as educators and and the importance of supporting education at all levels.
After conveying GFWC’s mission with Senator Tuberville, Brazil spoke to GFWC’s commitment to advocating for resources and expanded care for veterans and caregivers across the country in addition to the need to support initiatives for victims of domestic and sexual violence. Meetings such as this raise public awareness of GFWC’s legislative advocacy work and collective efforts to support important causes and contribute meaningfully to society.
Annual Giving Tuesday on December 3 — please consider making a contribution to the Restoration of GFWC Headquarters` Facade!
To make a donation, visit: https://memberportal.gfwc.org/supportus
#GFWC_HQ #GFWC #iamgfwc #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #GivingTuesdaycampaign
Annual Giving Tuesday on December 3 — please consider making a contribution to the Restoration of GFWC Headquarters` Facade!
To make a donation, visit: https://memberportal.gfwc.org/supportus
#GFWC_HQ #GFWC #iamgfwc #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #GivingTuesdaycampaign
The Community Service Project area of focus for the 2025 GFWC International Day of Service is domestic and sexual violence. Please mark your calendar for Saturday, September 27, 2025. Project ideas, resources, and branding materials will be posted on website and uploaded to the GFWC Digital Library. Stay tuned as there is much more to come!
#GFWCAdvocacy #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #iamgfwc #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #enddomesticviolence #endsexualviolence
The Community Service Project area of focus for the 2025 GFWC International Day of Service is domestic and sexual violence. Please mark your calendar for Saturday, September 27, 2025. Project ideas, resources, and branding materials will be posted on website and uploaded to the GFWC Digital Library. Stay tuned as there is much more to come!
#GFWCAdvocacy #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #iamgfwc #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #enddomesticviolence #endsexualviolence
GFWC is pleased to share the appointment of Leslie Capps, founder of Wild Woman Marketing, as the Honorary Chairman of Leadership & Communications and Public Relations Committees.
To learn more about Leslie, please read press release.
For more information about the GFWC Honorary Chairmen Program, contact Jolie Frankfurth, GFWC First Vice President, at JFrankfurth@GFWC.org.
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #iamgfwc #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #GFWCAdvocacy
GFWC is pleased to share the appointment of Leslie Capps, founder of Wild Woman Marketing, as the Honorary Chairman of Leadership & Communications and Public Relations Committees.
To learn more about Leslie, please read press release.
For more information about the GFWC Honorary Chairmen Program, contact Jolie Frankfurth, GFWC First Vice President, at JFrankfurth@GFWC.org.
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #iamgfwc #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #GFWCAdvocacy
GFWC proudly honors America`s military. Thank you for your dedication and service to the United States.
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #iamgfwc #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit
GFWC proudly honors America`s military. Thank you for your dedication and service to the United States.
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #iamgfwc #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit
Thanks to GFWC members nationwide and internationally this year`s GFWC National Day of Service, September 28, impact statistics increased substantially! GFWC appreciates everyone`s dedication to help end food insecurity and hunger.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 27, 2025, for the 3rd annual event. More information will be available soon on GFWC`s website: www.GFWC.org
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #iamgfwc #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #foodinsecurity #endhunger #gfwc24nds
Thanks to GFWC members nationwide and internationally this year`s GFWC National Day of Service, September 28, impact statistics increased substantially! GFWC appreciates everyone`s dedication to help end food insecurity and hunger.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 27, 2025, for the 3rd annual event. More information will be available soon on GFWC`s website: www.GFWC.org
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #iamgfwc #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #foodinsecurity #endhunger #gfwc24nds
"GFWC Clubwoman Magazine — Fall 2024" Now Available!
Inside you’ll find exciting and informative stories:
* Empowering Change: A Look at the First 100 Days of the 2024-2026 Administration
* The Role Storytelling Plays in Advancing a Brand by Honorary Chairman Leslie Capps
* Say Hello to the New GFWC Corporate Partners & Development Committee
* GFWC Façade Restoration & Beautification Project: Protecting and Preserving the Future of 1734 N Street
To download a copy, visit: https://www.gfwc.org/clubwoman-magazine/
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #GFWCAdvocacy
"GFWC Clubwoman Magazine — Fall 2024" Now Available!
Inside you’ll find exciting and informative stories:
* Empowering Change: A Look at the First 100 Days of the 2024-2026 Administration
* The Role Storytelling Plays in Advancing a Brand by Honorary Chairman Leslie Capps
* Say Hello to the New GFWC Corporate Partners & Development Committee
* GFWC Façade Restoration & Beautification Project: Protecting and Preserving the Future of 1734 N Street
To download a copy, visit: https://www.gfwc.org/clubwoman-magazine/
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #GFWCAdvocacy
Join us tomorrow in recognizing #PurpleThursday an annual day to show support for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Connect with allies and advocates, and show solidarity with those experiencing abuse.
For more information about the General Federation of Women’s Clubs Signature Program: Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness & Prevention, visit gfwc.org
#dvap
Join us tomorrow in recognizing #PurpleThursday an annual day to show support for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Connect with allies and advocates, and show solidarity with those experiencing abuse.
For more information about the General Federation of Women’s Clubs Signature Program: Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness & Prevention, visit gfwc.org
#dvap
It`s WHRC Wednesday! GFWC was saddened to learn of the death of Lilly Ledbetter, whose fight for an equitable salary led to the landmark, bipartisan Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009. Ms. Ledbetter was a member of GFWC Alabama Progressive Study Club (Jacksonville), and served as District 2 Director. In 2008 she helped prepare our Board Members for a day of legislative advocacy in favor of the Fair Pay Act; in 2021, she was an honored guest speaker at our Convention in Atlanta. In 2011 she was inducted into the National Women`s Hall of Fame, joining women like our founder Jane Cunningham Croly in the ranks American women of note.
GFWC is proud to have worked alongside this trailblazing woman in her fight for pay equity.
📷 Lilly Ledbetter (right) talks with GFWC Board Member Tammy Garland, 2008. From the December 2008/January 2009 issue of "GFWC Clubwoman".
📷 Ms. Ledbetter (center) talks with GFWC International Past President Juanita M. Bryant (right) and Legislative Consultant Debby Bryant at the 2021 Convention. Courtesy GFWC International President Suellen B. Brazil.
#clubwomeninaction #equalpayforequalwork
It`s WHRC Wednesday! GFWC was saddened to learn of the death of Lilly Ledbetter, whose fight for an equitable salary led to the landmark, bipartisan Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009. Ms. Ledbetter was a member of GFWC Alabama Progressive Study Club (Jacksonville), and served as District 2 Director. In 2008 she helped prepare our Board Members for a day of legislative advocacy in favor of the Fair Pay Act; in 2021, she was an honored guest speaker at our Convention in Atlanta. In 2011 she was inducted into the National Women`s Hall of Fame, joining women like our founder Jane Cunningham Croly in the ranks American women of note.
GFWC is proud to have worked alongside this trailblazing woman in her fight for pay equity.
📷 Lilly Ledbetter (right) talks with GFWC Board Member Tammy Garland, 2008. From the December 2008/January 2009 issue of "GFWC Clubwoman".
📷 Ms. Ledbetter (center) talks with GFWC International Past President Juanita M. Bryant (right) and Legislative Consultant Debby Bryant at the 2021 Convention. Courtesy GFWC International President Suellen B. Brazil.
#clubwomeninaction #equalpayforequalwork