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.
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 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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Video Message for Madam President Suellen Brazil
Happy 135th Federation Day for the General Federation of Women's Clubs!
Let me personally invite you to join me and our officers for the 2025 Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta.
You are not going to want to miss this spectacular convention. Register today to take part and I'll see you there!
#gfwc2025ac #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #WeAreGFWC #atlanta
Celebrating 135 Years of Impact
For 135 years, the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) has thrived because of passionate, dedicated volunteers. Our members' unwavering commitment to service continues to uplift communities and transform lives. Thank you to the 63,000 plus members for being the heart of our Federation! To living the volunteer spirit!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #WeAreGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #volunteer #VolunteersMakeADifference
2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
7 Days left until registration closes… mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 30, and remind all your GFWC club members to register before time runs out!
Click on the following link to register: www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
We look forward to "Spinning Vision Into Reality" with you!
#GFWC2025AC #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta
It's WHRC Wednesday! We're in the middle of both National Volunteer Week and National Park Week – a perfect day to look back at some of the early volunteer efforts of GFWC members who worked to set aside parkland for the future. Though we were interested in forest preservation from our early days, it was Mary Belle King Sherman (1862-1935) of Chicago who really brought National Parks into the GFWC picture.
In 1909, the Sherman family began spending part of the year in Estes Park, Colorado for their health. Mary Sherman, a parliamentary law professor and member of women's clubs in Chicago and Estes Park, saw a way for clubwomen to become active in the national parks movement. She served as Chairman of the GFWC Conservation Department from 1914 to 1920, and while she herself worked on the creation of Rocky Mountain National Park, she also urged her fellow club members to support it and other parks through education and legislation. She attended the dedication of Rocky Mountain in January 1915 and went on to help form five other national parks, including the Grand Canyon, before her term as GFWC Conservation Chairman ended. She was thus known as the "National Park Lady," although her work with GFWC also encompassed forests and gardens, home economics work, international relations, and parliamentary expertise. (She went on to serve as GFWC President, 1924-1928.)
Sherman's passion influenced GFWC's legislative work – our resolutions included support for many individual parks, as well as the formation of the National Park Service itself in 1916 – and the path of our conservation efforts by encouraging our members, and their families, to believe that America's scenic beauty should be preserved for the future. As she wrote in the Conservation Department's "Outline of Work" in 1914, "I wish that every woman would stop to realize that she has a share in the ownership of our [then only] fourteen National Parks. They belong to you and to me and to the generations to come. Let us learn all we can of our natural scenic possessions, and let us share in the work of getting our National Parks ready for the traveler… [so that] the lives of millions of people will be benefited, physically, mentally and morally."
📷Mary Belle King Sherman, from June 1916 issue of "General Federation of Women's Clubs Magazine"
📷Conservation Department's report on the successful creation of Rocky Mountain National Park, from the March 1915 issue of "General Federation of Women's Clubs Magazine"
📷Sherman's guidance on how women's clubs can work to support "Parks and Natural Scenery," from the GFWC Conservation Department "Outline of Work," 1914-1916 administration
📷Photo of "The Chiseled Western Wall of Loch Vale," Rocky Mountain National Park, by Sherman's son John. Published in "The National Parks Portfolio," 1917 (Library of Congress collection)
#NationalParkWeek #NationalVolunteerWeek #Clubwomeninhistory #livingthevolunteerspirit
2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
Reminder — registration closes on Wednesday, April 30! Let's band together and make this the biggest group attendance ever by each of us inviting one GFWC friend to join us!
To register click on the following link: www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
See you in Atlanta!
#GFWC2025AC #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta
Earth Day 2025: Our Power, Our Planet
It’s been 55 years since the inception of Earth Day in 1970. Celebrated annually as an international holiday it brings our world community together all for the sake of conserving the most important natural resource available to humanity — Earth.
To learn more about the GFWC Community Service Program dedicated to the Environment, visit the Member Portal to download a copy of the 2024-2026 Club Manual at: memberportal.gfwc.org/
How is your club commemorating this important day? Be sure to share your club’s activities in the comments below!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #WeAreGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #Volunteer #VolunteersInAction #EarthDay #Conservation
2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
What are you most excited about this year's Annual Convention? Invite your new club members to join us in Atlanta… with 9 days left to register, they won't want to miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and experience what being a GFWC club member encompasses!
Register today at the following link: www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
We look forward to "Spinning Vision Into Reality" with you!
#GFWC2025AC #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta
Celebrating 135 Years of Impact
For 135 years, the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) has thrived because of passionate, dedicated volunteers. Our members` unwavering commitment to service continues to uplift communities and transform lives. Thank you to the 63,000 plus members for being the heart of our Federation! To living the volunteer spirit!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #WeAreGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #volunteer #VolunteersMakeADifference
Celebrating 135 Years of Impact
For 135 years, the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) has thrived because of passionate, dedicated volunteers. Our members` unwavering commitment to service continues to uplift communities and transform lives. Thank you to the 63,000 plus members for being the heart of our Federation! To living the volunteer spirit!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #WeAreGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #volunteer #VolunteersMakeADifference
2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
7 Days left until registration closes… mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 30, and remind all your GFWC club members to registration before time runs out!
Click on the following link to register: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
We look 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
7 Days left until registration closes… mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 30, and remind all your GFWC club members to registration before time runs out!
Click on the following link to register: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
We look 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
Reminder — registration closes on Wednesday, April 30! Let`s band together and make this the biggest group attendance ever by each of us inviting one GFWC friend to join us!
To register click on the following link: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
See you in Atlanta!
#GFWC2025AC #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta
2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
Reminder — registration closes on Wednesday, April 30! Let`s band together and make this the biggest group attendance ever by each of us inviting one GFWC friend to join us!
To register click on the following link: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
See you in Atlanta!
#GFWC2025AC #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta
Earth Day 2025: Our Power, Our Planet
It’s been 55 years since the inception of Earth Day in 1970. Celebrated annually as an international holiday it brings our world community together all for the sake of conserving the most important natural resource available to humanity — Earth.
To learn more about the GFWC Community Service Program dedicated to the Environment, visit the Member portal to download a copy of the "2024-2026 Club Manual" at: https://memberportal.gfwc.org/
How is your club commemorating this important day? Be sure to share your club’s activities in the comments below!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #WeAreGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #Volunteer #VolunteersInAction #EarthDay #Conservation
Earth Day 2025: Our Power, Our Planet
It’s been 55 years since the inception of Earth Day in 1970. Celebrated annually as an international holiday it brings our world community together all for the sake of conserving the most important natural resource available to humanity — Earth.
To learn more about the GFWC Community Service Program dedicated to the Environment, visit the Member portal to download a copy of the "2024-2026 Club Manual" at: https://memberportal.gfwc.org/
How is your club commemorating this important day? Be sure to share your club’s activities in the comments below!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #WeAreGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #Volunteer #VolunteersInAction #EarthDay #Conservation
2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
What are you most excited about this year`s Annual Convention? Invite your new club members to join us in Atlanta… with 9 days left to register, they won`t want to miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and experience what being a GFWC club member encompasses!
Register today at the following link: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
We look 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
What are you most excited about this year`s Annual Convention? Invite your new club members to join us in Atlanta… with 9 days left to register, they won`t want to miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and experience what being a GFWC club member encompasses!
Register today at the following link: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
We look forward to "Spinning Vision Into Reality" with you!
#GFWC2025AC #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta
REGISTER TODAY: 2025 GFWC International Day of Service (GFWC IDS),
Saturday, September 27
Every survivor of domestic and sexual violence has a story to tell. Help be part of that storytelling process by being a conduit for their success! Volunteer at a local women`s shelter. Or ask a local community center that specializes in helping women what supplies, goods, and materials are needed for survivors` independence.
Visit the GFWC website to learn about GFWC IDS and project ideas on September 27: www.gfwc.org/ids/
Please register your club to participate at: https://memberportal.gfwc.org/…/gfwc-international-day…
United We Can End Domestic & Sexual Violence!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IAmGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #EndDomesticViolence #EndSexualViolence #EndChildAbuse
REGISTER TODAY: 2025 GFWC International Day of Service (GFWC IDS),
Saturday, September 27
Every survivor of domestic and sexual violence has a story to tell. Help be part of that storytelling process by being a conduit for their success! Volunteer at a local women`s shelter. Or ask a local community center that specializes in helping women what supplies, goods, and materials are needed for survivors` independence.
Visit the GFWC website to learn about GFWC IDS and project ideas on September 27: www.gfwc.org/ids/
Please register your club to participate at: https://memberportal.gfwc.org/…/gfwc-international-day…
United We Can End Domestic & Sexual Violence!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IAmGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #EndDomesticViolence #EndSexualViolence #EndChildAbuse
This is GFWC Volunteers In Action Week, April 20-26, across the country and around the world!
What Community Service Project has your club planned to commemorate the week?
Mark your calendar for April 24 — GFWC Federation Day!
Be sure to share photos of your club`s activities throughout the community that day as well as each day this week.
We`ll be watching to spotlight clubs!
To Living the Volunteer Spirit!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #WeAreGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #Volunteer #VolunteersInAction
This is GFWC Volunteers In Action Week, April 20-26, across the country and around the world!
What Community Service Project has your club planned to commemorate the week?
Mark your calendar for April 24 — GFWC Federation Day!
Be sure to share photos of your club`s activities throughout the community that day as well as each day this week.
We`ll be watching to spotlight clubs!
To Living the Volunteer Spirit!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #WeAreGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #Volunteer #VolunteersInAction
2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
10 days till registration closes on Wednesday, April 30!
Reserve your spot today and join your GFWC friends in "Spinning Vision Into Reality!"
Click on the following link to register: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
Excited to see you in Atlanta!
#GFWC2025AC #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta
2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
10 days till registration closes on Wednesday, April 30!
Reserve your spot today and join your GFWC friends in "Spinning Vision Into Reality!"
Click on the following link to register: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
Excited to see you in Atlanta!
#GFWC2025AC #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta
Thank you to our GFWC members who generously serve our communities and make a difference in the lives of many! Wishing you a joyful and relaxing day… to Living the Volunteer Spirit!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #GFWCAdvocacy #easter
Thank you to our GFWC members who generously serve our communities and make a difference in the lives of many! Wishing you a joyful and relaxing day… to Living the Volunteer Spirit!
#GFWC #GFWC_HQ #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #GFWCAdvocacy #easter
2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
Don`t miss out on your chance to "Spin Vision Into Reality" with your GFWC friends!
The last day to register is Wednesday, April 30. Be sure to register at the following link: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
See you in Atlanta!
#GFWC2025AC #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta
2025 GFWC Annual Convention, June 6-9, in Atlanta
Don`t miss out on your chance to "Spin Vision Into Reality" with your GFWC friends!
The last day to register is Wednesday, April 30. Be sure to register at the following link: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=25737
See you in Atlanta!
#GFWC2025AC #GFWC #GFWC_HQ #GFWCAdvocacy #IamGFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #atlanta