Any project that improves the lives of one or more of its neighbors can be considered as a community improvement project.  These projects provide limitless opportunities to increase your club’s membership, develop leadership skills and create a positive public awareness of your club’s activities.  Monetary awards are given during the even numbered years for the top 3 projects in the nation.  For more information, visit the GFWC Web site at www.gfwc.org.

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Any project related to children or youth that makes a difference in their lives can be considered an Advocates for Children project. Projects related to children and youth, such as scholarships, literacy programs, involvement with issues affecting children would be reported in this area.  All clubs can participate, you don’t need to be a Junior Club. The world’s most precious resource is our children -- to be cherished and allowed to live healthy, safe, strong and free.

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GFWC’s commitment to America’s Promise was to donate $12.5 million in books and materials to public school libraries and public libraries.  We are only $2.2 million away from that goal.  GFWC is credited with establishing 75 percent of the public libraries in the United States and we will continue to support libraries as major area of emphasis for our club work.

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The purpose of the GFWC Fund-raising Program is to support clubs’ fund-raising efforts by providing tools, projects, ideas and opportunities through the use of endorsed fund-raisers that will generate revenue for their local programs/projects.  The endorsed fund-raisers include Innisbrook Wraps and Uncle Al’s Pecans.  GFWC Materials Center also has a new Guide to Successful Fund-raising available to clubs.

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The purpose of the GFWC Public Policy and Advocacy Program is to engage, educate and mobilize clubwomen as advocates for the Federation’s public policy priorities.  Clubwomen are challenged to facilitate GFWC’s impact on public policy at the local, state and federal levels by going from helpless headline readers to informed advocates willing and able to make a difference.

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The purpose of GFWC’s Public Relations Program is to strengthen members’ communication skills by providing tools and project ideas that will assist in creating a positive and contemporary image of the organization on the local, state and national levels.

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The purpose of GFWC’s Leadership Program is to provide the necessary tools to strengthen existing leadership and encourage future leaders.

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To ensure the preservation of GFWC’s International Headquarters as a National Historic Landmark in Washington, DC, a fund was set up to help with maintenance and preservation costs.  Annual contributions in the amounts of $17.34, $173.40 or $1734.00 or more will entitle the donor to specific levels of membership in the 1734 Society.

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The purpose of the GFWC’s Resolutions is to provide a source of GFWC legislative activity.  GFWC resolutions reflect the shared beliefs of the membership and proved the basis for legislative action on issues of importance on the national and or international level.

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This quarterly magazine is designed to educate readers about vital issues affecting women and children while promoting the Federation’s programs and fostering communication among its members.  Convention registration, department updates, club news and membership ideas are only a few of things you will find in this worthwhile publication.  A 1 year subscription is $6.00, but if your entire club subscribes, you get a discounted rate of $4.75.  Each club president will receive complimentary issues to share with her club during her administration.

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The purpose of the GFWC Women’s History and Resource Center is to collect and preserve materials and information on women in volunteerism, both historical and contemporary, and to share those resources with researchers. State federations and local clubs are encouraged to preserve their historical records and to make those resources available for research.

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