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District Spotlight: Lee District
Support the Success for Survivors Scholarship Fund
Support the Success for Survivors Scholarship Fund
Lee District started life as The Fifth District of The Federation of Women’s Clubs of Virginia on March 20th, 1925. It was originally comprised of 22 counties, and the name “Fifth District” remained throughout the 1950’s, when it was changed to “Lee District.” It currently covers the central area of Virginia, from Ashland in the north to Gloucester in the West, Chesterfield in the South and Powhatan in the West and includes 16 General and 10 Junior Clubs.
Support the Success for Survivors Scholarship Fund
Support the Success for Survivors Scholarship Fund
Support the Success for Survivors Scholarship Fund
GFWC is excited to enter a fundraising agreement with Starfish Project for the 2020–2022 Administration. Starfish Project is an organization that supports women escaping human trafficking and exploitation. The organization is currently working with more than 150 survivors to provide a fresh start in life by arranging safe housing, healthcare, education and training, and employing them to make jewelry and garments to support its mission.
Through this endorsed fundraiser, 25% of the proceeds from any Starfish Project products purchased through this dedicated link will go to GFWC’s Success for Survivors Scholarship! View Starfish Project’s necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and garments. Order your next favorite piece of jewelry today or get you holiday shopping done and help a survivor of human trafficking succeed!
Who We Are
Above: Members attending the 2019 State Convention prepare to walk for the March of Dimes.
GFWC Virginia is a proud member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC), one of the world's oldest and largest non-political, non-denominational organizations for women.
GFWC Virginia is a volunteer organization uniting 140 clubs in eight districts with 3,662 members whose purpose is to provide service in our local communities, Virginia, and the world.
Members are at least 18 years of age and participate through both General and Junior Clubs. Juniorette Clubs, comprised of high school students, are sponsored and advised by a federated club.
What We Do
Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19 GFWC Virginia clubs continued to enhance the lives of others through their volunteer service. 102 or our 140 clubs submitted reports highlighting activity and community support. Members expended 196,200 hours fulfilling 4,323 projects. Monetary donations of $501,823 were made and in-kind contributions of $465,297 were given.
Clubs embraced the 2020-2022 State Project - Support of Military Families and the Armed Services YMCA. Family Resource Centers on military bases have reaped the generosity of clubs and efforts to raise funds for the purchase of a bus for the Armed Services YMCA have begun.
The 2020 GFWC Virginia Annual Report is a compilation of the work of GFWC Virginia featuring District reports as well as award winners.
What We Do
2020-2022 State Project
2020-2022 State Project
2020-2022 State Project
Support of Military Families & Armed Services YMCA
- Establish a partnership with the Armed Service YMCA, the Nation’s oldest military service organization. Their services focus on strengthening military families through youth enrichment initiatives, family support systems, providing a hand up during challenge and honoring the impact of
Support of Military Families & Armed Services YMCA
- Establish a partnership with the Armed Service YMCA, the Nation’s oldest military service organization. Their services focus on strengthening military families through youth enrichment initiatives, family support systems, providing a hand up during challenge and honoring the impact of service.
- Raise funds for the Armed Services YMCA, Hampton Roads for the purchase of a bus for their various transportation needs. Donations via the GFWC Virginia Dues & Contributions Form will be encouraged and a statewide fundraising project will be developed. Goal - $35,000
- Support local military or guard bases and military families in our communities.Contact local base’s Family Resources Centers.
- Monitor legislation affecting the well-being of our military members.
GFWC Signature Project
2020-2022 State Project
2020-2022 State Project
Domestic Violence Awareness
The goal of the GFWC Signature Program: Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention is to increase awareness of and help prevent the widespread occurrence of domestic abuse and violence against women in communities across the nation by working with national domestic violence networks, supporting existing activit
Domestic Violence Awareness
The goal of the GFWC Signature Program: Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention is to increase awareness of and help prevent the widespread occurrence of domestic abuse and violence against women in communities across the nation by working with national domestic violence networks, supporting existing activities, working with various established programs, and initiating educational opportunities for club members and local citizens. GFWC is a powerful voice for those who have no voice.
Quick Links
The Virginia Clubwoman
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Read current issue of The Virginia Clubwoman as well as past issues, which are available to members from the password-protected Members page.
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Scholarships
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Scholarships
(Above: past recipient of the Phyllis V. Roberts scholarship)
Virginia offers two scholarships:
The Phyllis V. Roberts Scholarship
The Mary Macon McGuire Scholarship
We encourage qualified students to apply. Click here for scholarship applications.