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State Project Fundraising Goal Surpassed!
State Project Fundraising Goal Surpassed!
State Project Fundraising Goal Surpassed!
Through the hard work of our Clubwomen and the generous support of Advanced Management Strategies Group, we met (then exceeded!) our goal of $35,000 to support the Armed Services YMCA!
A total of $42,700 will be going towards the ASYMCA for a passenger bus and other program needs!
GFWC Virginia Award Winners Announced
State Project Fundraising Goal Surpassed!
State Project Fundraising Goal Surpassed!
At the GFWC Virginia Annual Convention in Virginia Beach, clubs and clubwomen were celebrated for their achievements.
The Annual Report and Awards Booklet highlights the amazing work done in the 2021 and honors those special projects that made a difference.
Hop on the Bus Sponsor Spotlight
State Project Fundraising Goal Surpassed!
Hop on the Bus Sponsor Spotlight
As the GFWC Virginia Annual Convention approached, the ASYMCA Fundraising goal was within reach. With the generous help of local sponsor - Advanced Management Strategies Group - the $35,000 goal was officially met!
AMSG was 2008 and headquartered in Dumfries, VA, with numerous satellite work locations across the country, AMSG is a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Certified Veteran Enterprise (CVE) Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) . Their generosity in support of our project is greatly appreciated!
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 129 clubs in eight districts with 3,263 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
Members expended 213,139 hours in service to our communities in the areas of Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement & Outreach, Education & Libraries, Environment, Health & Wellness, Domestic & Sexual Violence Awareness, and Advocates for Children. Monetary donations of $394,573 were made and in-kind contributions of $428,554 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 been successful.
The 2021 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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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. Check your Yearbook for application information!