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 115 clubs in eight districts with 3068 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 257,543 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 $527,148 were made and in-kind contributions of $555,198 were given.
Clubs embraced the 2022-2024 State Project - Education of Virginia’s Natural Resources, namely our flora and fauna, waters, soil and woods. Two 501(c)3 Virginia based foundations were adopted to support, Virginia Forestry Educational Foundation and the Virginia Wildlife Center.
The 2023 GFWC Virginia Annual Report is a compilation of the work of GFWC Virginia featuring District reports as well as award winners.
What We Do
2024-2026 State Project
Juniors’ Special Program
2024-2026 State Project
Supporting Early Childhood Education
The purpose of the state project is to support and promote formal and informal education that guides the growth and development of children throughout their preschool years (birth to age five).
Objectives:
1. Identify traditional, and non-traditional, Early Childhood Education opportunities throughout t
Supporting Early Childhood Education
The purpose of the state project is to support and promote formal and informal education that guides the growth and development of children throughout their preschool years (birth to age five).
Objectives:
1. Identify traditional, and non-traditional, Early Childhood Education opportunities throughout the state
2. Provide educational supplies and/or offer support to ECE venues
3. Provide educational information to club members to enable them to understand the importance of ECE
4. Educate members of the public in the value of ECE
GFWC Signature Project
Juniors’ Special Program
2024-2026 State Project
Domestic and Sexual Violent Awareness and Prevention
In partnership with GFWC and community members, we pledge to work together with passion and purpose to advocate for
survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence and educate the public on the
prevalence of domestic and sexual violence in our local communities and how informing members can improve outcomes for survivors.
Juniors’ Special Program
Juniors’ Special Program
Juniors’ Special Program
Advocates for Children
The Program was envisioned as a way for clubwomen to provide a voice for children and to teach and encourage parents and other caregivers to advocate for children at the grassroots level.
Living the Volunteer Spirit
GFWC Virginia is a proud member of GFWC, where we lead by serving others.
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs is an international women’s organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service.