Communityu Service Programs

ARTS and CULTURE

The study of art and culture enriches the human experience. Art e ducation improves problem solving and critical thinking skills,

builds focus and perseverance, and nurtures creativity, confidence, and collaboration. Cultural awareness promotes effective

communication and profoundly increases the ability to appreciate and enjoy a variety of new people and experiences.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT and OUTREACH

The GFWC Civic Engagement and Outreach Community Service Program reminds GFWC members that each of us is a part of a larger society and is responsible for undertaking actions that will create a better quality of life and foster a sense of community locally, regionally, nationally, and globally. The four "broad strokes" of this effort include: Citizenship; Crime Prevention, Safety, and Disaster Preparedness; the Needy, Hungry, and Homeless; and Our Military Personnel and Veterans.

EDUCATION and LIBRARIES

GFWC members promote education in both children and adults. We aim to help others, while we also continue to learn.

Projects in the Education Community Service Program are designed to foster schools, as well as other educational institutions

and opportunities, and to promote literacy, libraries, and the love of a good book. Through these efforts, we encourage the

growth of individuals and communities at home and around the world.

ENVIRONMENT

The GFWC Environment Community Service Program encourages us to become stewards of the earth by working to preserve the world's resources, protect wildlife, and domesticated animals, live sustainably, and beautify our communities and enjoy nature. and beautify our communities and enjoy nature.

HEALTH and WELLNESS

The human body, mind, and spirit comprise our health and wellness. To improve our wellbeing, we must address three key components: nutrition, disease prevention, and physical and emotional care. This Community Service Program aims to explore the various opportunities for awareness and advancement of

each of these vital areas.

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Advancement areas

LEGISLATION & PUBLIC POLICY:

For more than a century, GFWC members have advocated to raise awareness of specific issues requiring attention at the national level. Our advocacy efforts are practical not political; through our advocacy, we seek the implementation of practical solutions to problems that are national in scope. Many of those solutions have come in the form of legislative action, with GFWC members having worked to pass laws affecting highway safety, juvenile justice, women’s suffrage, the rights of the disabled, equal pay for women, and resources for victims of domestic violence and penalties for domestic abusers. GFWC educates club women about GFWC’s legislative priorities and mobilizes members to raise a united voice to advocate for those priorities.

COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC RELATIONS:

Everything we do has a Public relations component. Public relations cover more than just publicity. The term public relations describe the interrelationship between us and the general public, and other entities. Publicizing our club’s projects and initiatives lets our communities know we exist and that we are doing important things. It will attract new members and open doors to worthwhile partnerships.

MEMBERSHIP:

The General Federation of Women’s Clubs is proudly represented in thousands of communities around the world by dedicated volunteers, working to better the lives of our neighbors, make our towns safer and more beautiful, and extend the hand of friendship to individuals near and far. We are women of diverse talents, interests and backgrounds-united by a dedication to community improvement through volunteer service. GFWC is a network of support for the over 80,000 clubwomen volunteering on local, state, and national levels. Working together, we constitute a powerful, service-oriented organization that provides personal enrichment, leadership opportunities, and many other benefits to its members. GFWC provides the resources and support to help you and your club better serve your community.