Founded in 1890, GFWC is one of the world’s largest and oldest nonpartisan, nondenominational women’s volunteer service organizations. As true volunteers in action, GFWC members annually donate an average of $23 million on behalf of more than 195,000 projects and volunteer more than six million hours. 60,000 members strong, the General Federation of Women’s Clubs is united in its dedication to volunteer community service. While diverse in age, interests, and experiences, all club women are united by a desire to create positive change in their communities.
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GFWC works locally and nationally to bring about positive change with an unwavering dedication to community improvement through volunteer service. Simply put, we impact lives, through acts large and small. With a grassroots approach that often thinks locally but impacts globally, GFWC, its clubs and its members remain committed to serving as a force for global good, as it has done since its formation 133 years ago.
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The GFWC motto emphasizes our ability to use the diversity of our backgrounds to work toward a unified vision and purpose of enhancing our lives and the lives of those around us.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC), one of the oldest women’s volunteer organizations, seeks to build global communities where people unite in diversity and dedicate their service to changing lives. GFWC celebrates the engagement of people of all backgrounds and believes in fostering an inclusive, equitable climate and culture where community members can thrive.
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