GFWC-NEW YORK
The General Federation of Women' Clubs is an international women's organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service.
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It all started in New York!
Jane Cunnigham Croly, journalist, author and editor was by 1857 one of the first women syndicated columnists. She started her first organization, the Women's Parliament in 1856. In 1869 she and other female journalists were denied tickets to hear Charles Dickens speak. This spurred her to form the famous women's club, Sorosis. As women's clubs began to form across the country, they became a center of educational advocacy. She formed the General Federation of Women's Clubs in 1890 to support clubs thoughout the nation. |
GFWC clubs and clubwomen are the fabric that binds not only the Federation, but the communities in which they live and work. By Living the Volunteer Spirit, GFWC clubwomen transform lives each day, not simly with monetary donations, but with hands-on tangible projects that provide immediate impact. With a grassroots approach that often thinks locally but impacts globally, GFWC, it's clubs and members remain committed to serving as a force for global good, as it has done since it's formation 129 years ago.
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Having direction is important.
To go forward in the future, we understand our past. To go forward in the future, we must identify our path. Consider your legacy....What legacy will you leave?... Volunteer - Find your inspiration - Leave a Legacy! Message from Candace B. Edwards 2018-2020 GFWC-NY President Empire Focus June 2018 Statewide Fall Festival of Fun and Learning-Leadership Seminar
Saturday, November 9th, 9:30-3:30 GFWC-NY President Candace Edwards invites all New York members to attend this full day of informative workshops, networking and fun!! DETAILS HERE 125 Years of Serving Our State |
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