Civic Engagement and Outreach Community Service Program 

This program reminds GFWC members that we are part of a large society and we are responsible to help create a better quality of life in our communities.

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FOUR AREAS OF WORK
 

Citizenship

• Honor and celebrate patriotic holidays by hosting, participating, or volunteering for events

• Present proper handling and etiquette of the flag of the United States of America

• Help an individual or small group study for the citizenship test

 

Crime Prevention and Disaster Preparedness

• Provide information on crime prevention strategies to make homes safer

• Educate on identity theft and scams directed to senior citizens

• Sponsor CPR and First Aid classes

 

The Needy, Hungry and Homeless

• Collect socks – most requested clothing item at shelters

• Club day of service at a food pantry

• Angel gift trees – if your community does not have a Salvation Army, set up your own Angel Tree

 

Women Veterans and Military Personnel

• Support Wreaths Across America on December 14th through donations and volunteering

• Support active military through USO

• Support NAMI (National Association of Mental Illness) that helps veterans with PTSD, Depression, and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

 

Check out the following:

• Wreaths Across America

• HOBY: Youth Leadership

• Heifer International

• Habitat for Humanity

• Fisher House: Helping Military Families

 

Kaye Burkholder
KayeGFWC@gmail.com