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GFWC West Virginia Making our communities better one project at a time Are you a joiner? JOIN US Do you love your community and want to volunteer your time to make it the best it can be? GFWC-WV is comprised of clubs all over the state that welcomes women of all ages who enjoy community service and take great pride in being a part of their community's success. GFWC-WV membership provides opportunities for growth and the development of friendships that will last a lifetime. Service to veterans statewide as a token of our gratitude for their service and sacrifice ​ Learn More

Wanted: Joiners! We love joiners!!! We ARE joiners who love living the volunteer spirit. No matter where you live in West Virginia, we have a club near you. Grab your friends, your mom, sisters, cousins, daughters, neighbors -- you get the picture -- and come be a joiner with us. Here is a list of GFWC West Virginia member clubs: GFWC 25840 Junior Alumnae Club Alderson Woman's Club GFWC-WV Woman's Club of Berkeley Springs GFWC-WV Woman's Club of Bethany GFWC-WV Bridgeport Juniorette Club GFWC Bridgeport Junior Woman's Club GFWC Brideport Woman's Club GFWC Bluewell Woman's Club Capitol Woman's Club Chapmansville Woman's Club Woman's Club of Charleston GFWC Woman's Club of Clarksburg GFWC-WV Woman's Club of Crosslanes GFWC Woman's Club of Dunbar Woman's Club of Elizabeth GFWC Junior Woman's Club of Elkins Woman's Club of Elkins Woman's Club of Fairmont GFWC Fayetteville Junior Woman's Club Fayetteville Woman's Club GFWC-WV Follansbee Twentieth Century Club GFWC-WV Woman's Club of Grafton GFWC-WV Hamlin Junior Woman's Club GFWC-WV Woman's Club of Hamlin Harrisville Woman’s Club Woman's Club of Huntington Junior Department The Woman’s Club of Huntington Woman’s Club of Logan Marlington Woman’s Club GFWC Woman’s Club of Martinsburg McDowell Woman’s Club Woman’s Club of McMechen WC Woman’s Club of Montgomery GFWC Moorefield Woman’s Clu Tuesday Arts Club of Moundsville GFWC Mountaineer Woman’s Club GFWC North Central Junior Alumnae Club GFWC Oceana Woman’s Club GFWC Juniorettes of Omar GFWC Woman’s Club of Omar GFWC Parkersburg Woman’s Club GFWC Pea Ridge Woman’s Club GFWC-WV Peterstown Woman’s Club GFWC Phi Omega Mu of David & Elkins College GFWC-WV Point Pleasant Junior Woman’s Club GFWC Woman’s Club of Point Pleasant Civic Club of Ravenswood Meets Third Tuesday at 1:30PM - Sept thru May FACEBOOK: Civic Club of Ravenswood GFWC of Romney Mutual Improvement Club of Ronceverte GFWC-WV Woman’s Club of Ronceverte GFWC-WV Rupert Woman’s Club Meets Third Tuesday at 6 p.m. – August - May Location Rupert Community Building FACEBOOK: GFWC WV Rupert Woman’s Club Seneca Woods GFWC Shady Springs District Woman’s Club GFWC-WV Woman’s Club of Shinnston GFWC Sissonville Woman’s Club GFWC-WV Woman’s Club of South Charleston GFWC South Parkersburg Woman’s Club GFWC Tu Endie Wei Tug Valley Area Juniorettes Club GFWC Valley Woman’s Club Civic Club of Warwood GFWC Weirton Woman’s Club The Woman’s Club of Wheeling GFWC-WV Williamson Woman’s Club

During the 2022-2024 administration, we will honor and serve our veterans. The project logo, H.E.R.O.E.S. , spells out our commitment to veterans. H onor E ducate R espect O pportunities E mpower S erve ​ Clubs are encouraged to develop their own projects meeting specific needs within their communities. However, the administration does want clubs to participate in the following projects during the year: ​ February -- Valentines for Veterans -- Club members will prepare and deliver Valentine's Day cards for local Veterans Administration Medical Centers (VAMC) and other VA facilities. May -- National Military Appreciation Month -- Club members will collect Kroger and Walmart gift cards for the Hershel "Woody" Williams Fisher House in Huntington, West Virginia. Clubs will mail their gift cards along with the donation form directly to: Hershel "Woody" Williams Fisher House 1540 Spring Valley Drive Huntington, WV 25704 More information about Fisher House is available at: www.fisherhouse.org. November -- Collect and donate items to your local VAMC or other VA facilities in their respective areas. December -- Participate in National Wreaths Across America Day on Dec. 17, 2022. Visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org for more information. ​ For more information about the H.E.R.O.E.S. initiative, contact April Binkley, special project chairman, at (240) 925-9742 or gmteammom@gmail.com . ​ ​ Our junior department will be supporting children of military families during the H.E.R.O.E.S. initiative with these projects: April -- Month of the Military Child -- April 15 is "Purple Up" Day. Wear purple to support military kids. On April 29, support "Operation Megaphone", an event for middle and high schools to give military kids a way to connect; identify issues military kids face; build partnerships; raise awareness; and develop a plan to reach out to other kids in their communities. June -- Youth Leadership Camp (Camp Dawson) -- June 26-July 2, 2022. This camp is specifically for military families. Clubs have the opportunity to sponsor the $150 fee kids attending camp. July -- Tie-Dye Camp -- Clubs have the opportunity to donate 100% cotton t-shirts and hats, snacks, and drinks for this event. September -- Gold Star Camp (Camp Dawson) -- Club members have the opportunity to volunteer at this two-day event which features activities all day and an outdoor movie and bonfire at night. November -- Hero Ball -- Clubs have the opportunity to support this event during which military kids dress up and are escorted by their military parent(s). ​ For more information about the junior department's initiative to support children of military families, contact special project chairman Jennifer Watterson at (304) 812-6454 or JDW2010@live.com . ​ ​ ​ ​

Programs GFWC West Virginia club members carry out a broad range of community projects that are mindful of issues felt across local, state, national, and international boundaries. While clubs are free to implement projects in whatever areas the members feel necessary, the majority of activity falls into specific programs outlined by GFWC International. More information on these programs is available in the "Files" tab. ​ Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Awareness and Prevention Advocates for Children Arts and Culture Civic Engagement and Outreach Education and Libraries Environment Health and Wellness ​ ​

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Who we are, why we do what we do The General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) was founded in 1890 by Jane Cunningham Croly, a British-born journalist who was quite progressive for her day. She spent much of her time organizing venues where women could meet, learn, and discuss issues surrounding their roles in society. In 1869, she and other female journalists were not allowed to attend an event in New York City featuring Charles Dickens. This event lead Croly to form "Sorosis", a club which she deemed a "center of unity". In 1890, she formed GFWC to support clubs which were forming across the country and assist in their endeavors to promote education, improved working conditions, health care, and scholarships, among other reforms. ​ GFWC West Virginia was founded in 1904 has continued working to improve the lives of not only women, but everyone who lives and works in Mountain State communities. The 64 clubs that make up GFWC West Virginia strive to strengthen communities both large and small so our state, as a whole, is the best it can be. The women who compromise these clubs live by the motto "Unity in Diversity" and prove daily that it is our differences that make us stronger because the knowledge derived from these differences makes for better, more well-rounded people who can invoke sustainable, meaningful progress that is beneficial to society as a whole. Jane Cunningham Croly

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