About GFWC

The General Federation of Women's Clubs, one of the world's largest and oldest nonpartisan, nondenominational, women's volunteer service organizations, was founded in 1890 and chartered by the 56th United States Congress in 1901.

Headquartered in a National Historic Landmark building in Washington, D.C., GFWC has a long history of philanthropy, social and political advocacy, and community leadership.

More than 100,000 members in affiliated clubs in every state and more than a dozen countries work in their own communities to support the arts, preserve natural resources, advance education, promote healthy lifestyles, encourage civic involvement, and work toward world peace and understanding.

In 2006, GFWC and its members raised nearly $32 million on behalf of more than 230,000 projects, and volunteered more than 8.4 million hours.

About GaFWC

The Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs is composed of women's clubs throughout the state of Georgia. A woman's club can be either of general, junior or juniorette status, whose membership provides volunteer service to their community.

There are approximately 150 clubs with a membership of approximately 5,000. Every Georgia clubwoman is also a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs.

For membership information please contact GFWC/GaFWC Third Vice President and Membership Chairman Elaine Chandler.

Why Join The GaFWC?

By joining, you have the opportunity to work with other women to improve the social, cultural and physical needs in your city or town. In so doing, you will meet and make new friends, gain in knowledge, and become a better citizen of your community.

Through membership in the Georgia Federation, you will grow as a person in leadership and will bring new interests into your home.

Much more can be accomplished when there are many working together in the same interest and belief than when trying to act as an individual.

Areas of Involvement

Clubwomen are encouraged to select a department of work wherein their interest lies. There is something for everyone who becomes a member of the Federation.

The six departments of work are as follows:

Arts Department

Conservation Department

Education Department

Home Like Department

International Affairs Department

Public Affairs Department.

Other areas in which member clubs are involved:

Community Improvement Contest

Leadership Development

Legislation

Tallulah Falls School (owned and operated by the Georgia Federation since 1909)