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The General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC), founded in 1890 during the Progressive Movement, is a federation of approximately 2,300 women's clubs in the United States which promote civic improvements through volunteer service. Community Service Projects (CSP) are organized by local clubs for the benefit of their communities or GFWC's ...
The South Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs was formed in 1898 with thirty-two delegates from nineteen clubs. [2] In the early years of the federation members' emphasis was on education and access to books.
[2] [3] Tours of the headquarters, available by appointment, provide information about the activities of the GFWC and several historic rooms, including the 1734 entryway, the Julia Ward Howe Drawing Room, the dining room, music room and the GFWC International President's office. The headquarters also features changing exhibits of art ...
In 1896, Mrs. Lowe invited 17 other women’s clubs to meet and form the Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs. She became the President of the GFWC Georgia in 1897. She ultimately went on to serve as the president of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC)from 1898-1902. [2] The Atlanta Woman's Club's first home was in Mrs. Lowe’s home.
Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs (AFWC; also known as GFWC Alabama) is a state organization composed of women's clubs in Alabama. Established in Birmingham in 1895, [1] and admitted to the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) on December 26, 1907. [2] Foster House became the official headquarters in 1983. [3]
Mar. 13—The General Federation of Women's Clubs-West Side recently made a donation to Dinners for Kids. The donation was the result of the proceeds from a Christmas tree the club sponsored and ...
In the United States, the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) became the primary umbrella organization of women's clubs in the United States. "For the later part of the nineteenth century and much of the twentieth century, the women's clubs were an essential vehicle for women's activity outside of the home."
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