Call to the Annual Convention
“Empowered to Make a Difference!”
May 1 – 4, 2025
Valley Forge Casino Resort,
King of Prussia, PA
Registration Form and Convention Downloads
Deadline to Register and Book Rooms: March 28th, 2025
Community Service Programs
Below is a list of our core Community Service Programs designed to support the needs of our communities now and into the future.
Arts & Culture
The GFWC Arts and Culture Community Service Program encourages members to promote and support art and cultural programs in their clubs and communities, and to expand understanding on every level, from local and regional to national and international.
Civic Engagement & Outreach
The GFWC Civic Engagement and Outreach Community Service Program reminds GFWC members that each of us is a part of a larger society and is responsible for undertaking actions that will create a better quality of life and foster a sense of community—locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.
Education & Libraries
We aim to help others, while we also continue to learn. Projects in the Education and Libraries Community Service Program are designed to foster schools, as well as other educational institutions and opportunities. These projects promote libraries, literacy, and the love of a good book.
Environment
The GFWC Environment Community Service Program encourages us to become stewards of the earth by working to preserve the world’s resources, protect wildlife and domesticated animals, live sustainably, and beautify our communities and enjoy nature.
Health & Wellness
The human body, mind, and spirit comprise our health and wellness. To improve our well-being, we must address three key components: nutrition, disease prevention, and physical and emotional care. This Community Service Program aims to explore the various opportunities for awareness and advancement of each of these vital areas.
Signature Program: Domestic & Sexual Violence Awareness & Prevention
The Signature Program’s goal is to increase awareness of and help prevent the widespread occurrence of violence against women in communities across the nation—and the globe.
2023 Summer Leadership Conference
2022 Summer Leadership Conference
Living The Volunteer Spirit
Statistics for the 2020 calendar year.
PA Club Members
Projects
Volunteer Hours
Dollars Donated
State President's Project:
Heart Mind Spirit – Mental Health Awareness
OBJECTIVE:
To bring awareness and understanding about the impact of mental health not only in our own lives, but to those we strive to help within our communities.
GOALS:
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To increase understanding of the seriousness of mental health in our youth and young adults
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Increase understanding of how families are impacted
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Support those who struggle with mental health within our communities through education, projects, and programs. Encouraging selfcare will also be a goal of this program
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Reduce the stigma and encourage those who are affected to reach out for help
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#stopthestigma
2024-2026
GFWC Pennsylvania Officers
Donna has been an active member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs for 32 years. She joined the GFWC Hollidaysburg Area Women’s Club in 1990. Read more...
Sue joined GFWC in 1989. On the club and district levels, she has been a project chairman, board member, and held most offices. She was co-chairman of the GFWC Signature Project-Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention for the 2016-2018 administration and has served at the district director for her district. Read more..
Kathy has been an active member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs for 27 years. She joined The Woman’s Club of Perkasie in 1996 having served her club in most office positions and chaired numerous departments and committees. She has also servied at the county and state level in a variety of roles. Read more...
Sara Ruppel is a member of the Federated Women’s Club of Hershey. A Lancaster County native, her teachers selected her to attend the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) seminar in 1998 as an ambassador. Read more...
Sue Morrow joined GFWC in 1990 as a member of the Junior Women’s Club of Butler. She is now a member of the Intermediate League of Butler. Sue has served in a number of roles in both clubs. She has served as chair and co-chair on many committees. Read more...
Living the Volunteer Spirit!®
-GFWC
Join a Club Near You
Reach out to our membership chairman for help finding a club near you.
For general inquiries, contact Headquarters below or the Chairman of a specific program or advancement area.
1301 Allegheny Street, Suite 119
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
T: 814-317-6489
[email protected]
