Who We Are
Above: Ruby Level Dogwood Society members at the GFWC Virginia 2025 Convention.
GFWC Virginia is a proud member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC), one of the world's oldest and largest non-political, non-denominational organizations for women.
GFWC Virginia is a volunteer organization uniting 110 clubs in eight districts with 3034 members whose purpose is to provide service in our local communities, Virginia, and the world.
Members are at least 18 years of age and participate through both General and Junior Clubs. Juniorette Clubs, comprised of high school students, are sponsored and advised by a federated club.
What We Do
Members expended 257,543 hours in service to our communities in the areas of Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement & Outreach, Education & Libraries, Environment, Health & Wellness, Domestic & Sexual Violence Awareness, and Advocates for Children. Monetary donations of $527,148 were made and in-kind contributions of $555,198 were given.
Clubs embraced the 2022-2024 State Project - Education of Virginia’s Natural Resources, namely our flora and fauna, waters, soil and woods. Two 501(c)3 Virginia based foundations were adopted to support, Virginia Forestry Educational Foundation and the Virginia Wildlife Center.
The 2024 GFWC Virginia Annual Report is a compilation of the work of GFWC Virginia featuring District reports as well as award winners.
What We Do
2026-2028 State Project
Juniors’ Special Program
2026-2028 State Project
Create Inspire Give
Purpose
Strengthen club and community impact statewide by integrating visual and musical arts into existing GFWC Virginia programs to support member well-being, learning, and connection.
Objectives:
1: Increase arts integration by having each club include at least one visual-arts activity and one music-related activity
Create Inspire Give
Purpose
Strengthen club and community impact statewide by integrating visual and musical arts into existing GFWC Virginia programs to support member well-being, learning, and connection.
Objectives:
1: Increase arts integration by having each club include at least one visual-arts activity and one music-related activity in its existing programs each year (Education, Health, Environment, Civic Engagement, and/or Fundraising).
2: Expand community access by partnering with at least one local school, library, museum, community arts group, or music organization per club to deliver a public-facing arts experience or learning opportunity.
3: Support member well-being by encouraging clubs to incorporate arts-based practices (e.g., music engagement, creative workshops, performances, or exhibits) that promote calmness, kindness, and connection, and to capture 2–3 brief outcomes or reflections for year-end reporting.
4: Sustain and share impact by collecting and recognizing best practices (photos, short descriptions, attendance totals, funds raised/donated where applicable) so successful arts-based enhancements can be replicated across Virginia clubs.
GFWC Signature Project
Juniors’ Special Program
2026-2028 State Project
Domestic and Sexual Violent Awareness and Prevention
In partnership with GFWC and community members, we pledge to work together with passion and purpose to advocate for
survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence and educate the public on the
prevalence of domestic and sexual violence in our local communities and how informing members can improve outcomes for survivors.
Juniors’ Special Program
Juniors’ Special Program
Juniors’ Special Program
Advocates for Children
The Program was envisioned as a way for clubwomen to provide a voice for children and to teach and encourage parents and other caregivers to advocate for children at the grassroots level.
Living the Volunteer Spirit
GFWC Virginia is a proud member of GFWC, where we lead by serving others.
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs is an international women’s organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service.