GFWC of Rhode Island
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) of Rhode Island is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to community betterment through educational, philanthropic and community service. Local clubs belong to the state federation to provide an organization of support for women with mutual interests and concerns. The state federation also serves as a forum of women’s clubs for community improvement by providing opportunities for leadership, socialization, and networking.
GFWC of RI is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. State federations are organized into 8 regions. GFWC of RI is part of the GFWC New England Region.
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. Visit us online at www.gfwc.org.
GFWC Mission Statement
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.
GFWC of RI President’s Message
2008-2009 GFWC of RI Officers
A proud member
of the
General Federation
of Women's Clubs
www.gfwc.org