The Woman's Club of Williamsburg - GFWC is a nonprofit group of women in the Williamsburg, Virginia, area united through voluntary service for the promotion of their common interest in the community welfare and philanthropic projects. We are affiliated with the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) and the General Federation of Women's Clubs of Virginia (GFWC Virginia). The GFWC was organized in 1890, and chartered by Congress in 1901. It is the oldest and largest non-denominational, nonpartisan, international service of volunteer women in the world. Membership includes all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 45 countries and territories.
Organizations we support:
Arts Program for At Risk Students
Avalon
Blayton House
Arts Program for At Risk Children
Camp Easter Seals East
Fannie Stearnes District Scholarship of the Tidewater District GFWC Virginia
HOBY - Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership
Madison Retirement Center
Meals-on-Wheels
Rita Welch Adult Learning Center, Literacy for Life
Scholarships for a Graduating Senior at each school: Bruton, Jamestown, Lafayette, and Warhill High Schools
Williamsburg Hospice House
The Woman's Club of Williamsburg--GFWC Post Office Box 3595 Williamsburg, Virginia 23187-3595
If you are interested in joining or want further information, please contact: Membership Chairman, Kathy Roper (757) 253-2438, email: email@womansclubofwilliamsburg.org
