GFWC International Day of Service
September 26, 2026
The GFWC International Day of Service will highlight the significant contributions made by each GFWC club, both in the United States and around the world, within their local communities. By incorporating "International" into the name, GFWC honors the valuable contributions of both our domestic and International Affiliate clubs while showcasing the global reach of GFWC's efforts.
Mark your calendar now for the 2026 GFWC International Day of Service, formerly known as National Day of Service (NDS), on Saturday, September 26. Join us as we highlight GFWC's unwavering commitment to empowering and supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Resources:
► Use this Checklist for project planning purposes
► Use this branded GFWC International Day of Service Letterhead for all correspondence relating to your work on
Saturday, September 26, 2026! Using consistent branding helps keep GFWC's message consistent across the world!
► Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding IDS ~ frequently asked questions to help your work
► Strategies and Service Projects ~ Don't know where to start? This checklist breaks down all the important tasks you'll
need to complete before your GFWC International Day of Service Project!
► Domestic and Sexual Violence Statistics ~ Use these statistics when educating your communities and fellow
members on the importance of this International Day of Service focus. Make sure to cite your source for credibility.
► Sample Proclamation to send to legislative representatives
► DV and SA State Territory and Tribal Coalitions Master list ~ Contact your state's coalition for guidance on your
local communities' unique needs. They may be able to connect you with local organizations who need your
assistance or guide you on project ideas.
Massachusetts Clubs who have signed up for 2026 International Day of Service
GFWC Agawam Junior Women's Club
GFWC Bay State Contemporary Club
GFWC Needham Women's Club
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The 2025 GFWC International Day of Service focused on the global crisis of domestic violence in communities across the nation and around the world. The goal is to join forces one day out of the year, Saturday, September 27, to help survivors and support community organizations on the frontlines.
Statistic totals for the GFWC National Day of Service 2025: ► Volunteers for Change ~ 17,468 ► Hours Serving the Community ~ 37,000 ► Donated $377,285 items ► Funds raised to Support Survivors ~ $216,928 |
IDS Participating Clubs ~ certificates presented at 2025 GFWC MA Fall Meeting
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Massachusetts Clubs who participated in the 2025 GFWC International Day of Service
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GFWC Agawam Junior Women’s Club
GFWC Auburn Junior Woman's Club GFWC Bay State Contemporary Club GFWC Boston Parliamentary Law Club GFWC Bourne Women's Club GFWC Braintree Women’s Club GFWC Dedham Junior Woman’s Club GFWC Greater Taunton Woman's Club |
GFWC Hopkinton Women's Club
GFWC Marlborough Junior Woman's Club GFWC Needham Women's Club GFWC Norwood Junior Woman’s Club GFWC Ousamequin Club GFWC Past Junior State Officers Club GFWC Wilbraham Junior Women's Club GFWC Women's Club of Newton Highlands |
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The GFWC National Day of Service (NDS), launched in 2023, spotlights an area of need in communities across the nation and around to world to bring about positive change. The 2024 GFWC NDS focused on food insecurity and hunger. GFWC clubs organized Community Service Programs in their communities to raise public awareness and gather the resources necessary to help those in need.
Statistics for the GFWC National Day of Service 2024: ► collected 221,142 pounds of non-perishables. ► recorded 18,159 volunteer hours ► collected 242,731 monetary donations to food banks and school programs ► prepared 69,660 meals |
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Massachusetts Clubs who participated in the 2024 GFWC National Day of Service
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GFWC Agawam Junior Women’s Club
GFWC Auburn Junior Woman's Club GFWC Bay State Contemporary Club GFWC Bourne Women's Club GFWC Braintree Women's Club GFWC Dedham Junior Women's Club GFWC Hopkinton Women's Club GFWC Junior Woman's Club of Walpole |
GFWC MA Past State Presidents' Club
GFWC Marlborough Junior Woman's Club GFWC Needham Women's Club GFWC Northboro Junior Woman's Club GFWC Ousamequin Club GFWC Past Junior State Officers Club GFWC Wilbraham Junior Women's Club GFWC Woman's Club of Newton Highlands |
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In 2023 ~ GFWC Massachusetts had the privilege of providing support to the Sudbury Valley Food Pantry through generous contributions made by our Board of Directors. Much gratitude to all the clubs that have actively participated in our General Federation of Women's Clubs National Day of Service in 2023.
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