Program Information Specific to GFWC Massachusetts
The links below are to the GFWC Massachusetts Chairman pages.
Included is important information regarding how each
Special Program, Community Service Program, and Advancement Plan can be used specifically in Massachusetts.
► Watch for Contest entries information and due dates. ◄
► Check out Other Items of Interest. ◄
GFWC Manual links are located under: About GFWC: What Do We Do ~ GFWC Manual?
Included is important information regarding how each
Special Program, Community Service Program, and Advancement Plan can be used specifically in Massachusetts.
► Watch for Contest entries information and due dates. ◄
► Check out Other Items of Interest. ◄
GFWC Manual links are located under: About GFWC: What Do We Do ~ GFWC Manual?
GFWC MA President and
GFWC MA Director of Junior Clubs Special Projects: ► Project New Hope ~ Project New Hope, Inc. has supported Veterans and their Families for fourteen years. Sully’s food and baby pantries provide basic needs, retreats provide healing opportunities, and the assistance program helps to “connect the dots” for those struggling to navigate current government systems. ► Planting the Seed ~ Every year, the Planting the Seed Foundation organizes multiple events to create awareness about their mission, gather school supplies and holiday toys donations, and inspire financial contributions that enable us to effectively run their 501(c)3 charitable organization since 2007. GFWC MA Special Programs: GFWC Signature Program: Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness & Prevention GFWC MA Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness & Prevention Massachusetts Domestic Violence Programs List of PH-Funded Agencies Juniors' Special Program: Advocates for Children GFWC MA Advocates for Children Secure the CALL ~ donate cell phones
APRIL is Child Abuse Prevention Month and GFWC is proud to support GFWC Resource Organization Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA) in its Pinwheels for Prevention campaign. GFWC MA Community Service Programs: Arts and Culture GFWC MA Arts and Culture CSP Civic Engagement and Outreach GFWC MA Civic Engagement and Outreach Education and Libraries GFWC MA Education and Libraries (Epsilon Sigma Omicron) ESO Scholarships ~ March 1, 2025 deadlines, all updated Environment GFWC MA Environment CSP Memorial Forest donation form Federation Day at the Forest ~ to be updated Unity Brick Walkway Health and Wellness GFWC MA Health and Wellness CSP GFWC Contests GFWC MA Writing Contest ~ due 3.1.2025 to the GFWC MA Chairman GFWC Writing Contest Guidelines ~ please read these guidelines before submitting writing. 2024 GFWC MA Poetry clubwoman winner ♥ Images in Winter by Jean Guarino 2024 GFWC MA Short Story clubwoman winner ♥ Importance of a Letter by Mary Barnes 2023 GFWC MA Poetry clubwoman winner ♥ Oh, Brother! by Lynne Stader 2023 GFWC MA Short Story clubwoman winner ♥ Antennas for TV Reception by Nancy Paslaski GFWC MA Photography Contests ~ due 3.1.2025 to the GFWC MA Chairman
Natural Wonders Reflections
Creative Arts Waiver ~ needed for Photography and Writing Contest Entries (this is the updated form) GFWC MA Community Impact Program Award GFWC Community Impact Award Application ~ due 3.1.2026 to the GFWC MA Chairman GFWC CIP Award ~ please read these national guidelines before submitting your entry. GFWC Website Contest ~ due 3.15.2025 GFWC MA clubs are encouraged to enter send directly to GFWC CPR Chairman. GFWC Newsletter Contest ~ due 3.15.2025 GFWC MA clubs are encouraged to enter send directly to GFWC CPR Chairman. GFWC Jennie Award ~ submission to State President postmarked by June 1, 2025 Jennie Award application |
GFWC MA things to Know:
* * * * NEW * * * * Leadership Moments ► Guidelines for Taking Minutes ► Meetings, Protocol & Credentials ► Club Guide to Reporting ► State Leaders Guide to Reporting List of Massachusetts Clubwoman of the Year award winners and Julia Ward Howe Club President award winners. List of Massachusetts LEADS graduates from 2002 - 2024 GFWC MA Advancement Plans: Communication and Public Relations GFWC MA Communication and Public Relations Advancement Plan Fundraising GFWC MA Fundraising Advancement Plan Leadership GFWC MA Leadership Advancement Plan GFWC MA LEADS General Information GFWC MA LEADS Application ~ due Feb. 1, 2025 GFWC LEADS Application for reference The GFWC Leadership Toolkit is available in the Member Portal Legislation/Public Policy GFWC MA Legislation/Public Policy Advancement Plan GFWC Legislative Ladder ~ GFWC clubs are challenged to annually step up to educate, engage, empower by tacking varied concrete steps of the Legislative Ladder GFWC Legislative Ladder fillable form Click here for instructions for joining the Legislative Action Center Membership GFWC MA Membership Advancement Plan GFWC Membership Recruitment Campaign Focus On: Clear Communication:
~ Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and will be available until the funding is exhausted. The GFWC Membership Toolkit is available in the Member Portal Women's History and Resource Center GFWC MA WHRC Advancement Plan Other Items of Interest: Massachusetts Youth Leadership Foundation MYL Foundation provides outstanding high school students with the skills, opportunities, and inspiration to affect positive change in their communities. GFWC Massachusetts is a sponsor for MassSTAR. The MassSTAR Leadership Conference was held 6.7-9.2024. Massachusetts Women's History Center (formerly Suffragist100MA) is a GFWC Massachusetts Partner
Misson: We work to engage the public about and in the fight for equitable rights of ALL women and marginalized populations in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts historically and today. Through education, the arts, events and convenings, our goal is to inspire greater civic participation to secure equity and equality for all. GFWC Affiliate Organizations:
Baby blankets donated by the GFWC Agawam Junior Women's Club to March of Dimes
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