GFWC Supports
Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation
GFWC has agreed to support the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation (WSNMF), the entity authorized by the United States Congress to establish a commemorative work on federal land in Washington, DC, to honor the pioneers of the early American movement for women’s equality. This monument will be the first monument honoring women located on the National Mall.
National Coast Guard Museum
GFWC International President Suellen B. Brazil attended a congressional breakfast on Capitol Hill to celebrate the progress being made on the National Coast Guard Museum in New London, CT, of which GFWC is a proud supporter., GFWC facilitated a webinar for the National Coast Guard Museum to generate support and funding for its construction. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is the only military branch that does not have a museum to honor its service members' contributions. All members of Congress provided remarks on the importance of the National Coast Guard Museum's existence and its role in preserving USCG's contributions and inspiring future generations. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) provided closing remarks saying the project is "okay, in the House Appropriations Bill," much to everyone's delight.
GFWC has agreed to support the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Foundation (WSNMF), the entity authorized by the United States Congress to establish a commemorative work on federal land in Washington, DC, to honor the pioneers of the early American movement for women’s equality. This monument will be the first monument honoring women located on the National Mall.
- GFWC, with support from WSNMF, will launch a fundraising campaign to raise $150,000.
- Incorporated in the goal of $150,000 will be a $35,000 In-Kind Donation for hosting an annual event at the GFWC Headquarters and a very generous $26,000 contribution made by Colonel Carol Habgood, USAF Retired, as a member of the WSNMF Founders Circle.
- The remaining $89,000 will be raised by members, clubs, etc. over the 9-year period leading up to the unveiling of the monument.
- WSNMF will track GFWC donations made by check or the GFWC Fund donation button on the WSMNF donation website.
National Coast Guard Museum
GFWC International President Suellen B. Brazil attended a congressional breakfast on Capitol Hill to celebrate the progress being made on the National Coast Guard Museum in New London, CT, of which GFWC is a proud supporter., GFWC facilitated a webinar for the National Coast Guard Museum to generate support and funding for its construction. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is the only military branch that does not have a museum to honor its service members' contributions. All members of Congress provided remarks on the importance of the National Coast Guard Museum's existence and its role in preserving USCG's contributions and inspiring future generations. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) provided closing remarks saying the project is "okay, in the House Appropriations Bill," much to everyone's delight.
GFWC Affiliate Organizations
► Click here for information about each Affiliate Organizations as listed in the GFWC Manual
► Click here for a one-page list of Affiliate Organizations
Newest Affiliate:
► Alzheimer's Association ~ 2024
Platinum level:
► Heifer International ~ since 2009
► Hope for Justice ~ since 2022
► Shot@Life, United Nations Foundation ~ since 2012
► St. Jude Children's Research Hospital ~ since 2015
Gold level:
► Canine Companions ~ since 1990
► March of Dimes ~ since 1938
► Operation Smile ~ since 1988
► US Fund for UNICEF ~ circa 1960
► Click here for a one-page list of Affiliate Organizations
Newest Affiliate:
► Alzheimer's Association ~ 2024
Platinum level:
► Heifer International ~ since 2009
► Hope for Justice ~ since 2022
► Shot@Life, United Nations Foundation ~ since 2012
► St. Jude Children's Research Hospital ~ since 2015
Gold level:
► Canine Companions ~ since 1990
► March of Dimes ~ since 1938
► Operation Smile ~ since 1988
► US Fund for UNICEF ~ circa 1960
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March of Dimes Toolkit ~ includes info on making baby blankets/hats, how to create/package “Personal Care” kits/care packages for parents in the NICU/hospital, how to fundraise through March for Babies, info on Prematurity Awareness Month (November), how to Share Your Story, how to Advocate today! how to become a volunteer leader!
Baby blankets donated by the GFWC Agawam Junior Women's Club to March of Dimes ►
Baby blankets donated by the GFWC Agawam Junior Women's Club to March of Dimes ►