Accomplishments
One need look no further than her local women's club to find the key to community improvement. The dedication of our more than 100,000 GFWC clubwomen has made it possible to achieve the following:
- Recognized on the floor of the United States Senate as "a gem among our midst" by Senator Joseph Biden (Del.) in 2006 for members' work in bringing hope to victims and survivors of domestic violent and abuse
- Generously contributed $180,000 for a fully-equipped ambulance to be used by the New York City Fire Department in response to the loss of equipment suffered as the result of 9/11
- Fulfilled a commitment to America's Promise by raising and donating over $13.5 million in books and materials to public libraries and public school libraries through its Libraries 2000 Program
- Partnered with the President's Commission on the Celebration of Women in American History in an effort to increase awareness of the important role women have played in local communities since our country was founded
- Sponsored a nationwide discussion on the changing roles of women through, "Which way Forward for Women?" forums
- Initiated the annual Jane Cunningham Croly /GFWC Print Journalist Contest for Excellent in Covering Issues of Concern to Women
- GFWC founder Jane Cunningham Croly inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1994
- Initiated a Safety for Older Americans Program
- Instituted a Youth Suicide Prevention Program
- Founded the GFWC Women's History and REsource Center
- Started an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Education Program for women and children
- Supported equal pay for equal work
- Recognized as the first women's organization to endorse the Peace Corps
- Recognized as the first women's organization to implement an AIDS education program
These and many more accomplishments are the reward for the hard work and lifelog dedication of GFWC clubwomen.
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