GFWC Illinois

GFWC Illinois GFWC Illinois is a philanthropic organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. of age.

THE GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUBS (GFWC)

is one of the world's largest and oldest women's volunteer service organizations. Working locally through thousands of clubs in the United States and globally in more than 20 countries, GFWC members support the arts, preserve natural resources, promote education, encourage healthy lifestyles, stress civic involvement, and work toward world peace and

understanding. Clubs shape their local agendas to suit particular community needs. Each local chapter benefits from membership, service, material, and program support from state and national Federation levels. GFWC headquarters in Washington, DC, a National Historic Landmark, houses the Women's History and Resource Center, a collection of books, periodicals and records devoted to women's history and women in volunteerism. Illinois is proud to have 250 clubs and almost 8000 members of GFWC working hard to improve their communities. Our clubs have three levels of membership: General, Junior, and Juniorette. The Juniorettes are for girls 13-18 yrs. In the past there were age limits on the Juniors, being designed for the young homemakers. However those age restrictions were removed from the clubs years ago. In practice, the Junior clubs often meet at night as a convenience for working women, and the Generals often meet during the day.

🎉 Celebrate and recognize the incredible community impact our members made at this year’s GFWC Illinois 130th Convention...
03/25/2026

🎉 Celebrate and recognize the incredible community impact our members made at this year’s GFWC Illinois 130th Convention! Time is running out to register so be sure to do so today! 🙋🏻‍♀️

The crayons are rolling in for the GFWC Illinois Arts & Culture "Crayon Initiative" project! Thank you to Sherry Gramse ...
03/23/2026

The crayons are rolling in for the GFWC Illinois Arts & Culture "Crayon Initiative" project! Thank you to Sherry Gramse and the clubwomen and community of The Herrin Woman's Club in District 25 for this BIG bin of crayons!

Convention isn’t just a meeting—it’s a chance to connect, learn, celebrate, and return home motivated to make an even bi...
03/15/2026

Convention isn’t just a meeting—it’s a chance to connect, learn, celebrate, and return home motivated to make an even bigger impact in your local
communities. 💪🏻

More in the comments below! ⬇️

Do you have broken and unwanted crayons? If so, we have a great cause that gives them a second life! Details below...
03/14/2026

Do you have broken and unwanted crayons? If so, we have a great cause that gives them a second life! Details below...

After a several year hiatus, the Summer Art Camp is up and running again at Eastern Illinois University. Find all the de...
03/13/2026

After a several year hiatus, the Summer Art Camp is up and running again at Eastern Illinois University. Find all the details at this link: https://www.eiu.edu/art//camp.php

The Convention issue of The GFWC Illinois Clubwoman is available online now at: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcgl...
03/09/2026

The Convention issue of The GFWC Illinois Clubwoman is available online now at: chrome-extensio://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://gfwcillinois.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Convention-2026-Clubwoman_FINAL.pdf

Several of our ladies met with a number of our state legislators, including State Representative Nicole La Ha, who has s...
02/26/2026

Several of our ladies met with a number of our state legislators, including State Representative Nicole La Ha, who has sponsored Bill HB4654, a bill inspired by one of our dedicated members, Mary Lee Howard!

Becky Weber worked with the Representative’s Office, informing them of the bill. Way to go Becky!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

The bill, if passed, would amend the Human Trafficking Resource Center Notice Act and require that the Department of Transportation post a notice as required under the Act in all public restrooms of each roadside rest area.

Save the Date for the 130th Annual GFWC Illinois Convention in Bloomington, April 17-18th with Post Convention Board tak...
02/04/2026

Save the Date for the 130th Annual GFWC Illinois Convention in Bloomington, April 17-18th with Post Convention Board taking place on April 19th! 💃🏻🎉

Friday 4/17 Activities:
🌹Annual Club Meetings 9AM-11AM

🌹GFWC IL LEADS will take place from 10AM - 2PM; Registration for this is NOW OPEN on the website

🌹The Pre-Convention Board of Directors meeting will take place from 11AM - 1:30PM

🌹Opening Ceremony will begin at 3pm

Other noteworthy items:
🍍Installation of the 2026-2028 Officers and new Board Members will be on Saturday evening, 4/18

🌺Post-Convention Board of Directors Meeting will be held on Sunday 4/19 from 9am - 11:30am.

The complete and full schedule will be in the upcoming Call to Convention, but please save these dates NOW as we prepare to celebrate ONE VISION, ONE VOICE, ONE JOURNEY with all our Illinois clubwomen!


💙 Advocating for Children - Yesterday, Today, and Always 💙In the latest GFWC newsletter, our own Director of Junior Club...
02/04/2026

💙 Advocating for Children - Yesterday, Today, and Always 💙

In the latest GFWC newsletter, our own Director of Junior Clubs, Maria F Uribe, beautifully captures why the GFWC Junior Special Project, Advocates for Children, holds such deep meaning for Illinois Juniors. From our decades-long partnership with the Children’s Research Foundation to our commitment to prevention, education, and action through Our Promise… A Safe Place for Every Child, this work is personal, powerful, and purposeful.

Every hour volunteered and every dollar raised reflects our shared promise to protect and uplift children. We’re proud to turn compassion into action. 💙

📖 Read the article in the January 29 GFWC Newsletter.
https://www.gfwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NN-1.29.2026.pdf

It’s REPORTING TIME!! Reporting timeline includes activities occurring from January 1–December 31, 2025. ✅All statistica...
01/31/2026

It’s REPORTING TIME!!

Reporting timeline includes activities occurring from January 1–December 31, 2025. ✅

All statistical and narrative award entries are due by 11:59 p.m. on February 1st. ✅

It’s time to be rewarded and celebrated for all of your club’s hard work! 🎉🎊

01/12/2026

GFWC Learning Academy NOW Available to All Members

The GFWC Learning Academy is GFWC's online training platform. Check out the details and begin your path to lifelong learning!

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Joliet, IL
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