General Federation of Women's Clubs Metropolitan Los Angeles

06/14/2026

The Legacy of Leadership Gala: A Momentous Success
The highlight of the evening was a formal celebratory dinner honoring Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang. We were deeply honored to promptly celebrate his recent election victory and express our profound appreciation for his steadfast, year-after-year support and invaluable community partnership since our inaugural Installation in 2022!

The Officers and Founding Members of GFWC Metropolitan Los Angeles extend their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made The Legacy of Leadership Gala: An Evening of Distinction & Civic Appreciation a momentuous success!

On Saturday, June 13, 2026, our esteemed Founding Members and Past Presidents gathered alongside civic leaders at the spectacular 9th Floor Rooftop (Dante) at the Maybourne Hotel in Beverly Hills to celebrate community spirit, leadership, and a shared vision for service!

05/08/2026

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It's WHRC Wednesday! We're in the middle of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8, 2026) so let's take a look at a few of the many, many GFWC members and leaders who were also educators. To narrow our choices down to a manageable number, we looked for club founders who were born in the 19th century ... and it was still a large number, so we chose four of them to share with you today. Clockwise from top left:

Helen A. Whittier (1846-1925), founder and first president of the Middlesex Woman's Club (Massachusetts), and President of the Massachusetts Federation, 1904-1907. An art teacher, she took over her father's textile mill in 1888 but returned to teaching in later years.

Maria de Lopez (1881-1977), founder of the Woman's City Club of Los Angeles, and active in many other clubs. A dedicated educator, she taught English as a second language in high school before becoming a professor at UCLA.

Anna J.H. Pennybacker (1861-1938), founder of the Tyler Woman's Club (Texas) who made her way up through the ranks to serve as GFWC President, 1912-1916. She was a teacher both before and after her marriage, and wrote a textbook, "A New History of Texas for Schools," in 1900.

Elizabeth Bender Cloud (1888-1965), founder of the Oregon Trail Woman's Club (Oregon) and the only Native American woman to serve as GFWC Chairman of Indian Affairs at the national level, 1950-1954. She trained as a teacher at the Hampton Institute, and taught at schools on several reservations as well as the Carlisle Indian School.

Check the comments for links to learn more about these women, and please let us know about teachers in your club, historic or present-day!

03/27/2026

03/27/2026

Get ready to be inspired 🌟 at the 2026 GFWC Annual Convention, June 26-29, in Scottsdale, Arizona!

Join us for an exclusive presentation with Chief Warrant Officer Five (Ret.) Phyllis J. Wilson — a global leader, Hall of Fame inductee, Special Operations veteran, and President of the Military Women's Memorial and Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation.

From 37 years in Military Intelligence to advising national defense leaders, her story is one of resilience, leadership, and service.

🔥 Don’t miss this chance to hear from one of America’s most influential military voices!

Seats will go fast — be there!

To register, visit: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=30941

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03/08/2026

Advocacy in Action: Supporting Los Angeles Families 🕊️
​In honor of , the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) Metropolitan Los Angeles wants to shine a light on the incredible work of Good Shepherd Shelter.

​As a transitional shelter for mothers and children impacted by domestic violence, Good Shepherd is a cornerstone of hope in our city. Our members are dedicated to supporting their mission of breaking the cycle of abuse through education, trauma-informed care, and secure housing.

​Today, we honor the strength of the women at Good Shepherd and the advocates working tirelessly to support them.

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03/01/2026

02/05/2026

Official Call to Convention...

"CLIMBING TOGETHER, SHAPING TOMORROW: EXPERIENCE THE 2026 GFWC ANNUAL CONVENTION"

The 2026 GFWC Annual Convention takes place June 26-30, in vibrant Scottsdale, Arizona. Against a backdrop of sun-drenched vistas and breathtaking sunsets, GFWC members will be Climbing Together, Shaping Tomorrow through inspirational business sessions, informative workshops, fun socials, and more....

Register Today at https://www.eventsquid.com/event/30941

01/22/2026

12/31/2025

12/30/2025

Join us in Inglewood for our next Homeowners’ Resource Fair. We are proud to be partnering with the Center of Hope-Community Development Corporation & the Inglewood Board of Realtors for an informative fair covering important topics, such as Proposition 19, the property tax implications for family inheritance and the death of a Property owner, and more. This event is free and open to the public!

📆 Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
🕗Time: 9 AM - 12 PM
🏢Location: Center of Hope, 9550 Crenshaw Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90305

Additional community partners and participating organizations to be announced soon.