GFWC-Mecosta "Heart of the Lakes"

GFWC-Mecosta "Heart of the Lakes" Our purpose is to advance the education of women and work toward improving the lives of families in our area.

The GFWC (General Federation of Women's Club) is an international women's organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer services. OUR STORY: 1868: GFWC roots can be traced back to 1868 when Jane Cunningham Croly (1829-1901), a professional New York journalist who wrote under the pen name of Jennie June, attempted to attend a dinner at a all-male

press club honoring British novelist Charles Dickens. Croly was denied admittance based upon her gender, and, in response, she formed a club for women. She chose the name Sorosis, a Greek word meaning "aggregation;a sweet flavor of may fruits." In 1890, Jane Croly , founder of Sorosis, extended an invitation to woman's clubs thoughout the United States to attend a ratification convention in New York City. 63 clubs attended on April 23-25 and took action to form the Genera Federation of Woman's Club. GFWC's emblem depicts a circular band signifying eternity. In the center of the circle band, the crusader's shield emerges from a darkened world ( represented by the field of darkness), which represents enlightenment. The enameled colors-red, white, and blue-are the colors of the United States of America. the red implies courage, the white equals purity, and the blue stands for constancy.

01/06/2025
Mark your calendar ladies!
01/06/2025

Mark your calendar ladies!

Great News!
12/22/2024

Great News!

12/16/2024

GFWC Mecosta in Michigan hosts grant presentations to local charities, school districts and community organizations

Thank you to everyone that supports us so that we are able to support our community!
12/16/2024

Thank you to everyone that supports us so that we are able to support our community!

GFWC Mecosta in Michigan hosts grant presentations to local charities, school districts and community organizations

Thank you to everyone that came out to Canadian Lakes yesterday for the Veterans Day Program. Thank you to all of our Ve...
11/12/2024

Thank you to everyone that came out to Canadian Lakes yesterday for the Veterans Day Program.

Thank you to all of our Veterans for their service.

11/11/2024

Please join us on Veterans Day!

11/11/2024

Thanks to GFWC members nationwide and internationally this year's GFWC National Day of Service, September 28, impact statistics increased substantially! GFWC appreciates everyone's dedication to help end food insecurity and hunger.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 27, 2025, for the 3rd annual event. More information will be available soon on GFWC's website: www.GFWC.org

10/31/2024

This partnership has been many months in the making! We are beyond thrilled to announce that the GFWC (General Federation of Women's Clubs) has joined the Women's Suffrage National Monument Foundation as a National Partner.

What GFWC members need to know:

💜 The GFWC has launched a fund to raise $150,000 in support of building the Women's Suffrage National Monument. Members of the GFWC who wish to contribute to the GFWC Women's Monument Fund can donate here: https://donorbox.org/womensmonument-gfwc

🤍 GFWC Parliamentarian Colonel Carol A. Habgood, USAF Retired, has kicked off the fund with a $26,000 gift. We are so grateful for your support, Colonel!!

💛 GFWC International President Suellen Brazil has been named an Ambassador of the Women's Suffrage National Monument Foundation. Learn more about our Ambassadors here: https://www.womensmonument.org/council-of-ambassadors

Together, the General Federation of Women's Clubs and the Women's Suffrage National Monument Foundation are changing history! Will you join us? 🌻🌻

>> For more information, you can read the full press release here: https://www.womensmonument.org/general-federation-of-womens-clubs-joins-the-womens-suffrage-national-monument-foundation-as-a-national-partner

10/31/2024

"GFWC Clubwoman Magazine --- Fall 2024" Now Available!

Inside you’ll find exciting and informative stories:

* Empowering Change: A Look at the First 100 Days of the 2024-2026 Administration

* The Role Storytelling Plays in Advancing a Brand by Honorary Chairman Leslie Capps

* Say Hello to the New GFWC Corporate Partners & Development Committee

* GFWC Façade Restoration & Beautification Project: Protecting and Preserving the Future of 1734 N Street

To download a copy, visit: https://www.gfwc.org/clubwoman-magazine/

10/21/2024

Lisa Belisle, the GFWC Michigan 2nd VP, is hosting Zoom Office Hours this Thursday, October 24 at both 10:00 am and 6:00 pm. She is fresh from a wonderful GFWC Michigan hosted Great Lakes Region Conference and ready to talk Membership and answer questions! Please email [email protected] for the Zoom link.

10/21/2024

Here is the menu:
Tomatoes
Cucumbers
Grapes
Plums
Cottage Cheese
Frozen Celery
Potatoes
Cereal
Broccoli
Marshmallow

Please help spread the word!
The Greater Big Rapids Mobile Food Pantry
Saturday October 26, 2024, 10 AM, Mecosta County Fairgrounds

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PO Box 395
Mecosta, MI
49332

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