Walhalla Woman's Club

05/01/2026

Another year complete for the Walhalla Woman's Club. Thank you to our fearless leader, Becky Greiner Wise for a job well done! New officers are in place and ready to plan for another great year!

03/21/2026

Beautiful day for Bellfest at Jocassee! Our bird feeders and Nature Walk Bingo were enjoyed by the young and young at heart.🦋🐛🐝🐞

03/21/2026

GFWC Call to Action --- Urge your Members of Congress to Increase Funding in its FY 2027 Appropriations Bills for Services to Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Today!

Victims of domestic violence and sexual assault should not be turned away when seeking assistance because of a lack of local resources. Urge Congress to increase funding in its FY 2027 appropriations bills for services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault through programs authorized in the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund, and the Family Violence Prevention Services Act (FVPSA). These programs are cost-effective and lifesaving, significantly impacting the safety and well-being of families every day.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2025 National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey shows nearly half of all women (45.1%) and 1 in 6 men have experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence, or stalking during their lifetime. Research indicates that programs that teach young people healthy relationship skills, such as communication, effectively managing feelings, and problem-solving, can prevent violence. These skills can stop violence in dating relationships before it occurs.

According to a 2025 survey by the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence, 60% of r**e crisis centers experienced an increased demand for services; 53% have been forced to reduce staff; and 50% of programs lack a full-time therapist/counselor on staff. According to the National Network to End Domestic Violence’s 20th Annual Domestic Violence Counts Report (September 10, 2025), 84,146 victims of domestic violence received services in one day. However, on the same day, 13,018 requests for services went unmet due to a lack of funding, resources, and/or staff. Of those unmet requests for services, 58% sought emergency shelter or transitional housing and safety planning. Survivors and their children need a safe place to stay as they escape abuse and rebuild their lives.

Federal funding is essential. When services are provided, our nation sees lower long-term costs, better public health, and safer communities. R**e crisis center programs and domestic violence shelters form essential components of a comprehensive response to combating violent crime in our communities.

To contact your Member of Congress, visit: https://www.gfwc.org/legislative-action/

02/22/2026

Our club presented $1500 to the Oconee County Veterans Council to assist those who have served our country when they experience times of need. OCVC helps with housing, transportation, repairs and emergencies that arise.

The donation was made possible through a grant written by the Walhalla Woman’s Club and awarded by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of SC Progress Foundation.

The presentation was made during a full council meeting. Pictured here are council member Thomas Wagner, club members Ann Miller, Lisa Holbrook, Bobbie Wilhite, Janet Smalley, council member Thomas Williams and club member Vanessa Penton.

02/20/2026

READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY is March 2nd! GFWC-SC has previously shared a great project idea for Reading Baskets for local schools for this 2024-2026 term. Project specifics can be found here: https://shorturl.at/8cUP1

Please review the information. Can't wait to see all your posts on March 2 of reading baskets provided and/or GFWC members reading to children's classrooms! LOVE this project! GFWC

11/19/2025

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Walhalla!

10/19/2025

10/04/2025

WWC participated in the inaugural Oconee County Native Plant Festival.

07/26/2025

Congratulations to our WWC member, Terri Havice on this recognition!

07/23/2025

Thank you to the GFWC Walhalla Woman's Club for registering to participate in the GFWC International Day of Service on Sept. 27th! We look forward to hearing how your club helped increase public awareness about domestic and sexual violence in your community. Walhalla Woman's Club

05/08/2025

Final meeting before summer break.