German Ladies General Benevolent Society

06/04/2026

Are you a woman of German heritage living in the Bay Area?

We would love to welcome you into something truly special.

Since 1870, the German Ladies’ General Benevolent Society has brought women together in service, friendship, and community. Today, more than 200 members proudly continue this 150+ year tradition of connection and giving back.

We are a group of women rooted in German heritage, united by a shared commitment to supporting others. Whether you feel deeply connected to your heritage or are just beginning to explore it, there is a place for you here.

✨ Your next chapter starts here.

Come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.

👉 Learn more and join us at germanladiesbenevolentsociety.org

05/14/2026

Wer nimmt dieses Jahr den Eurovision-Pokal mit nach Hause? 👑🎤

Join OPEN AUSTRIA and the Bay Area international community for a lively Eurovision gathering in San Francisco full of music, drama, costumes, and community spirit. Flags encouraged! 🇪🇺

12/07/2025

Fundraiser for the German Ladies General Benevolent Society at Germania Verein's beautiful Christmas Market at the Germania Hall in San Jose!
Thank you, Pamela Sommer, for inviting us!

11/23/2025

Advent Tea at Lehr’s
1581 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131

November 24th at 6 pm-8 pm

Enjoy some seasonal Besinnlichkeit with fellow Germans at Lehr’s — and maybe discover a few holiday treats!
We’ll also put together holiday boxes and create Christmas cards for our clients.

10/24/2025

Join us for a Kinderabenteuer Playdate – Weihnachtsbasteln! 🎄✨
German-speaking and learning families with children aged 0 to 6 are invited to a play date full of creativity, and Christmas cheer. There will be festive arts and crafts, some snacks, and warm drinks for everyone. Come meet other families, make new friends, and celebrate the spirit of Christmas and community together! ❤️

📍 Sponsored by Adda Clevenger School (Presidio, San Francisco)
🤝 Organized by the German Ladies’ General Benevolent Society

Please RSVP on the Eventbrite webpage

German playdate for children aged 0 to 6. Come join us, bring your family, and enjoy some festive time together — we can’t wait to see you!

09/20/2025

Visit us today at 240 John F. Kennedy Drive in the Golden Gate Park and pick up a soccerball and learn about the German Ladies General Benevolent Society. The weather is lovely. 😍

07/31/2025

Dear community,
Our next Kinderabenteuer Playdate in the Presidio is just around the corner—and you won’t want to miss it!

Starting in August, we’ll be switching to a quarterly schedule, so this is your chance to join us before the next playdate in November.

Sign up now and come enjoy a fun-filled morning with us and your little adventurers. We can’t wait to see you there!

A playdate in the Presidio for German-speaking kids age 0 to 6 - Presented by the GLGBS and sponsored by the Adda Clevenger School

06/10/2025

Dear parents of children aged 0–6,
We’re hosting our third German playdate this coming Sunday at Adda Clevenger School in the Presidio, and we’d love to welcome you and your little ones.
Please register on the Eventbrite page so that we know how many snacks to buy.
See you on Sunday!

A playdate in the Presidio for German-speaking kids age 0 to 6 - Presented by the GLGBS and sponsored by the Adda Clevenger School

05/14/2025

We are delighted to invite German-speaking children, as well as those learning German, aged 0 to 6, to another Play Date! Please RSVP here (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-kinderabenteuer-play-date-tickets-1328515809549) for your family and enjoy this beautiful Sunday!

05/10/2025

The German Benevolent Ladies at the wonderful GABA Gala!