Woman's Clubs are divided, geographically, into districts. The Woman's Club of Powhatan is a member of Lee District at the local level, GFWC Virginia at the state level and GFWC at the national level.
The following links will take you to the Lee District, GFWC Virginia and GFWC websites.
To go to GFWC's website, click here: gfwc.org
Since it was founded in 1890, the General Federation of Women's Clubs has been a unifying force, bringing together local women's clubs from around the country and throughout the world. Although there is considerable diversity in the ages, interests, and experiences of GFWC clubwomen, all are united by a dedication to community improvement through volunteer service.
Accomplishments during GFWC's first century include: establishing 75 percent of the country's public libraries, developing kindergartens in the public schools, and working for food and drug regulation.
During its second century, the Federation has pledged to maintain its
commitment to working for a better world. With "Unity in Diversity" as its motto and a strong umbrella of programs that clubs may adapt to suit the needs of their communities, GFWC encourages the
flexibility that has enabled it to expand its reach in a rapidly changing society.
Accomplishments during GFWC's first century include: establishing 75 percent of the country's public libraries, developing kindergartens in the public schools, and working for food and drug regulation.
During its second century, the Federation has pledged to maintain its
commitment to working for a better world. With "Unity in Diversity" as its motto and a strong umbrella of programs that clubs may adapt to suit the needs of their communities, GFWC encourages the
flexibility that has enabled it to expand its reach in a rapidly changing society.
At the state level, we are members of GFWC Virginia which was organized in 1907 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. GFWC Virginia has around 4,800 members in 173 clubs. The state of Virginia is divided into eight districts, Alice Kyle (which includes Cumberland and Amelia counties), Blue Ridge, Lee, Northern, Shenandoah, Southside, South Western and Tidewater.
To go to GFWC Virginia's website, click here: GFWCVirginia.org
To go to GFWC Virginia's website, click here: GFWCVirginia.org
The Woman's Club of Powhatan is a member of Lee District which has 34 clubs and around 900 members.
To go to Lee District's website, click here: leedistrict.org
GFWC Headquarters, Washington D.C.
