GFWC Texas

02/01/2025

Reporting, Reporting, REPORTING!!!

Remember that today is the last day to submit your reports to district chairman. Reports have to either be postmarked or time stamped with today’s date. Find forms at https://www.gfwctexas.org/reporting-forms/

Reporting Forms Club Level Reporting Information Club Reporting Form InformationInstructions:Reporting Deadline: FEBRUARY 1st.Submit Club Level Entry Cover Sheet with up to TWO pages narrative to the appropriate District Chairman by email or mail.Clubs are responsible for keeping a copy for…

01/10/2025

January 2025 is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

January is also known as Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a key time for us to educate ourselves about human trafficking and crucially to learn to spot the signs of trafficking. It also provides an opportunity for us to take these messages to our workplaces, our communities, our school representatives, and everywhere else.

At Hope For Justice, we investigate cases of human trafficking and work closely with law enforcement to rescue victims and ensure evidence is gathered against perpetrators to see them brought to justice. Our team of investigators is drawn from some of the most respected and prestigious law enforcement agencies in the country, such as the FBI and NCIS.

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, January 2025, culminates in the annual observation of National Freedom Day on February 1, 2025.

What can you do?

Become part of a community of amazing volunteers, learn about the issue, or download resources. Awareness Ieads to action! To find out more about opportunities to partner with Hope for Justice, email:

[email protected]

Create the For The 150 symbol and share it on social media to raise awareness.

Use both hands - make a fist and show five fingers on the other. Then, ask someone to take a photo and share this on social media. This is a symbol to show you're standing up for the 50 million people in modern slavery. We're encouraging you to share the image with the hashtag

01/07/2025

Online until 8:30 tonight for any reporting questions. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7960859403

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01/04/2025

This video is based on the theme 'Protecting the Pollinators' introduced by Billie Williams, our previous GFWC Texas President, and is featured in the YouTube clip. Appearances are also made by previous GFWC Texas Presidents Cindy Simmons, Carol Habgood, and Patti Poe. The clip is set to the tune 'That's How Country Boys Roll' by Billy Currington.

GFWC Texas Communications and Public Relations committee is presenting this for fellow clubwomen. The General Federation of Women’s Clubs is an international...

01/04/2025

January 2025 is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, as declared by a written proclamation from Texas Governor Greg Abbott. The official proclamation is attached below for your information.

01/02/2025

As GFWC welcomes this new year, we celebrate you—our dedicated volunteers—who inspire and uplift others every single day. 💙

May 2025 bring you personal growth, meaningful connections, and countless opportunities to enhance lives through your incredible service. Let’s make this year one of compassion, impact, and lasting change. 🌟

01/01/2025

ARTS and CULTURE

Are you considering submitting under Arts and Culture? If not, consider the following options:

Canine Companions - such as making vests for dogs or stuffed puppies; make donations for dorm rooms or decorate dorm rooms at Regional Training Centers; or participate in the Canine Companions Signature Event - Dog Fest Walk' n Roll.

Heifer International - such as Construct and decorate a parade float designed to promote Heifer Internation and join in the next parade in your community or hand out bookmarks and "Cow Trail Candy" along the parade route.

March of Dimes - such as making blankets for babies to be distributed to military moms at baby showers sponsored by the March of Dimes; or create baby hats from the March of Dimes toolkit that provides instructions and guidance for pattern and size; or use your creative skills to make handmade costumes for babies in the NICU.

Get creative, club members!
Report what your club has done for these worthy GFWC Affiliate Organizations in 2024.

12/17/2024

Congratulations, Barbara Terrell (60 years), Jenny Allen (50 years), and Sylvia Huckabee (35 years) for your years of service to GFWC and the Stephenville Community.

12/11/2024

Great job ladies!

12/08/2024

Utilizing the voice of Club women, a new alliance with the Alzheimer's Association has been formed via the GFWC legislative action center.

12/07/2024

GFWC Texas members attended the GFWC Holiday Open House with Suellen Brazil, GFWC International President, and Shannon Bailey, Director of Junior Clubs at the GFWC Headquarters.

12/07/2024

Sad news from Rio Grande City, just received the following:

Lydia Garza Saenz has passed away and was reunited with her husband and two children who welcomed her into heaven this afternoon.

Her daughter, Aissa Diaz, is heartbroken, as you can imagine. Please send up prayers for her and the other family members.

Lydia was a legend in our community, and an inspiring and tireless leader in Federation.

She was one of a kind, with amazing talents and gifts. A beautiful woman whose absence on earth will be felt deeply, she will always be remembered for her kindness, faith, courage, and elegance.

She left behind some pretty big shoes to fill.

❤️,
Mary Nettie

12/03/2024

Giving Tuesday

11/22/2024

The Community Service Project area of focus for the 2025 GFWC International Day of Service is domestic and sexual violence. Please mark your calendar for Saturday, September 27, 2025. Project ideas, resources, and branding materials will be posted on website and uploaded to the GFWC Digital Library. Stay tuned as there is much more to come!

11/19/2024

11/18/2024

Tonight’s Zoom meeting for reporting is about District Chairman reports. All district chairman are encouraged to attend. Please check the latest newsletter for the link.

11/09/2024

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