For over 100 years, the General Federation of Women's Clubs of Connecticut (GFWC/CT) has been part of an international organization with a mission to provide volunteer services, responds to challenges, and to seize a crisis as an opportunity for moving forward. Our mission encompasses being an innovative leader in education, growth, and development of women to benefit their children, their community and their government.

Our goal is to be of service to others, improve our social, cultural and physical environment and promote appreciation of the arts. We strive to become responsible leaders in our communities.

Our attention goes beyond the community to encourage women to expand their horizons by meeting new friends, stimulating new interests, gaining more knowledge, and through united efforts, creating new awareness of today's ever changing world.

GFWC of Connecticut has a membership of over 60 woman's clubs across the state with over 4,000 members, addressing issues of importance within six departments: the arts, conservation, education, home life, international affairs, and public affairs. With "Unity In Diversity" as a motto, our member clubs are able to choose programs and projects suitable to their interests. Thousands benefit from continuing programs delivered by our dedicated volunteers.

GFWC of Connecticut has:

Assisted in the development of the cancer Hotline.

Furnished the reception room and gave visibility for the first hospice in the country.

Established the link-up between Connecticut and the National Poison Control Center.

Donated funds for ear research and education, Hospital of St. Raphael.

Funded and furnished "safe havens'" for battered women and their children.

Promoted the work of Paul and Lisa Foundation to help sexually abused children.

Educated adults and children through RID, (Remove Intoxicated Drivers).

Donated funds to raise and train guide dogs for the blind through Fidelco Guide Dogs.

Raised funds, promoted tutor training and education through Literacy Volunteers of America.

Built the "GFWC/CT Bluebird Therapeutic Park" at the Alzheimer's Resource Center.

Advocated services and funding for CONNSACS, Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services.

Established the first conservation camp for girls in country.

Brought the Youth and the Law program to Connecticut schools.

Alpha Home, a shelter and transitional housing program for homeless families.

Helped Habitat for Humanity build a home in New London, CT area.

Connecticut Radio Information System

Connecticut Canine Search and Rescue

Rocky Hill Veterans' Home


For more information e-mail GFWC/CT@yahoo.com

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