Signature Programs

The goal of the GFWC Signature Program is to increase awareness of and help prevent the widespread occurrence of domestic and sexual violence abuse in communities across the nation. 

The Signature Program has eight areas of focus:

• Campus Sexual Assault
• Child Abuse
• Elder Abuse
• Human Trafficking for Sexual Purposes
• Intimate Partner Violence
• Military Sexual Assault
• Teen Dating Violence
• Violence Against Native American Women

The GFWC Juniors Special Program: Advocates for Children works to make a difference in the life of a child by 

being an advocate, a voice for children, and 

to teach and encourage parents, caregivers, and others in the community to advocate for children at the grassroots level.  

Children depend on the advocacy of others, especially their parents and caregivers, to protect and promote their interests.

GFWC advocates for children by working to:

Ensure that they are protected from harmful situations.

Encourage healthy physical and emotional lifestyles.

Impact policy to improve children’s lives.

The purpose of the state project is to support and promote formal and informal education that guides the growth and development of children throughout their preschool years (birth to age five).

Objectives:

1. Identify traditional, and non-traditional, Early Childhood Education opportunities throughout the state 
2. Provide educational supplies and/or offer support to ECE venues
3. Provide educational information to club members to enable them to understand the importance of ECE
4. Educate members of the public in the value of ECE

The study of art and culture enriches the human experience. 

Art education improves problem solving and critical thinking skills, builds focus and perseverance, and nurtures creativity, confidence, and collaboration. 

Cultural awareness promotes effective communication and profoundly increases the ability to appreciate and enjoy a variety of new people and experiences.

Examples: Art Supply Drive; Donate seasonal and holiday themed coloring sheets for children. 

This program reminds us that we are part of a larger society and responsible for undertaking actions that will create a better quality of life and foster a sense of community—locally, regionally, nationally, and globally. 

The four broad areas of this effort include: 

• Citizenship
• Crime Prevention, Safety, and Disaster Preparedness
• the Needy, Hungry, and Homeless
• Our Military Personnel & Veterans

Examples: sock drive for homeless shelter; support Wreaths across America

We aim to help others, while we also continue to learn.

Projects in the Education Community Service Program are designed to foster schools, as well as other educational institutions

and opportunities, and to promote literacy, libraries, and the love of a good book. 

Through these efforts, we encourage the

growth of individuals and communities at home and around the world.

Examples: Little Free Library; establish a scholarship

The GFWC Environment Community Service Program encourages us to become stewards of the earth by working to preserve the world’s resources, protect wildlife and domesticated animals, live sustainably, and beautify our communities and enjoy nature.

Examples: Adopt-a-Mile; Organize a household hazardous waste collection 

The human body, mind, and spirit comprise our health and wellness. 

To improve our wellbeing, we must address three key components: nutrition, disease prevention, and physical and emotional care. 

This Community Service Program aims to explore the various opportunities for awareness and advancement of each of these vital areas.

Examples: establish a school garden; Partner with a local assisted living home to provide senior exercise equipment (yoga mats, etc)