Together in Service ~ United in Friendship

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The New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs is the largest volunteer women's service organization in the state and a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. We provide opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service through participation in local clubs, enabling members to make a difference in the lives of others, one project at a time.

The New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs is a proud partner with Douglass Residential College at Rutgers University. In addition, Douglass students enjoy the many benefits of partnerships including NJSFWC-sponsored scholarship programs.

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Latest News

Cavanaugh wins Cecilia Gaines Holland Award

May 9, 2019

The 75th Cecilia Gaines Holland Award was presented to Terry Cavanaugh of the Suburban Woman’s Club of Pompton Plains on May 7 at the NJSFWC Annual Convention. Terry…

Happy 35th, Women’s History & Resource Center

May 2, 2019

May 1 marked the 35th anniversary of the opening of the Women’s History and Resource Center (WHRC). Over the last three and a half decades, the WHRC has…

May Is National Foster Care Month

April 25, 2019

We all have a responsibility as individuals, neighbors, community members, and citizens to help create, healthy, nurturing and safe experiences for children. We can each play a part…

May Is Mental Health Awareness Month

April 17, 2019

In a given year in the United States, approximately 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Despite that prevalence, mental…

Giving Every Child a Shot at Life

April 11, 2019

From the GFWC: Advocate2Vaccinate is a Shot@Life program held during the month of April. GFWC International Outreach Chairman Marybeth Williams encourages us all to advocate for global vaccine…

GFWC Convention 2019: Register by June 1

April 4, 2019

Bridging Our Differences, Broadening Our Horizons. Registration Deadline June 1 The clubwomen of the Texas Federation are hosting the 2019 GFWC Annual Convention and anxious to welcome you…

Convention 2019: “Celebrate A Proud Legacy”

March 28, 2019

125th Annual Convention May 6-8, 2019. Hundreds of clubwomen celebrated 125 years of service to our communities, the State of New Jersey, and the GFWC. We enjoyed three…

Observe Child Abuse Prevention Month

March 21, 2019

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and it encourages communities to promote healthy development for children. Everyone can make a difference! What Can You Do? Participate in Wear…

Leave Your Mark: Plant a Tree

March 14, 2019

“I think that I shall never see… A poem lovely as a tree.” –Joyce Kilmer One of International President Mary Ellen Brock’s Seven Grand Initiatives is to plant…

State Spelling Bee Winners Announced

March 9, 2019

The New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs is proud to announce the Top 3 winners of the State Spelling Bee, held on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at…

Celebrating 125 Years; Looking for New Members

February 28, 2019

New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC) of GFWC is actively looking for women to join its local clubs. If you are interested in community service opportunities,…

Our History: Palisades Preservation

February 21, 2019

Women Who Reached For The Stars: A series exploring NJSFWC’s proud legacy Series 3: Emily E. Williamson As we continue this series, we will introduce you to another…

The General Federation of Woman's Clubs

We have been a part of the General Federation of Women's Clubs since our founding. With over 80,000 members worldwide the GFWC is one of the worlds largest and oldest nonpartisan, nonprofit, nondenominational, women's volunteer service organizations. It was founded in 1890 and chartered by the 56th Congress in 1901.

To read more about our partnership with GFWC, go to the OUR FEDERATION page.