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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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Leaders Appear on Spotlight NJ

May 25, 2019

GFWC International President Mary Ellen Brock, NJSFWC President Mary Wolfe,  and Women Who Reach for the Stars Chairman Linda Babeuf were recently interviewed by Della Crews of NJN12…

The 7 Grand Initiatives

May 16, 2019

You’ve probably heard the term, “7 Grand Initiatives.” But you might not know what they are or where they came from. Our own Mary Ellen Brock from New…

NJSFWC 38th Annual Women of Achievement

May 13, 2019

The Women of Achievement awards were created to recognize outstanding women in various fields throughout New Jersey. They are sponsored by the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s…

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…

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.