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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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From GFWC: New March of Dimes Projects

February 7, 2019

GFWC’s partnership with March of Dimes makes it easy for clubwomen to support the Juniors’ Special Program: Advocates for Children. March of Dimes hosts baby showers for military…

New Jersey Clubs Highlighted by GFWC

January 31, 2019

Over the past month, our New Jersey Clubs have been featured as Volunteers in Action in the GFWC blog for their outstanding volunteer efforts. Click here to go…

Cooperative Giving Project with Soles4Souls

January 23, 2019

One of the GFWC 2018–2020 Seven Grand Initiatives is to donate 1,000 pairs of used shoes, and registering with Soles4Souls is one way that your club can participate.…

Read Across America Day March 2

January 16, 2019

How to Plan for Dr. Seuss’ Birthday: March 2 is Dr. Seuss’ birthday and Read Across America Day, an observance which encourages young children to celebrate reading. Whether…

Take a Trip with the NJSFWC!

January 9, 2019

FOUR trips are planned for 2019. They are: Holland Tulip Festival, May 9-16, 2019. Eight days and seven nights, featuring Chicago, Holland, Grand Rapids, Mackinac Island, and Dearborn,…

Women Who Reached for the Stars: Cecilia Gaines Holland

January 2, 2019

A series exploring NJSFWC’s proud legacy​ As we continue this series, we will step back in time to introduce you to another woman who had the vision to…

Human Trafficking Awareness Month

December 30, 2018

Children around the globe — whether born abroad or right here in our backyard — face a world of significant challenges, but also immense opportunity. UNICEF USA is working to build…

Happy Birthday to Us!

December 10, 2018

November 16, 1894…It was a cold Friday morning when approximately 150 women met in Union Hall, Orange, New Jersey. To arrive on time for the 10 AM meeting,…

From GFWC: Take Legislative Action!

November 20, 2018

Sign in Red! As you may have read, GFWC is launching a legislative action plan called “Recognize the Red”. As part of this plan, GFWC is selecting two…

Boatsie’s Boxes on the Way

November 9, 2018

NEW BRUNSWICK – There’s no place like home for the holidays. But many overseas military men and women spend the holiday away from home and away from their…

Women Who Reached For The Stars: Margaret Tufts Yardley

November 1, 2018

A series exploring NJSFWC’s proud legacy​ As we enter our 125th year, this series will introduce you to the women who had the vision to reach for the…

Happy 100th Birthday, Douglass College!

September 18, 2018

The New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs founded Douglass College in 1918 and we’re proud to share this milestone occasion with them. What began in 1911 as…

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.