Submitted by:
                                                                                          Carole Speechley
                                                                                          NJSFWC Communications Chairman
                                                                                          609-368-5243
                                                                                          speechley@njsfwc.org

NJSFWC Press Release
IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April, 2021	

NJSFWC Proud to Announce Volunteer Totals
 
The New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs of GFWC (NJSFWC) is proud to report that in 2020 the New Jersey Clubs that reported indicated a total of 16,963 projects, 320,119 volunteer hours, and $2.3 million dollars in cash and in-kind donations to worthy organizations.

NJSFWC President Jan Hanson commented:  "Even a Pandemic could not stop the work of the amazing New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs.  Members continued to serve their community sometimes changing their focus to helping those affected by the virus.  Assisting others helped our members feel needed as they made a difference.  We welcome others to join us in our efforts."

Today women’s clubs meet for community service, developing friendships and to have fun. Even during these difficult times, clubs have continued to meet, to socialize and support their community following strict COVID-19 protocols.  To learn more about the NJSFWC and find a local club near you, visit www.njsfwc.org or call 732-249-5474.

The NJSFWC, a volunteer, community service organization, was established in 1894, and also founded the New Jersey College for Women, now Douglass Residential College, in 1918. The NJSFWC is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC), which has their headquarters in Washington, DC and is the largest and oldest women’s volunteer community service organization in the world.