FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

NEW JERSEY STATE FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS
SUPPORTS LOCAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS THROUGH DAY OF SERVICE

Over 15,000 items were collected for 17 agencies across the state

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – February 1, 2024 – The New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC) of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) held its annual Day of Service in January to great success. This year, clubwomen collected items needed for domestic violence shelters across New Jersey. A total of 15,034 products and over $1000 in gift cards were donated statewide. 

Each of the eight NJSFWC districts worked with the specific needs of their local shelters, serving a total of 17 domestic violence agencies across New Jersey. Items included $10 Gift cards to Target, Walmart, Stop & Shop, and Shop Rite; shampoos and conditioners; toothpaste, toothbrushes, and dental floss; feminine hygiene products; toilet paper, paper towels, and tissues; laundry detergent and dishwashing liquid; and diapers and baby wipes.  

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is the only Federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. During the last quarter-century, the MLK Day of Service has grown, and its impact increased as more Americans embraced the idea that citizenship involves taking an active role in improving communities.

Learn more about NJSFWC at www.njsfwc.org. 

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About the New Jersey State Federations of Women’s Clubs 
The New Jersey State Federations of Women’s Clubs (NJSFWC), a volunteer community service organization, was founded in 1894 and is headquartered on the Douglass College campus in New Brunswick, NJ. The NJSFWC founded the New Jersey College for Women, now known as Douglass College (Rutgers), in 1918. In 2020, the organization, with a membership of over 5800, reported almost 16,963 community service projects involving over 320,119 volunteer hours and $2.3 million in cash and in- kind donations. The NJSFWC is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC), which is headquartered in Washington, DC, and is the largest and oldest women’s volunteer community service organization in the world.

For more information about the NJSFWC and/or membership in a local club, call 732-249-5474 or visit www.njsfwc.org.

Media Contact:
Katie Chambers
Communications Chair
New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Kchambers4@gmail.com / 201-306-3261