GFWC Home Life Community Service Program Partnerships
GFWC Partners are organizations that operate at the national or international level and offer unique and customized services such as project materials, speakers, kits, and /or additional information specifically designed for GFWC clubs to enhance the effectiveness of the GFWC Community Service Programs. These partners are aware of GFWC clubs' specific needs and our club structure.
These GFWC Partners will assist in monitoring the donations generated by GFWC members. To ensure that your donation, whether at the individual, club, district, or state level, is included in the GFWC total, please make sure to:
1. Write on your check that you are a GFWC member or club.
2. Submit your check to the GFWC Partner contact listed in the GFWC Club Manual, even if it has a local or state representative.
3. Notify GFWC of your donation by calling or e-mailing GFWC Programs Director at 202-347-3168 or GFWC@GFWC.org.
If you have any questions regarding donations to GFWC Partners, please contact the GFWC Home Life Community Service Program Partnership Chairman or GFWC Programs Director at GFWC@GFWC.org.
The following are Partners with GFWC:
Alzheimer's Association
www.ALZ.org Join the Alzheimer's Association for Memory Walk. Obtain brochures and other promotional materials. Host a fund-raising event in support of the millions of Americans living with Alzheimer's. Observe World Alzheimer's Day on September 21. Work with local nursing, convalescent, or rest homes to help support residents afflicted with this disease.
Canine Companions for Independence
www.CCI.org Make wounded veterans in your community aware of the services offered by Canine Companions. Information booths at fairs and malls. Order video,"Making Miracles Happen" to use at meeting. Become a Canine Companion puppy raiser. Start a fund to provide one of nine sponsorship opportunities.
Easter Seals
www.EasterSeals.com - Sew occupational therapy vest for children. Information on autism and other disabilities provided by Easter Seals. Raise funds for recycling programs that pays schools for used cartridges, cell phones, laptops, PDA's, and iPods. Support through donations to Easter Seals.
Habitat For Humanity International
www.Habitat.org Celebrate Women's Build Week. Increase club and community awareness about Habitat for Humanity. Collaborate with other service organizations in building a Habitat for Humanity house in your community.
March of Dimes Birth Foundation
www.MarchOfDimes.com Baskets for Babies Program. March for Babies in March. Prematurity Awareness Month (November ) & Day (Nov.17). Contact March of Dimes to get involved. Promote Teen2Teen youth health programs & Pre and Post-natal care programs.
National Heart Lung & Blood Institute
www.NHLBI.NIH.gov/ Can download the Heart Truth Online Toolkit.
National Osteoporosis Foundation
www.NOF.org A Gift from Mothers to Daughters-about health. Strong Voices for Strong Bones. Purchase and sell Pearl of Strength Bracelets to support NOF. Steps for Strong Bones Walks. Observe National Osteoporosis Month in May. Order free resource packets.
Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement
www.WiserWomen.org Download available publications. Conduct financial education workshops and programs. Women
across the country need help to protect themselves from a life of poverty in retirement.
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