GFWC is distinguished from other service organizations by the breadth of its outreach. Our programs span all areas of the lives of our members, their families, and communities across the country. With more than 60,000 members in affiliated clubs in every state, the District of Columbia, and more than 20 countries, GFWC members are community leaders who work locally to create global change by advocating for women, children, and families on issues such as domestic violence and sexual assault, food insecurity/hunger, and promoting healthy lifestyles. GFWC also supports the arts, works to preserve natural resources, advances education, encourages civic involvement, and works toward world peace and understanding.

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GFWC members create global change working on a local level — they select projects and programs by determining the specific needs of the regions, states, cities, and communities in which they live and work every day. GFWC has earned a reputation as a powerful force in the fight against domestic violence. GFWC was recognized on the floor of the United States Senate as “a gem among our midst” by then-Senator Joseph Biden (Del.) for our work in bringing hope to victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse, and our early support for the Violence Against Women Act.