GFWC Newington / Wethersfield Woman's Club
Domestic and Sexual / Campus Violence Awareness
This GFWC -Signature Program intends to increase awarenesso of and help prevent the widespread occurrence of Domestic Violencea and Sexual/Campus Assault
GFWC-Newington / Wethersfield Woman's Club will work together with various organizations by raising awareness.
Work together to advocate for survivors of domestic and sexual violence in our local communities.
April-Sexual Assault Awareness Month-----October-Domestic Violence Awareness Month
VicePresident - Chylene Pender
Treasurer - Joyce Blake
Corresponding Secy - Joyce Brown
Board Recording Secy - Ursula Hunt
Membership Recording Secy - Dianna Orvis
The General Federation of Woman's Club is an international women's organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service.s. The Newington/Wethersfield Women's Club was founded by Eleanor G. Fischer in February 1998. The first meeting was held at the Wethersfield Public Library. The Club was Federated in October 1999.
Our goal is to be of Service to others, improve our social, cultural and Physical environment and appreciation of the arts. We strive to become responsible leaders in our communities,
Do you want to make a difference in your community? Do you see a need and would like to be part of the solution to meet that need? Would you like to meet other like-minded women in your community and make new friends? These are all reasons to join GFWC and why so many women stay members of GFWC. If you are interested in receiving more information, please email Pat Mahoney at mahoney484@gmail.com. A Club representative will get in touch with you to answer any questions you may have.
GFWC continues to partner with Newington Human Services, CTFoodshare and the Transition Academy in a Supplemental Food Program, helping families with school age children who experience food insecurity.
GFWC- Signature Program is to increase awareness of and help prevent the widespread occurrence of Domestic Violence and Sexual and Campus Assault. We will accomplish this by working with various organizations who have established programs.
Raising awareness in support for these programs using social media , by holding events with speakers to help with the educational opportunities to those who have no voice.
Work together to advocate for survivors of domestic or sexual violence in our local communities and how to raise awareness.
One in Three women and One in Thirty-three men Experience some form of sexual violence
Domestic Violence on average nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by their partner in the United States.
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Please call 860-992-8550 or
chylene.pender@yahoo.com
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