• In the past 15 years, we have awarded over  $500,000 in scholarships including $70,000 to 17 deserving senior girls in Martin County high schools in 2023.

• Our Holiday Home Tour was our most successful yet. This event is a local favorite, bringing our community together for holiday cheer. This year we raised $80,000 for scholarships and benevolence.

• Members read to and tutor at-risk children and work in the store  at The 4 C’s (Caring Children Clothing Children). In addition, we provided 400 children's books for their library and made a financial donation. 4 C’s strives to provide top quality, gently used clothing and a ​helping hand towards literacy to underprivileged children in Martin County, Florida, all at no cost. 

• Members read to preschoolers at the Gertrude Walden Child Care Center and collected school supplies. The Gertrude Walden Center provides daycare for low-income families, offering an engaging curriculum so that all children develop a positive outlook toward school and a lifelong love of learning.

• Treasures from the Closet  raised over $6,000 by collecting and selling fashionable, gently used clothing and household accessories. The remaining items were donated to Paws with a Cause, an organization that provides independence and quality of life for people with disabilities nationally through custom-trained Assistance Dogs.

•  Hosted a Day of Rejuvenation in the fall and spring including chair yoga, an art project, and lunch

•  Raised over $7,000 at our annual Fashion Show, "Step Into Spring"

•  Walked in the Memorial Day Parade

•  Hosted women of the Armed Services and Gold Star Mothers at our November meeting/luncheon

•  Donated $1,000 to the Martin County SPAM (Speed, Power, and Maneuverability) Robotics Team

•  Donated $500 to Stuart Boy Scout Explorers who assist with the Holiday Home Tour

•  Sponsored an Honor Flight which recognizes veterans by flying them to Washington, D.C. to see the monuments to thank them for their service.

•  Delivered Teacher Appreciation Day lunches and soft drinks to teachers and staff at 2 schools that do not have PTAs.

•  Hosted a birthday party and bought gifts for the young women at Refuge Ranch, a residential facility for women struggling to overcome drug and alcohol addiction.

•  Hosted an Arts & Crafts Competition and Exhibition for members. Winners in each category competed at the district and state level.

•  Hosted a Children’s Concert in conjunction with the Stuart Community Concert Band

•  Maintained the children’s library at the 10th Street Recreation Center 

•  Provided meals for residents of Molly’s House. Molly's House offers comfortable and affordable accommodations to patients who are receiving outpatient medical treatment and to their families.

•  Collected clothing, Christmas gifts, and toiletries for Safe Space, an organization helping women and children of domestic violence;

•  Participated in Making Strides Treasure Coast raising over $3,500 for breast cancer research and treatment.

•  Collected toiletries and supplies for Compassion House, a transitional shelter for homeless women and women with children. Compassion House provides resources to help women obtain stable employment and suitable housing.

•  Members participated in National Wreaths Across America Day laying wreaths on  veterans’ graves.

 

In addition, we provided monetary donations to a number of GFWC-endorsed organizations:

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•   Heifer International

•   March of Dimes

•   Operation Smile

•   Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA)

•   St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

•   UNICEF USA

•   UN Foundation Shot @Life Campaign

•   GFWC Success for Survivors Scholarship

•   GFWC "Run for the Roses" Capital Campaign

•   GFWC Florida - Arts4All Florida

•   GFWC Florida - Canine Companions for Independence

•   GFWC Florida - Scholarship for Women

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Awards at GFWC Florida State Competition

•   Honor Score for accumulating at least 100 points by participating in community service

•   1st place for fundraising

•   1st place (2021) and 2nd place (2023) for our website. 2nd place internationally in 2021.

•   3rd place for our newsletter

•   1st place in two divisions of the Arts Competition for two of our members