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About

The GFWC Woman’s Club of Stuart is made up of women of all ages and backgrounds who are dedicated to serving the needs of women, children, and those in need in Martin County, Florida. We are a part of the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs (GFWC), an international organization devoted to service.

 

We provide scholarships to female students and support local charities. We host several fundraisers each year, including our very popular Holiday Home Tour, and our members are involved in numerous community service programs, including those dedicated to the Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement & Outreach, Education & Libraries, Environment, Health & Wellness.

Accomplishments 
  • In the past 13 years, we have awarded over  $400,000 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 $90,000 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

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

Did you know...

  • We started the first library in Martin County? 

  • We donated the Lady Abundance Statue in downtown Stuart? To read more about it, click here.

  • We helped start the Parks & Recreation Department here in Martin County

  • In the past 11 years, we have awarded over $450,000 in scholarships to exemplary young women in Martin County?

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Accomplishments

We believe all women can embrace who they are,
can define their future, and can change the world.

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Our Mission

GFWC Woman's Club of Stuart's mission is to welcome and empower women to connect and contribute in Martin County, Florida.  We are brought together by a desire to help our community, but bound together by the friendships we make along the way.

We are a part of the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs (GFWC), an international organization devoted to service.

 

Our Vision

We are committed to improving the lives of women, children, the elderly, veterans, and those less fortunate in Stuart and around the world.

Among our many endeavors, we support literacy, the arts, environmental initiatives, and we provide scholarships for exemplary young women. We also continue to fight tirelessly against human trafficking and breast cancer.

Our Mission

We Need Your Support Today!

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