Thanks to the extraordinary fundraising efforts of many members of the Florida General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) and the inspiring vision of Florida President Sara Dessureau, an incredible dream became reality. Yesterday, 121 women veterans from across Florida were honored for their service on a once-in-a-lifetime Flight of Honor to Washington, D.C. We are very proud that three veterans from our own GFWC Woman’s Club of Stuart: Navy Nurse Ann Arner, Army Nurse Joanne Greenfield, and...

Gabby Petito was a free spirit with a deep love for travel, art, and nature. She was just beginning her life—radiating joy and possibility—when it was tragically taken by an act of intimate partner violence. Gabby’s story has since touched hearts around the world and continues to inspire awareness, advocacy, and hope for those seeking freedom from abuse. Our club was honored to welcome Gabby’s father, Steve Petito, and her “bonus” mom, Tara Petito, representing the Gabby Petito Foundation,...

Our Holiday Home Tour, our largest project, has become a favorite on the Treasure Coast and has allowed us to award over $700,000 in scholarships. During the pandemic, we held a virtual tour and won a statewide creativity award for our ingenuity. In this, our 17th year, our Holiday Home Tour Chairs, Holly Carey and Christine Mulrooney knocked it out of the park for the second year in a row. We exceeded our goals for both attendance and fundraising. Guests were treated to five festive homes,...