GFWC-TN BRENTWOOD FRANKLIN WOMAN’S SERVICE CLUB
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Who We Are | The Brentwood Franklin Woman’s Service Club is a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting local initiatives through community service, education, and advocacy. We are part of a national network of women making a difference together. |
Empowering women through volunteer service to create a better community.
Community Service Programs |
We are affiliated with The General Federation of Women’s Clubs International (GFWC) whose history can be traced back to 1868, and now is the largest, oldest, nonpartisan, nondenominational, international volunteer service organization of women in the world.
Arts & CultureTo promote and support arts activities in all communities and to inspire women. Creating programs and projects that include music, dance, drama, theatre, and other arts-related areas, both traditional and innovative. The artistic experience can be outward reaching or for inner satisfaction. | Environment & ConservationTo gain an appreciation for our environment. Through preservation, maintenance, and restoration of our natural resources, it strives to educate members about the importance of beautifying our communities; preserving, maintaining, and restoring natural resources; and stimulating citizen action to address these concerns. | Education & LibraryArticle 26 of the United Nations’ 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that “everyone has the right to education.” Education can open doors and expand opportunities and freedoms for their members, their communities, and the world. Education contributes to fostering peace, democracy, and economic growth, as well as improving health and reducing poverty. |
Health & Wellness Develop and implement creative projects that promote a healthy lifestyle; increase awareness, prevention, research, and treatment of disease; target personal development; address the issues of hunger, inadequate housing, and homelessness; and/or prevent or correct financial difficulties. | Civic Engagement The GFWC Civic Engagement and Outreach Community Service Program reminds GFWC members that each of us is part of a larger society and is responsible for undertaking actions that will create a better quality of life and foster a sense of community—locally, regionally, nationally, and globally. This Community Service Program highlights and encourages citizenship; crime prevention, safety, and disaster preparedness; the needy, hungry, and homeless; and our military personnel and veterans. |
Join UsBecome part of a community dedicated to leadership, and positive change. Connect with like-minded women and make a meaningful impact locally. | Support UsYour contributions help fund vital programs and community initiatives. Support our mission and make a difference where it matters most. |
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” - Jane Goodall