GFWC-TN BRENTWOOD FRANKLIN WOMAN’S SERVICE CLUB
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Current ProjectsOur club supports a wide range of initiatives that serve our community, veterans, families, and local organizations. Through hands-on service, fundraising, and outreach, we work together to make a meaningful impact. |
| Project Highlight: 2022 Living History Walk held at John P. Holt Brentwood Library. Over 300 people were in attendance to listen to 10 local history reenactors bringing to life the rich history of the city of Brentwood and important historical figures including Mariah Reddick, a former slave, and nurse; Granny White; European settlers & American Indians. Read a short article about the event here. |
Projects & Partnerships
| Columbia State College Annual Scholarship Endowment Providing scholarship funds to one female student each year. We were recently featured in Brentwood Homepage Article. |
| Supporting the needs of Operation Stand Down, a non-profit organization helping Veterans and their families by engaging, equipping, and empowering them. Our club provides basic necessities, funding and personal interaction and care to the veterans. |
 | Barefoot Republic named BFWSC 2019 volunteer of the year at their annual fundraising dinner at Amy Grant's Farm! We assist Barefoot Republic administrative efforts by facilitating mailings, fundraising events and camp preparation and support. Barefoot Republic is a non-profit organization facilitating Christ-centered relationships between individuals from diverse racial, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds through an equally diverse platform of artistic, athletic and team-building programs. |
| Donating time, money and materials in partnership with Graceworks, a service organization helping neighbors in need with food, clothing and financial assistance. |
| Providing car seats, diapers, blankets, baby clothes, hand-knitted layette blankets, and other infant necessities to Williamson County’s Joey’s Pouch program which provides necessary items for unprepared, new mothers to care for their newborn. |
| Book ‘Em To encourage a love of reading, we provide new books to children and youths through the Book ‘Em program. |
| Nashville Diaper Connection Nashville Diaper Connection. We support the Nashville Diaper Connection with donations and service hours. This program provides underprivileged families with sanitary supplies babies need. |
| Franklin Wellness & Rehabilatation Hosting the monthly Bingo event at Franklin Wellness & Rehab, including prizes and fun. Caring for the residents through fraternization and working with them as Holiday Card scribes each year. |
Projects
Arts and CultureWe celebrate creativity and cultural expression through hands-on arts activities and event support. Current BFWSC Projects
Fundraiser and event decorations
Flower arrangements for Cystic Fibrosis fundraisers
Arts and crafts activities at skilled nursing facilities
Featured Creations
Bon Appétit Cookbook: Recipe Favorites from the Brentwood Franklin Woman’s Service Club
Ornaments featuring a local artist highlighting historic buildings in Franklin
| Conservation and EnvironmentWe support our community, veterans, and first responders while promoting civic awareness and service. Current BFWSC Projects
9/11 First Responder events
Cookie exchange to fill VA stockings
Fraud and abuse training
Knitted/crocheted soap sacks for veterans
Operation Stand Down Christmas stockings for veterans
State-level participation in Quilts of Valor
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Civic Engagement and OutreachWe support our community, veterans, and first responders while promoting civic awareness and service. Current BFWSC Projects
9/11 First Responder events
Cookie exchange to fill VA stockings
Fraud and abuse training
Knitted/crocheted soap sacks for veterans
Operation Stand Down Christmas stockings for veterans
State-level participation in Quilts of Valor
| FundraisingWe raise funds to sustain our programs and expand our impact in the community. Current BFWSC Projects
Ongoing BFWSC cookbook sales
Williamson County ornament sales
Monthly collections of goods and funds for designated charities and nonprofits (including a Donation Jar at every meeting)
April 14 “Celebrate Spring” luncheon and fundraiser/silent auction
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Education and LibrariesWe support literacy, students, and lifelong learning in our local community and beyond. Current BFWSC Projects
Ongoing Book’em donations of new and like-new children’s books
Columbia State College annual scholarship endowment
GFWC National and State scholarships
Habitat for Humanity home openings: bookcases filled with books, games, and puzzles, as well as our Club Cookbook
Little Libraries with ongoing book refreshment
Honorariums for member meeting speakers
Reading with children and donating books
Support for Williamson County Public Library
Book donations to Williamson Health Medical Center via the BFWSC Book Club
Participation in Epsilon Sigma Omicron, an honorary educational society supported by GFWC and open to all GFWC club members. | Sunshine and SocialWe cultivate friendship and care within the club through social gatherings and personal outreach. Current BFWSC Projects
100 Gratitude Cards shared
May end-of-year potluck and celebration with a boutique fundraiser for the bottle-cap bench project
Member birthday recognition
Refreshments for member meetings
Support for members during loss, illness, or other life events
Social events such as luncheons and outings for singles and couples
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Health and WellnessWe promote whole-person wellness by partnering with organizations that support physical, emotional, and social health. Current BFWSC Projects
Alzheimer’s Association donations (fidget toys, large worry stones, puzzles, sensory stress balls)
Barefoot Republic Camp volunteer support
Monthly member book club
Mammogram screening reminders (October)
Bridges Domestic Violence Center: donations and Angel Tree
Child Advocacy Month workshops on internet safety and mental health
GFWC Day of Giving—bras, underwear, and socks for women’s shelters to support the GFWC signature program, Domestic and Sexual Violence
Diaper Wrap events to help provide much-needed necessities for newborns
Flowers for Joy arrangements for nursing home residents
Franklin Wellness and Rehab Center’s monthly bingo and prizes
FrankTown Open Hearts, supporting kids and community in Williamson County: back-to-school shopping, monthly dinners, and coat drive
GraceWorks of Williamson County: volunteering, donations, and birthday boxes
Joey’s Pouch knitted layette sets for Williamson Medical Center newborns in need program
Knitted Knockers in support of breast cancer
Thistle Farms volunteer support in support of the prevention of domestic and sexual violence
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