New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs

New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs (NJSFWC) was founded in 1894 and is currently located in New Brunswick, New Jersey.[1] NJSFWC is the largest volunteer women's service organization in the state of New Jersey[2] and a member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs.[2] There are approximately 8,000 members in 200 clubs located throughout New Jersey.[1] They provide opportunities for women with education, leadership training, and community service through participation in local clubs. In 1918, the NJSFWC founded the New Jersey College for Women (now Douglass Residential College), and offers scholarships to Douglass students.

New Jersey State Federation of Women's Club
Founded1894
HeadquartersNew Brunswick, New Jersey
Websitewww.njsfwc.org

History

Projects
  • Boatsie's Boxes[4]
  • Cecilia Gaines Holland Award[5]
  • Clubwomen in Action[6]
  • ESO-Epsilon Sigma Omicron[7]
  • GFWC Project & Program Overview[8]
  • GFWC/MAR Jennie Award[9]
  • Girls' Career Institute[10]
  • Margaret Yardley Fellowship[11]
  • Operation Smile[12]
  • President's Emphasis[13]
  • Special State Project[14]
  • Spelling Bee[15]
  • Women of Achievement[16]

References
  1. "New Jersey State Federation of Women's Clubs of GFWC".
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  3. "LG to Reduce Height of Headquarters, Preserving Palisades Horizon". The New York Times. 24 June 2015.
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