Who We Are
Serving our community since 1936.GFWC Hollidaysburg Area Women’s Club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the community through volunteer service.
GFWC Hollidaysburg Area Women’s Club (GFWC HAWC) is part of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) & GFWC Pennsylvania – one of the world’s largest and oldest women’s volunteer service organizations. All our members are united by a dedication to community improvement through volunteer service.
Our Mission
The mission of the GFWC Hollidaysburg Area Women’s Club (GFWC HAWC) is to develop the educational, civic, and social interests of its members, to advance the welfare of the community, and to promote the progress and work of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs.
Our club members were the force behind the following projects:
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The Blair Foundation for Historic Hollidaysburg
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The Recreation Commission
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Building of the Hollidaysburg YMCA
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Kid Alert Program for Children
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Planting trees along Logan Boulevard
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Planting trees along Allegheny Street in Hollidaysburg
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Construction of Kids Kingdom Play Park
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Tot Park at Canal Basin Park
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Mural Project at the Children’s Museum in Altoona
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Kids Kingdom Play Park & Canal Basin Renovation Project Phase I and Phase II
Community Service Programs
Below is a list of our core Community Service Programs designed to support the needs of our communities now and into the future.
Arts & Culture
The GFWC Arts and Culture Community Service Program encourages members to promote and support art and cultural programs in their clubs and communities, and to expand understanding on every level, from local and regional to national and international.
Civic Engagement & Outreach
The GFWC Civic Engagement and Outreach Community Service Program reminds GFWC members that each of us is a 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.
Education & Libraries
We aim to help others, while we also continue to learn. Projects in the Education and Libraries Community Service Program are designed to foster schools, as well as other educational institutions and opportunities. These projects promote libraries, literacy, and the love of a good book.
Environment
The GFWC Environment Community Service Program encourages us to become stewards of the earth by working to preserve the world’s resources, protect wildlife and domesticated animals, live sustainably, and beautify our communities and enjoy nature.
Health & Wellness
The human body, mind, and spirit comprise our health and wellness. To improve our well-being, we must address three key components: nutrition, disease prevention, and physical and emotional care. This Community Service Program aims to explore the various opportunities for awareness and advancement of each of these vital areas.
Signature Program: Domestic & Sexual Violence Awareness & Prevention
The Signature Program’s goal is to increase awareness of and help prevent the widespread occurrence of violence against women in communities across the nation—and the globe.
Living The Volunteer Spirit
Statistics from GFWC PA’s 2020 calendar year.
PA Club Members
Projects
Volunteer Hours
Dollars Donated
Our Fundraiser
Our major fundraiser is the St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Dance. This annual event is generously supported by local businesses, members of the community & club members. Proceeds from this event go directly toward our Grant and Scholarship program.
Due to Covid-19, we have been selling Lottery Tickets to support this major fundraiser. Visit our Facebook page for more details on how you can continue supporting this event!
Check out photos from previous year’s event.
It’s a volunteer thing!®
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