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#PhotoFriday Here is a picture of the 194 Jarod Boxes that Marian Wellington and Vicky Ann Trimmer (pictured) made on behalf of GFWC PA and donated to Holy Spirit Hospital. #GFWC #GFWCPA #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #IamGFWC

April 24th is Federation Day, the 131st anniversary of GFWC's founding. Founded in 1890, GFWC’s roots can be traced back to 1868 when Jane Cunningham Croly, a professional journalist, attempted to attend a dinner at an all-male press club honoring British novelist Charles Dickens. Croly was denied admittance based upon her gender, and in response, formed a woman’s clubSorosis. In celebration of Sorosis’ 21st anniversary in 1889, Jane Croly invited women’s clubs throughout the United States to pursue the cause of federation by attending a convention in New York City. On April 24, 1890, 63 clubs officially formed the General Federation of Women’s Clubs by ratifying the GFWC constitution. #GFWC #GFWCPA #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #IamGFWC

#PhotoFriday Staying safe while spinning together! Plant a pinwheel to show your support for growing a better tomorrow for all children, together. Since 2008, our signature Pinwheels for Prevention gardens have been raising awareness and funding for policies and programs that enable children, families, and entire communities to thrive. Until we can plant pinwheels in person again, join us online!... PLANT A PINWHEEL #GFWC #GFWCPA #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #IamGFWC

#GFWCPA April 22nd is Earth Day. Please reduce the use of plastic, repurpose and recycle as much plastic and other items as you can. If we all work together, we can make our Earth a cleaner, healthier place for ourselves and future generations. #GFWC #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #IamGFWC

#PhotoFriday Upper Allen Woman’s Club GFWC delivered baskets to families in the Mechanicsburg Area School District. We continue to serve the community little by little. #GFWC #GFWCPA #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #IamGFWC

#PhotoFriday GFWC Woman’s Club of Baden on April 1, for Child Abuse Presentation Month, placed pinwheels at the Baden Memorial Library. Pinwheels were placed around sign and given to members to place at a business or their house. #GFWC #GFWCPA #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #IamGFWC

April Autism Awareness Month National Child Abuse Prevention Month National Poetry Month National Volunteer Month... School Library Month April - Sports Eye Safety Month Each year, an estimated 100,000 people are hurt by sports-related eye injuries. About 13,500 of these injuries result in permanent vision loss. In support of Sports Eye Safety Month in April, the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds athletes everywhere that the great majority of sports-related eye injuries can be avoided by simply wearing the proper protection. #GFWC #GFWCPA #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #IamGFWC

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#PhotoFriday Federated Woman’s Club of Hershey members volunteering for Cocoa Packs on Distribution Day. Neighbors helping neighbors. Always great to see. So many of our neighbors need help getting food on the table. Matt Barcaro WGAL TV News visited the Cocoa Packs program in Hershey that gives weekly bags of food to children in need...and boxes of food from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to anyone in need.... Weekly USDA food box giveaways are Mondays and Wednesdays at 335 E. Areba Ave, Hershey, from 10am-6pm (as long as supplies last). #GFWC #GFWCPA #LivingTheVolunteerSpirit #IamGFWC See more