General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC)

The General Federation of Women’s Clubs is a unifying force, bringing together local women’s clubs, with members
dedicated to strengthening their communities and enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service.
With 100,000 members in affiliated clubs in every state and more than a dozen countries, GFWC members are community leaders who work locally to create global change by supporting the arts, preserving natural resources, advancing education, promoting healthy lifestyles, encouraging civic involvement, and working toward world peace and understanding.

GFWC Headquarters
1734 N Street NW
Washington, DC
20036-2990

Toll-free: 1-800-443-GFWC (4392)
Phone: 202-347-3168
Fax: 202-835-0246
E-mail: GFWC@GFWC.org
Website: Home - GFWC

Palomar District Clubs 

The Woman's Club of Carlsbad belongs to the GFWC Palomar District
Website Info:  http://gfwcpalomardistrict.org/ 

Following is a list of all the clubs that belong to the Palomar District:

Bonsall Woman’s Club
Mailing Address – P O Box 544, Bonsall 92003
Meetings:  First Thursday @ 10 AM
Website –http://www.bonsallwomansclub.org
 
Carlsbad, Woman’s Club of
Mailing Address & Clubhouse – 3320 Monroe Street, Carlsbad 92008
Business Meetings:  Second Wednesday @ 6:45 P.M.
Website: http://www.womansclubofcarlsbad.org
  
Escondido, Woman’s Club of
Mailing Address – P O Box 1278, Escondido 92033-1278
Meetings:  First Monday @ 10:30 AM
Clubhouse – 751 North Rose Street,Escondido
 
Fallbrook Woman’s Club
Mailing Address – P O Box 208, Fallbrook 92088
Meetings:  Second Tuesday @ 11:30 AM
Clubhouse – 238 W. Mission Road, Fallbrook
 
GFWC Contemporary Women of North County
Mailing Address – P O Box 359, San Marcos 92079-0359
Meeting Address – San Marcos Senior Center- 111 Richmar, San Marcos
Meetings:  Second Wednesday @ 6 PM
Website – http://www.cwonc.org
 
GFWC Inland Valley Federated Women’s Club
Mailing Address-2973 Roseann Ave., Escondido, CA  92027
Meeting Address- La Tapatia Mexican Restaurant, 340 W. Grand Ave., Escondido
Meetings- Second Saturday (September, October, January, March & May) @ 11 AM
 
Julian Woman’s Club
Mailing Address – P O Box 393, Julian 92036
Clubhouse – 2607 C Street, Julian
Meetings:  First Wednesday @ 1 PM
 
Oceanside, Woman’s Club of
Mailing Address – P O Box 1744, Oceanside 92051
Clubhouse – 1606 Missouri Avenue, Oceanside
Meetings:  First Thursday @ 10 AM
 
Poway Woman’s Club
Mailing Address – P O Box 1356, Poway 92074
Meetings:  Second Tuesday @ 10 AM
Website – http://www.powaywomansclub.org
 
San Dieguito Woman’s Club
Mailing Address – P O Box 230429, Encinitas 92023-0429
Meetings:  Second Tuesday @ 10:15 AM
Website – http://www.sandieguitowomensclub.com
 
Valley Center Women’s Club
Mailing Address – P O Box 2011, Valley Center 92082
Meetings:  First Wednesday @ 10 AM
 
Vista GFWC, The Woman’s Club of
Mailing Address – P O Box 91, Vista 92085
Meetings:  Second Wednesday @ 10:30 AM
Website - http://www.womansclubofvista.org

California Federation of Women's Clubs (CFWC)

A member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs International, which is one of the largest and oldest volunteer organizations in the world.

CFWC is the organization that represents members in individual clubs, located in cities throughout California. Uniting women of all ages for community support of worldwide issues through our California clubs, Junior section and juniorette (high school and college) clubs.

CFWC is divided into Districts (Carlsbad is part of the Palomar District)...with four leadership Areas.

Responsible for contributing an average of 4 million volunteer
hours and $3 million on 25,000 projects annually.

CFWC is a non-profit, charitable organization.
Website: California Federation of Women's Clubs – Member, General Federation of Women's Clubs, International (cfwc.org)

GFWC and UNICEF Team Up to End
Human Trafficking

GFWC is excited to announce the launch of a new collaboration with the U.S. Fund for UNICEF (USF), focused on the End Trafficking project. The End Trafficking project is USF’s initiative to raise awareness about child trafficking and mobilize communities to take meaningful action to protect children. Learn more about the partnership at www.unicefusa.org/GFWC. Child trafficking is not just a global issue; it happens in our own backyard. Start with learning the signs of human trafficking. Signs include: knows little about his or her whereabouts, works excessively long hours, exhibits fear or anxious behavior, was hired with false promises, or has inconsistencies with his or her story.
 
To report a potential case or get more information, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888 or text INFO or HELP “BeFree” (233733). You can take action by saving this number into your cell phones or posting it in your community. For more resources, including the postcard, please visit www.unicefusa.org/GFWC.