Our Community Service Programs (CSP's)

Arts and Culture: 

The study of art and culture enriches the human experience.  Art education improves problem solving and critical thinking skills, builds focus and perseverance, and nurtures creativity, confidence, and collaboration.  Cultural awareness promotes effective communication and profoundly increases the ability to appreciate and enjoy a variety of new people and experiences. 

COMMUNITY CONNECTION INITIATIVE: CREATING A PATH TO COMMUNITY GEMS!

GFWC-SBI Partners with SJWC and Hosts District 7 Arts Festival 

February 2020: GFWC-SBI President Beth Elliott is shown with GFWC-NC President Ann Landis, District 7 President Penny Tysinger, Brunswick Arts Council Executive Director Mary Beth Livers and Shallotte Junior Woman's Club President Mary Miller Pendergrass.  Art Supplies were creatively displayed as table centerpieces and were donated to the Brunswick Arts Council's After School Program for use by students throughout Brunswick County.
 

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.

COMMUNITY CONNECTION INITIATIVE: SPARKLING SEEDS, BRILLIANT BUTTERFLIES, GLAMOROUS GARDEN GLOVES!

                                                  Herb Garden donated to the Mulberry Park,                                                                                Beach Clean Up Day                                                                                  Shallotte, NC  10/2016                                                                          Ocean Isle Beach, NC   10/2017

  

Education and Libraries:

GFWC members promote education in both children and adults.  We aim to help others, while we also continue to learn.  Projects in Education Community Service Program are designed to foster schools, as well as other educational institutions and opportunities, and to promote literacy, libraries, and the love of a good book. Through these efforts, we encourage the growth of individuals and communities at home and around the world. 

COMMUNITY CONNECTION INITIATIVES: BRING THE SPARKLE TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES!

        Little Free Library Dedication- Ocean Isle Beach Park 



Health and Wellness: 

The human body, mind, and spirit comprise our health and wellness.  To improve our wellbeing, 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. 

COMMUNITY CONNECTION INITIATIVE: PHYSICAL FITNESS- GIVE THAT GLIMMER AND GLOW!

Knotted blankets made for Shallotte Assisted Living 

 Civic Engagement and 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.  The four "broad strokes" of this effort include: Citizenship; Crime Prevention, Safety, and Disaster Preparedness; the Needy, Hungry, and Homeless: and Our Military Personnel and Veterans. 

COMMUNITY CONNECTION INTIATIVE: A LITTLE THANKS GOES A LONG WAY!

Donation made to the Marines Toys for Tots Drive