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National Cause Inspires Local Action

National Cause Inspires Local Action

“Mr. President, I rise today to pay special tribute to the General Federation of Women’s Clubs and their recent work to fight domestic violence.  The organization is a gem in our midst.  I can’t underestimate how powerful and influential this corps of volunteers is to the health of our Nation.” – Senator Joe Biden, November 15, 2006

While on the senate floor, now Vice President Joe Biden used those words to describe the positive impact the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) has had as advocates for victims of domestic violence.   As members of the organization Biden termed “a gem in our midst”, the Junior Woman’s Club of Raleigh proudly supports GFWC’s Signature Project, Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention, and works diligently to end domestic violence in our community.  During the recent October general meeting, members were encouraged to wear purple, the color of domestic violence advocacy, to the meeting and were provided a purple ribbon to wear throughout the month to spread awareness of the dangers and prevalence of domestic violence, as well as to show support to survivors. Additionally, during the 2014-2015 administration, the JWC of Raleigh will support SAFEchild, the special project of our Club President, Leslie Ann Jackson. Through financial contributions, hands-on projects, and in-kind donations the Junior Woman’s Club of Raleigh will help SAFEchild prevent child abuse and neglect and meet its goal to build stronger families and create healthy and nurturing environments in which all children can thrive.

In addition to our current activities, JWC of Raleigh members have also promoted domestic violence awareness and prevention through past projects such as:

  • Creation of Easter Baskets to give to girls served by the House of Hope in Clayton, a center for troubled girls suffering from the trauma of sexual or physical abuse.
  • Collection of pre-paid calling cards and old cell phones to be distributed to several agencies serving victims of domestic violence in the Wake County area.
  • Donation of gently used clothing, shoes, purses, and accessories to InterAct of Wake County’s Pass It On, Too Thrift store.  Profits from InterAct’s thrift stores help to cover the cost of counseling services provided to families impacted by domestic abuse, rape, or sexual assault.

It is through projects such as these the Junior Woman’s Club of Raleigh bands together with other members of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs to demonstrate a commitment to end domestic violence in all forms in our local community, in our state, and across the country.

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