Women’s Club donates to local hospice care workers

Metro Wire Staff

The GFWC-Stevens Point Women’s Club donated more than 60 caregiver baskets to Heartland Hospice in Stevens Point during its Oct. 10 meeting.

The baskets were assembled by members to show gratitude for the care hospice workers provide to their patients.

The GFWC-Stevens Point Women’s Club, founded in 1895, is part of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC), an international organization established in 1890 that focuses on community improvement through volunteer service. GFWC-Wisconsin was chartered into the federation on Oct. 20, 1896. Its objective is to unite Wisconsin’s federated women’s clubs and provide networking opportunities with other state federations and GFWC headquarters.

For over 100 years, GFWC-Wisconsin has addressed the needs of its members, communities, and the nation through volunteerism. The organization’s structure enables it to respond quickly to emerging needs locally and nationwide.

The local Stevens Point club has supported various community projects over the years, including Pediatric Jump Bags, Jaws of Life, Foster Care, Seramur Park, Schmeeckle Reserve, and KASH Park.

For more information, contact club president Marianne Potter at 715-498-9798 or [email protected].