Our Mission To unite under the roof of Federation, women’s clubs that encourage the study of literature, current and world events, promote and raise funds for charitable activities, address social issues and provide ways and means for solutions.

Under the motto “In Small Things Liberty, In Large Things Unity, In All Things Charity,” our clubs have provided training for self-improvement, leadership, public speaking skills, and mastering parliamentary procedures. Because of this our members are active citizens on local, county, and state levels. To recognize and encourage the creative side of our members, art contests of various types are conducted on district, state and national levels.

For over a century TFWC has provided a way for women to get together and go about the business of women; bettering themselves, their families, their communities and the world.

Our Structure TFWC is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs the world’s largest organization of women in volunteer service. In order to promote and facilitate the exchange of information, the state is divided into districts. Annual reporting by each club through the districts, assist the state officers in keeping up with the activities, programs and work done by the individual clubs. A meeting of the Board of Directors is held at the headquarters building in Austin while the Convention is held in a different district each spring.

Our History It began more than 109 years ago with a trip to the State Fair in Dallas.In the Fall of 1894, while the husbands “took in the fair”, the delegates of the “Woman’s Congress” formulated the idea of combining women’s clubs into one statewide organization. This concept of federation, an interchange of thoughts and efforts between clubs, took hold in May of 1897. Delegates from 18 clubs met in Waco to organize the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs. In 1899 they voted unanimously to affiliate with the General Federation of Women’s Clubs.

Now in the 21st century, the legacy of the 19th century study clubs holds fast as we expand our efforts to include community service and civic improvements.

Our Members GFWC/TFWC members are teachers, business owners, social workers, elected officials, medical professionals, homemakers, corporate executives, students and retirees. Despite the difference in their ages, interests and experience, all are united in their dedication to improving themselves and their communities through volunteer service.

Our Activities & Events Club projects and programs address a wide range of issues in the following categories: Arts, Conservation, Education, Health, International and Public Affairs. In 1953 TFWC added the popular study of Texas Heritage. Clubs are free to choose those programs and projects that best suit their needs.

In the pursuit of public affairs, TFWC offers Legislative Day at the Capitol. This is an opportunity for club members to see the state legislature in action, up close and personal. The day includes visits and receptions.

TFWC honors the Outstanding Clubwoman Volunteer of the Year during their annual Convention. This award is given in recognition of dedicated service to TFWC as well as other volunteer activities.

TFWC is a member of Epsilon Sigma Omicron a GFWC reading program. ESO members are encouraged to read books on a wide range of topics for personal growth, education and entertainment. Meetings are held twice a year.

MD Anderson Cancer Center receives over $20 thousand annually from TFWC clubs.

All TFWC clubs support their local library; 85% of all public libraries in Texas were founded by TFWC clubs * 75 % of all public libraries in America were founded by GFWC clubs