Our Club in Action

2 of our talented Club Members are knitting 20 fidget muffs to provide to nursing homes in the area. 

Fidget muffs are a sensory tool to keep hands occupied and provide comfort and a tactile engagement through beads, ribbons, and buttons incorporated into the muffs. They are especially helpful for individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia or other conditions that cause hand restlessness. 

Our Club sponsored Moms, Mums & Mimosas fundraiser for Mrs. Dorsey's Closet, a free clothes closet for local residents. We incorporated branded items in the gift bags for each participant and enjoyed a fabulous brunch and fashion show for a wonderful organization that provides such an impact for our community!

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month - to bring awareness to the prevention of child abuse and trauma, Club Members planted a pinwheel garden at the local ReMax office on Main Street in Salem. The pinwheels serve as a visible reminder to keep children safe

We love that we support organizations in the community that are truly making a difference! This month, Club Members donated 65+ items to Family Promise of Greater Roanoke focusing on their needed items of towels, laundry detergent, paper towels, etc. 

February is a time to share the love with our veterans! We stuffed goody bags and words of love and gratitude for retired service members at the Davis and McDaniel Veteran's Care Center! It's a service project that we love doing and know that the veterans truly appreciate it!

Club members sent Thanksgiving cards to the local Veteran's Care Center and donated non-perishable foods to a local food pantry affiliated with our partner, Salem Area Ecumenical Ministries!

It's the GFWC National Day of Service!

Our club filled 18 tote bags with nonperishable food for school children facing food insecurity in our community.

We had fun stuffing the bags - husbands and pets joined in the party, helping to break down the mountain of boxes and providing "cat supervision"

Tote bags were dropped off at the schools yesterday. We're grateful and pleased that we could help mitigate food insecurity in our community and proud to stand with GFWC Blue Ridge District and GFWC on this National Day of Service!

Club members attended the GFWC Virginia State Summer Conference in Blacksburg (Aug 9-11).

The theme for the conference was "Preparation for Flight" and attendees participated in workshops and breakout sessions throughout the weekend!

A wonderful way to learn from other clubs and districts and to meet new friends!

Our club donated pillows to Family Promise of the Roanoke Valley (assisting those with transitional housing) and blankets to The Least of These Organization warming bus. 

We celebrated our 100th year serving the Roanoke County area, enjoying fellowship and sharing memories at a celebratory lunch!