Public Issues
The GFWC Public Issues Community Service Program is designed to actively connect members with effective projects and activities relating to civic and social responsibilities. This program focuses on the following areas:
Citizenship
• Educate club members and local communities on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
• Use resources, including GFWC Resolutions, to increase patriotism, pride in heritage, and active community involvement.
• Encourage active involvement in the legislation and regulation of issues that affect the world around you.
Military Personnel
• Educate club members and local communities on needs of military families
• Advocate for legislation that supports active and veteran military personnel and their families
• Support military personnel and veterans returning to community living
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
• Educate club members and local communities on disaster readiness, recovery, and relief
• Work with law enforcement agencies and first responders to increase public awareness
• Develop community programs and coalitions to address disaster recovery and relief
Safety and Crime Prevention
• Educate club members and local communities on home, transportation (including bicycles, rail, and air) and
internet safety
• Provide programs, tools, and training
• Create safer homes and communities through crime prevention awareness
Citizenship
• Educate club members and local communities on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
• Use resources, including GFWC Resolutions, to increase patriotism, pride in heritage, and active community involvement.
• Encourage active involvement in the legislation and regulation of issues that affect the world around you.
Military Personnel
• Educate club members and local communities on needs of military families
• Advocate for legislation that supports active and veteran military personnel and their families
• Support military personnel and veterans returning to community living
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
• Educate club members and local communities on disaster readiness, recovery, and relief
• Work with law enforcement agencies and first responders to increase public awareness
• Develop community programs and coalitions to address disaster recovery and relief
Safety and Crime Prevention
• Educate club members and local communities on home, transportation (including bicycles, rail, and air) and
internet safety
• Provide programs, tools, and training
• Create safer homes and communities through crime prevention awareness