Civic Engagement and Outreach

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The GFWC Civic Engagement and Outreach Community Service Program reminds GFWC
members that each of us is a part of a larger society and is responsible for undertaking actions
that will create a better quality of life and foster a sense of community—locally, regionally, nationally, and globally. This Community Service Program highlights and encourages citizenship; crime prevention, safety, and disaster preparedness; the needy, hungry, and homeless; and our military personnel and veterans.

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Here are some of the ways in which we fulfill the goals of this program.

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FIRST RESPONDERS 

         Since our first donation of $10 in 1956, we have supported the Lewes Fire Department with an annual donation.  Compared to our first donation, our 2023 donation of $500 demonstrates our longevity and growth.  

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STOCKINGS FOR SOLDIERS 

         in 2023, our annual collection for Stockings for Soldiers included 200 pounds of items to fill stockings as well as $1,000 in donations to help defray shipping costs.

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USO DELAWARE AND HOME OF THE BRAVE 

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We make an annual donation to these organizations as well as collect items for them as needed.

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