Advocacy
GFWC Florida members are advocates as well as volunteers. Since 1895, GFWC Florida clubwomen have supported legislation that protects women, strengthens families, and improves communities. That tradition continues today through GFWC’s national advocacy network, connecting the voices of women across Florida directly to the halls of Congress.
Volunteering changes lives one project at a time. Advocacy helps shape the policies and systems that affect entire communities. We believe in doing both.
Take action through the GFWC Legislative Action Center
The GFWC Legislative Action Center is a free tool that connects you directly to your elected representatives. Sign up to receive alerts on bills that align with GFWC’s priorities, track legislation in real time, and contact your members of Congress with one click. It’s how 8,000 Florida clubwomen turn grassroots energy into real legislative change.
How it works — 3 steps
Sign up
Get alerted
Receive updates when Congress is considering legislation that matters to GFWC members and their communities.
Grow as a Leader
With one click, send a message directly to your U.S. Senator or Representative. Your voice, your zip code, your impact.
What We Stand For
GFWC’s advocacy is guided by resolutions voted on by members, which means every issue we work on reflects the collective values of clubwomen across the country, including right here in Florida.
Women & families
Ending domestic & sexual violence
GFWC advocates for full funding of the Violence Against Women Act, closing loopholes in federal firearms law that put survivors at risk, and supporting domestic violence shelters and hotlines across the country.
Children
Protecting children online & offline
From child abuse prevention funding to online safety legislation, GFWC works to hold bad actors accountable and ensure every child has access to safe, healthy environments, both in the real world and online.
Economic equity
Pay equity & workplace fairness
GFWC supports legislation to close the gender pay gap, prohibit wage discrimination, and ensure working women and families have access to paid family and medical leave.
Education
Libraries, STEAM & broadband access
GFWC advocates for federal funding for public libraries, STEAM education programs, and broadband infrastructure — ensuring that every family, regardless of zip code, has access to the tools they need to succeed.
Health
Health & wellness for all
From global childhood vaccinations to Alzheimer’s research funding to paid family leave, GFWC advocates for policies that protect the health and dignity of women, children, and families.
Environment
Conservation & clean resources
GFWC has championed clean water, clean air, and the preservation of natural resources since the early 1900s. We continue to advocate for federal conservation funding and environmental protections.