Community Service Program

Health & Wellness

Healthy communities don’t happen by accident; they’re built by people who show up. GFWC Florida’s Health & Wellness program takes a broad view of what “health” actually means: not just physical fitness, but disease prevention, mental wellness, food security, housing stability, and financial resilience. Florida’s clubs work on all of it, because real wellbeing covers all of it.

Chairman

Tamica Thomas Simpson
healthandwellness@gfwcflorida.org

Junior Chairman

Cheryl Champion
jrhealthandwellness@gfwcflorida.org

What this program covers

Physical health & disease prevention

Nutrition education, fitness programs, health screenings, and campaigns raising awareness about preventable diseases affecting Florida families.

Mental health & emotional care

Reducing stigma around mental illness, supporting community mental health resources, and promoting emotional wellbeing across all ages.

Hunger, housing & financial stability

Addressing the root causes of poor health, inadequate food, unstable housing, and financial hardship, through direct service and advocacy.

Substance use awareness

Education and awareness programs on addiction, prescription drug misuse, and support resources for individuals and families affected.

Your community is waiting.

Florida's women's clubs have been serving their communities since 1895. No matter your age or experience, there's a place for you at the table.