Our community volunteer interests are many, but our hearts beat as one. GFWC New Mexico continues to support local organizations throughout New Mexico with projects that promote the betterment of our communities and its citizens by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service.
Strength of Women – Power in Community
By: Debbie McAllen, GFWC New Mexico State President
My state president’s theme is 'Strength of Women – Power in Community.' I asked the clubs in New Mexico to find projects to uplift and support women because we are the Strength and Power within our community. Here are some of the projects they have undertaken so far:
At our state convention, we filled 200 cancer care bags with goodies and handmade blankets that were delivered to cancer centers throughout New Mexico, including American Indian Reservations. The youngest volunteer was thirteen, and the oldest was 94. I know we helped make many women feel seen and hopeful.
By unleashing the power of women, we can continue to bring change and hope. I encourage all of us to be the Power in Community by continuing to uplift one another, support one another, and acknowledge the value in what we bring to ourselves and our communities.
-Debbie McAllen
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South Central Regional Convention 2025: San Antonio, TX
September 4-7, 2025. The Courtyard by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk. Cut-off date is August 16, 2025. Room rates are $165.00 plus tax for standard king and double queens.
NM State Convention 2025: Truth or Consequences, NM
April 25-26th. Hotel info: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Truth Or Consequences, an IHG Hotel - Guest Reservations Code is GFWC, room rates $129-$139
GFWC International Convention 2025: to be held in Atlanta, Georgia from June 6th-9th.
Hotel link: OMNI Atlanta (MUST MENTION GFWC CONVENTION for room block rate $234 per night)
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Thought for the Day: “Nothing is Impossible. Even the word itself says, I'm possible..” by Audrey Hepburn
"If you hear a voice within you say, "You cannot paint, then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced. by Vincent Van Gough
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Laughs: “The more you weigh, the harder you are to kidnap. Stay safe, Eat cake..” —Funny quotes”
Make sure to sign your club up for the second annual National Day of Service. All clubs Nationwide are invited to participate on Saturday September 27th, 2025 by signing up and creating a single day service project to help their community support survivors of domestic violence.
Register your club or state: Be sure to include the following in your email: Club Name, Point of Contact, Address and Phone Number at GFWC.org
From our International HQ: The 2025 General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) International Day of Service (IDS), formerly GFWC National Day of Service (NDS), will focus on domestic and sexual violence. According to the World Health Organization, it is estimated that between 736 million to 852 million women, aged 15 years or older, have experienced domestic and sexual violence. Within the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 16 million people are affected every year. As GFWC collaborates with various national networks, we look forward to expanding our knowledge of the issues while engaging members and communities to unite in addressing this pervasive societal epidemic.
GFWC New Mexico is proud to be a member of General Federation of Woman's Clubs (GFWC) Contact us at: https://gfwcnm.com or GFWC International at http://gfwc.org/.