PO Box 302, Menominee MI 49858

Salvation Army Christmas Toy Distribution 2023

Volunteering to help at Joey Shepro "Make a Wish" Fundraiser

Education & Libraries 

Chairperson, Diane Shepard 

GFWC members promote education in both children and adults.  We aim to help others, while we also continue to learn.  Projects in the Education and Libraries Community Service Program are designed to foster schools, as well as other educational institutions and opportunities, and to promote literacy, libraries, and the love of a good book.  Through these efforts, we encourage the growth of individuals and communities at home and around the world.  

Activities and donations include:​

  • Purchase & distribute dictionaries to all 3rd graders in Menominee County
  • Used book sales at monthly meetings
  • Book Club
  • ​Books For Children
  • ​Epsilon Sigma Omicron (ESO)​
  • Created a ZEN area at the DAR Boys and Girls Club
  • Reading Program for Elementary School

          Working on environment           "Rain Garden" for the city 2024

"Just Because" cards for shut ins.

GFWC Menominee Woman's Club presents cookies to the Fire Department to thank them for their service to the community

Salvation Army "Coats for Kids" Distribution 2023

Children's Grocery Bag Art

Storytime helpers at Spies Library.


​Entertaining while Ringing Bells for Salvation Army 

Civic Engagement & Outreach   

​Chairperson, Pat Krah

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, national, and globally.  The four ‘broad strokes’ of this effort include:  Citizenship; Crime Prevention, Safety, and Disaster Preparedness; the Needy, Hungry, and Homeless; and Our Military Personnel and Veterans.

Activities and donations include:

  •  Apples and cards for Vets
  •  Wreaths across America
  •  Flags on Vets graves
  •  Red Cross Blood Drives
  •  Menominee County Drug Dogs  support
  •  ​Renovation of the Menominee Heritage Museum Restroom
  •  High School Closet
  •  Salvation Army
  •  ​St Vincent DePaul

Spies Library Harry Potter Night setup

Salvation Army Backpack Distribution 2024

We have five (5) Community Service Programs: Arts and Culture, Environment, Education and Libraries, Health and Wellness, and Civic Engagement and Outreach. These core program committees provide vehicles for organizing our volunteer efforts. Each committee chairwoman coordinates with various organizations and agencies in the community. She funnels their volunteer or donation needs to the club members serving on her committee or to the entire club when necessary. These committees are also ways we connect with each other to network and build friendships. 

​Blue buttons below are links to specific information on selected projects.

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Planting Flowers for the City of Menominee 2024

GFWC Menominee Woman's Club

Community Service Programs

Reading to Central Elementary students

"Suds and Duds" Clothes for

Bay Cliff Campers

             Butterfly Garden at the YMCA.

"Stars For Veterans"

Stuffing bags for Spies Library Harry Potter event

    "Art For All" GFWC Menominee              Woman's Club Volunteers  .

Restored Veterans Headstones

Art Committee helped residence of Bridgeview with "Make and Take" items 2024

​​Books For Children Project

Placing Flags on Veterans Graves

Environment 


The GFWC Environment Community Service Program encourages us to become stewards of the earth by working to preserve the world’s resources, protect wildlife and domesticated animals, live sustainably, and beautify our communities and enjoy nature. ​

Activities and donations include:

  • ​​Maintain the Butterfly Garden at the YMCA in Menominee.
  • Planting flowers for the City of Menominee.
  • ​Recycling  wearable shoe donation to Menominee Animal Shelter
  • ​Trash pick up
  • ​Rain Garden

Health and Wellness  

Chairperson, Barbara Jones

The human body, mind, and spirit comprise our health and wellness.  To improve our well being, we must address three key components:  nutrition, disease prevention, and physical and emotional care.  This Community Service Program aims to explore the various opportunities for awareness and advancement of each of these vital areas.

Activities and donations include:

  • Support for Bay Cliff Health Camp​​
  • ​Rainbow House Kitchen Kits
  • ​Abundant Life Mission
  • ​Walk and Talk


Preparing Dictionaries for 3rd graders in Menominee County 2024. 


Arts and Culture   


The study of art and culture enriches the human experience.  Art education improves problem solving and critical thinking skills, builds focus and perseverance, and nurtures creativity, confidence, and collaboration.  Cultural awareness promotes effective communication and profoundly increases the ability to appreciate and enjoy a variety of new people and experiences.  

Activities and donations include:

  •  Spies Library Community Art Show
  • Valentine and Easter Greetings for Nursing Home residents 
  •  Grocery Bag Art with 2nd graders​
  • Bridgeview "Make and Take" Art Projects  ​
  • ​Spies Library Children's Art Projects