Naperville Junior Woman's Club: Empowering Communities

Since its inception in 1967, the Naperville Junior Woman’s Club has provided tens of thousands of hours of volunteer support to hundreds of organizations, including Safety Town, Martin Avenue Apartments, Naper Nights, and more. From our fundraising efforts, we have donated an estimated one million dollars to local, state and national organizations in need. We are proud to be part of the GFWC Illinois 5th/6th District.

Though the heart of our Club is volunteer work and giving back to our community, we also provide our members with sisterhood-- with various social events, a book club, and more. We enthusiastically offer a safe place for all women of any background looking for that sense of sisterhood and community. We currently have about 40 members and are growing! 

The Mission:

The General Federation of Women’s Clubs is an international women’s organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service.

"Founded in 1890, GFWC’s roots can be traced back to 1868 when Jane Cunningham Croly, a professional journalist, attempted to attend a dinner at an all-male press club honoring British novelist Charles Dickens. Croly was denied admittance based upon her gender, and in response, formed a woman’s club—Sorosis. In celebration of Sorosis’ 21st anniversary in 1889, Jane Croly invited women’s clubs throughout the United States to pursue the cause of federation by attending a convention in New York City. On April 24, 1890, 63 clubs officially formed the General Federation of Women’s Clubs by ratifying the GFWC constitution."