Our Purpose is to…
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Encourage and promote charitable activities and projects
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Study topics of general interest
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Promote fellowship
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Foster cultural interest in the Springfield, Virginia Community
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Advance general welfare
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Help our Community
Our projects and volunteer activities change our community for the better every day.
Club History and Information:
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Chartered by the VFWC (Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs) and GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs) in 1954 as Crestwood Women’s Club.
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Name changed to The Woman’s Club of Springfield, Inc. in 1969.
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Club played a major role in the creation of the Richard Byrd Library in Springfield, VA.
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In 1964, The Pink Elephant Thrift Shop was created. 100% of proceeds go to philanthropic projects.
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Club Flower – Pink Rose
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Club Colors – Pink & Green
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Member GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs)
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Member GFWC- VA
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Member GFWC – Northern District (Virginia)
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Received the 1997 Springfield Inter-Service Club Council Organization of the Year Award for the Pink Elephant Thrift Shop operation.
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Annual Spring Faire Craft and Vendor Show. Proceeds benefit Bethany House.
Whom We Support:
(Click here for a List of Recent and Continuing Contributions)
Please inquire via email for more information: wcs_gfwc@gmail.com.
Early Club History Document (1954-2004) (Crupper / Wiedmann)
Acknowledgements and Thank You’s:
June 2022: Thank you card from Springfield Challenger Baseball.
September 2021: Thank you card from Crestwood Elementary School for student headphones.
April 8, 2022: 5th Annual Discovery Toys Easter Basket Drive to support the Ronald McDonald House of Greater Washington, DC. and Shelter House.
Summaries of Annual Activities:
2020 2019 2018 2017(no data) 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012