GFWC Signature Project

End Domestic Violence

The General Federation of Women's Clubs, of which The Woman's Club of Medford is a part, has chosen Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention as its signature project.  For the month of October, we encourage everyone to be aware of the issue and observe in the following ways:

  1. Wear purple, the color designated for domestic violence awareness. 
  2. Distribute flyers or palm cards with hotline numbers at Doctors’ offices, movie theatres (place in Ladies Room), dentist offices and nail salons, to name a few places.
  3. Encourage local businesses to display purple lights in storefront windows.
  4. Print and distribute a list of community resources available for women. Place them in a public place, i.e., the library, the local super market etc. 
  5. See list below of centers for help: 

• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: www.NCADV.org 

• National Network to End Domestic Violence: www.NNEDV.org 

• New Jersey Coalition for Battered Women: www.njcbw.org or 1670 Whitehorse, Hamilton Square Rd. Trenton, 08690 609-584-8107 

• National Resource Center on Domestic Violence: www.NRCDV.org. 

• Futures without Violence: www.futureswithoutviolence.org 

• National Center on Elder Abuse: www.NCEA.AOA.gov 

• New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence: NJCEDV.org 

• Partners for Women and Justice: www.pfwj.org 

• National Sexual Violence Resource Center. www.nsvrc.org 


Empower Women with Us

The GFWC Success for Survivors Scholarship was created through GFWC’s commitment to change the lives of survivors as they reshape their future in a positive way through higher education.

The GFWC Signature Program: Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Fund is fully supported by donations from GFWC members, partners, and friends.

About The Woman's Club of Medford

Essentials Bags for Victims

We assemble toiletry and comfort bags for victims of domestic violence, including hygiene items, children's books, toys, and pet necessities.

Pinwheel Gardens

Pinwheel Gardens highlight the impact of domestic violence on children. We encourage vigilance and reporting to protect our most vulnerable.

Support Providence House

The Woman’s Club of Medford, for many years, provided clothing and other essentials to the victims of abuse being assisted by Providence House.  We hope to continue this tradition for many years to come.