GFWC Billings Junior Woman's Club
LIVING THE VOLUNTEER SPIRIT
Mission Statement
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.
Calendar
May 20, 2025
6:30 pm
Spring Dinner
First Presbyterian Church
2420 13th St W
Tuesday, May 20, 6:30 pm - Spring Dinner
Join us in walking for trees! Sign up, track your trees planted and let the Environment
Committee know!
GFWC of MT Eastern District Conference
GFWC/BJWC members took a tour of the Mill at Greycliff as part of their GFWC MT Eastern District Conference in Big Timber.
Family Tree Nurturing Center
Jody Schofield was awarded the Pinwheel Prevention Award in recognition of her continued support in the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect.
Community Crisis Center
Members that meet at the Community Crisis Center were flipping pancakes. The pancakes were frozen to use at a later date.
Civil Engagement and Outreach
Members of the committee met at the garage and prepared baskets full of house hold items for Tumbleweed. The baskets are given to teens that are moving into their own apartments.
Projects and Events
Look at some of our latest projects and help spread the word about Billings Junior Woman's Club!
Environment
Our club collects pounds of plastic film. One of the new benches made of recycled materials is now located at the zoo.
Accepted items include:
Plastic films labeled with #2 or #4 recycling symbol
Pallet wrap and stretch film
Grocery bags
Bread bags
Case overwrap
Dry cleaning bags
Newspaper sleeves
Ice bags
Wood pellet bags
Ziplock and other re-closable Food storage bags
Produce bags
Bubble wrap and air pillow
Salt bags
Cereal bags
Plastic padded envelopes
Books for Babies
Members met at the club garage to fill book bags for the two hospitals.
The book bags with a touchy feely book are delivered to each of the hospitals as needed during the year.
Between 2,500 and 3,000 books are distributed each year.
Domestic Violence
Sexual Awareness and Prevention
Four BJWC members Attended the Souper Bowl. Members Lisa Hansen, Joan Sleeth, Amanda Webber, and Marsha Price
(photographer) braved the snow and cold weather to have a fun time.
Angela's Piazza is a safe place for women to drop in if they're trying to overcome addiction or dealing with domestic violence.
Every year around this time, right before the big game on Sunday, Angela’s Piazza has its big fundraiser, the Souper Bowl.