About Us
GFWC Miami Springs Woman's Club is a 501 (c)(3) charitable and educational non-profit organization comprised of volunteers. We are proud members of the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC).
Founded in May of 1939, the Miami Springs Woman's Club has been a significant charitable, educational, and social presence in the community.
Our Mission
Our mission is to enhance the lives of others through volunteer service. Honoring the motto of "Unity in Diversity," we come together as unique individuals dedicated to community improvement.
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they have the heart.” -Elizabeth Andrew
Our student volunteers make a real difference, and we can't fundraise without their hard work & enthusiasm.Â
When you support your GFWC Miami Springs Woman's Club, you're making someone's life better. Here are some of our programs and initiatives...
Awarding scholarships since 1942. The Club raises money for the scholarship fund through fundraisers and tax-deductible donations. The scholarship fund consists of the Lena Pearl Wheeler Nursing Scholarship, the Dr. Eileen McDonough Vocational Scholarship, and the English | Fine Arts High School Scholarship. In addition, we manage the Jennifer Ator Scholarship, funded by the Ator Family, and the Sigurd Michelson Trade Memorial Scholarship. The number of scholarships & amount given depends on the amount of money raised.
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Applications are closed
Established in 1949, The Medical Loan Closet provides medical equipment to members of our community for free/gratis. If you need to borrow medical equipment, please contact us.
Food backpacks include healthy, easy-to-prepare food for kid-friendly meals. That way, kids return to school on Monday, ready to learn. MSWC sponsors over 35 food-insecure children year-round.
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Since 2016, the GFWC Miami Springs Woman's Club's Health & Wellness Community Fair bringings together a diverse group of health providers and service organizations offering FREE health education, resource information, screenings, and MORE for all ages!
MSWC opened and operated the first public library in Miami Springs. Today we house a Memorial Library as a tribute to the memory of a deceased member.
GFWC Florida Federation of Women's Club's District 11 comprises 12 clubs, including ours. Every state president during their administration chooses a pet project for all the clubs to support, and President Sara Dessureau selected Flight to Honor.
Throughout her administration, we will raise funds to support this amazing organization, in addition to all of our club's other charities and initiatives.
Providing 24/7 book access while building community. Chartered by the Little Free Library Non-Profit Organization & dedicated to Maria Puente Mitchel, the first female Mayor of Miami Springs & member of the Miami Springs Woman's Club.
2024 - 2026 President's Project
GFWC Florida President Sara Dessureau is proud to have chosen to honor our GFWC Florida Women Veterans with her state project - A Flight to Honor. Established in January 2015, Flight to Honor Polk honors United States military Veterans by transporting them to Washington, DC, to visit the war memorials erected to honor their service. Based in Polk County, Florida, the mission is a one-day event departing from Lakeland Linder International Airport early in the morning and returning in the evening.
This building has been home to the Miami Springs Woman’s Club since it was built in 1949. The structure is essentially an Art Deco building with some elements of the Pueblo Revival style, such as rounded corners. It was constructed by Andy Plassey, a pioneer settler. The building also features Art Deco characteristics popular in Miami architecture at that time. The Clubhouse was designated a Miami Springs Historic Site in 2006.
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One of our initiatives is to maintain and preserve this historical clubhouse, which has been the home to many charitable, educational, and social projects.
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Proud Member
of the General Federation Of Women's Clubs
With more than 60,000 members in affiliated clubs in every state, the District of Columbia, and more than a dozen countries, GFWC members work in their own communities to support the arts, preserve natural resources, advance education, promote healthy lifestyles, encourage civic involvement, and work toward world peace and understanding.
Proud member
of the GFWC Florida Federation
GFWC Florida was organized on February 21, 1895, at Green Cove Springs, FL, and it was admitted to the General Federation of Women’s Clubs on January 25, 1898. GFWC Florida’s 189 clubs are organized into 14 districts. We are part of District 11, comprised of clubs in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties.
