About Us

BWC was organized in the summer of 1938 as the Burlington Junior Woman's Club.  In 1949 the name was changed to the Burlington Woman's Club.  A new Burlington Junior Woman's Club was organized in 1956, sponsored by BWC and still going strong today.  During the years club service activities were quite varied.  For many years fund raising events were also varied and creative, but in 1970 the club opened the Thrift Shop as the only money making project allowed by our By-Laws. 

All of the work in the Thrift Shop is done by members on a volunteer basis. We sort donations, wash, iron, and mend things where it is needed, and "man" the sales floor. All profits are invested in the projects and programs that we support. We are fiscally responsible, and are registered as a 501(c) organization.

GFWC is one of the world's largest and oldest nonpartisan, nondenominational, women's volunteer service organizations.  It was founded in 1890 and chartered by the United States Congress in 1901.

GFWC clubwomen are true volunteers in action. Learn more about GFWC in this video: link to GFWC video

GFWC of North Carolina was founded in 1902 and became a part of GFWC the next year. With over 150 clubs throughout North Carolina, club women continue to work together to improve their communities. We are "Living the Volunteer Spirit!".

In accordance with GFWC guidelines, BWC is organized into five Community Service Program areas, representing areas of focus in the community.  Members stay alert for new projects and organizations which need our help, and most also volunteer at one or more of them.   GFWC International outlines programs that further focus attention in each area. Refer to our Community page for more details.