Dawson County Woman’s Club has five Community Service Programs  (CSP) that serve the Dawson County Community. When you become a member of the Dawson County Woman’s Club, you will be asked to choose one or more of these areas to get involved with — so, pick your passion and let’s get to work!

Arts and Culture CSP

The study of art and culture enriches the human experience.  Art education improves problem solving and critical thinking skills, builds focus and perseverance, and nurtures creativity, confidence and collaboration.  Cultural awareness promotes effective communication and profoundly increases the ability to appreciate and enjoy a variety of new people and experiences.  Our club supports the Bowen Center for the Arts, participates in student art shows, works with residents at local assisted living facilities on crafts and decorates our beloved historical courthouse every Christmas.

Civic Engagement and Outreach CSP

This Community Service Program reminds members that each of us is a part of a larger society and is responsible for undertaking actions that will create a better quality of life and foster a sense of community–locally, regionally, nationally and globally.  The four projects in their effort include; Citizenship; Crime Prevention, Safety, and Disaster Preparedness; the Needy, Hungry, and Homeless; and our Military Personnel and Veterans. 

Organizations supported by this CSP include The Place of Dawson, Dawson County Sheriff’s Office and First Responders, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, and EPIC.

Education and Libraries CSP

DCWC members promote education in both children and adults.  We aim to help others while we also continue to learn.  Projects in the Education are designed to foster schools, as well as other educations institutions and opportunities, and to promote literacy, libraries and the love of a good book.  Through these efforts, we encourage the growth of individuals and communities at home and around the world.

Our Education projects promote a commitment to lifelong learning by encouraging members and others to foster and support educational opportunities in the community.  Projects include participation in reading programs, donating books, Dawson County High School scholarship awards,  HOBY awards, supporting the Dawson County Library, Schools and WEE Books.

Environment CSP

This CSP encourages us to become stewards of the earth by working to preserve the world’s resources,, protect wildlife and domesticated animals, live sustainable, and beautify our communities and enjoy nature.  Projects include programs such as Adopt-A-Highway, Arbor Day tree planting, Re-Cycling, Rock Creek Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden, Humane Society support, Water Conservation and Mitigation issues and other preservation projects. In addition, the Program involves itself and the club in education, awareness, and the practice of resource conservation.

Health and Wellness CSP

The human body, mind and spirit comprise our health and wellness.  To improve our well-being, we must address three key components: nutrition, disease prevention, and physical and emotional care.  This CSP aims to explore the various opportunities for awareness and advancement of each of the vital areas.

We share information about the making of wise food choices, finding healthful recipes and handouts on nutrition.  This CSP also supports the Good Shepherd Clinic, a nonprofit organization that provides free medical assistance to the community.

Domestic Violence Awareness

Our club has a special committee that focuses on helping our most vulnerable citizens.  We help support the women’s shelter (No One Alone) that serves our community by collecting and donating necessary personal items, clothing, gas cards, and offering encouragement any way we can.  We also try to help the children with necessary items and holiday celebrations.  Every April you can see the ‘Pinwheel Garden’ in downtown Dawsonville that our club sets up to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month.

In addition to the above, below is a complete list of our activities, events and projects.

OUR PRESENT ACTIVITIES INVOLVE SPONSORSHIPS, SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION IN:

• Amicalola Regional Farmers Market
• Bee City USA
• Bowen Center for the Arts
• Dawson County Chamber of Commerce
• Dawson County Department of Family and Children Services
• Dawson County Elementary School Projects
• Dawson County Firefighters
• Dawson County Humane Society
• Dawson County Library
• Dawson County Sheriff’s Department Support
• Decoration of the Historic Dawson County Courthouse for Christmas
• Domestic Violence Prevention and Awareness Programs and NOA (No One
• Alone)
• Exceptional People In our Community (EPIC)
• Good Shepherd Clinic of Dawson County
• HOBY Leadership Conference for DCHS Sophomores
• Keep Dawson County Beautiful
• Little Free Library
• Margie Weaver Senior Center
• NOA Support
• Scholarships for Dawson County High School Seniors
• Sleep in Heavenly Peace
• The Butterfly and Hummingbird Gardens at Rock Creek and Main Street Parks
• The Place of Dawson at RIC-Rack
• The Way Home
• Trunk or Treat Program
• V2/Next Generation

OUR PAST PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

• Created the “Grow Memories” Program for citizens to honor others by buying trees, benches, swings and tables in Dawson County Parks
• Dawson County Teacher Appreciation Week
• Dawsonville Vietnam Veterans
• Established Citizenship and Service awards in Dawson County High School and Middle School
• Established Resource Interaction Council which became the RIC-Rack Thrift Store and Food Bank now The Place of Dawson
• Initiated the establishment of Dawson County Historical and Genealogical Society
• Initiated the restoration of the Historic Dawson County Courthouse, the oldest working courthouse in Georgia, including a meeting room, kitchen, and grounds beautification
• Organized county-wide “Adopt a Highway”
• Organized READ – an Adult Literacy Program
• Participated in Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child
• Participated in Seamless Summer National School Lunch Summer Food Service Program
• Prepared and received a grant for elevator installation in the Historic Courthouse
• Provided to Dawson County Emergency Medical Services: defibrillator, 2-way radios, CPR mannequins
• Provided to Dawson County Sheriff’s Department: bullet proof vests, in-car radio, 1st drug detection dog
• Sponsored the 1 st Dawsonville Farmers’ Market
• Sponsored and helped create the Dawson County Senior Center
• Sponsored Student Art Awards at Dawson County High School
• Sponsored the GFWC Juniorettes LEAD at Dawson County High School
• Trees for Troops