The GFWC Junior Women's Club of Butler is a community service organization. Founded in 1929, the goals of the original
group continue to be carried on today, as club members aim to maintain an organized center for the intellectual & social
development and to assist development among women and to assist in community work. Some or our club's accomplishments
include:
* Started the concept of the kindergarten program for Butler in the 1950's
* Providing student scholarships since 1955
* Beautifying & renovating Ritts Park on McKean St, for which we received a "Key to the City" from Mayor Richard
Schontz
* Sponsoring programs such as the Teen Parenting Needs Closet, Butler Traveling Library, Child Safety Seat
Checks & The Heroin Reality Tour
* Gateway Gardens Project - help maintain & upkeep the State Gardens Project at the intersection of Route 8 &
422.
