Dedicated to our Community for over 100 Years
The Woman's Club of Clayton
Founded on October 18, 1918, The Woman’s Club of Clayton (TWCC) has proudly served the Clayton community for more than 100 years. Today, TWCC is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization and a federated member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC).
TWCC brings together women who share a passion for making a difference. Through friendship, service, and community involvement, our members work together to strengthen Clayton and surrounding communities socially, physically, culturally, and educationally.
As part of GFWC, TWCC is connected to a worldwide network of women dedicated to volunteer service. GFWC members support the arts, education, environmental preservation, healthy lifestyles, civic engagement, and efforts that promote peace and understanding.
We believe that when women work together, great things happen. If you are looking for a way to connect with others, give back, and make a meaningful impact in our community, we invite you to join us.
Together, we can continue a tradition of service that has made a difference for more than a century.
TWCC Making a Difference in Our Community
The TWCC is proud to support a wide range of community needs through meaningful service, charitable giving, and scholarships. From playgrounds and local nonprofits to children, students, and community projects, the club continues to make a lasting difference in Johnston County.
TWCC donated $15,000 to support Harmony Playground at East Clayton Community Park. Each Christmas, the club partners with the Civitan Club for the Christmas Kids Project, helping provide gifts for underprivileged children in our community. The club also sponsors an annual Arts Festival, showcasing the creativity and talent of students throughout the Clayton area.
In 2022, TWCC received a $25,000 RYE Foundation grant, which was distributed among several Johnston County service organizations, including Backpack Buddies, Clayton Area Ministries, Serve the Need Johnston County, With Love From Jesus, and House of Hope.
Education is another important focus. TWCC provides two scholarships annually. In 2026, the recipient of the Sallie Southall Cotten Scholarship received $4,500 from TWCC, followed by an additional $500 at the District level and $3,000 per year for four years from GFWC-NC. The runner-up received $1,500 from TWCC, and another $1,000 scholarship was awarded for the Sybil Champion Community College Scholarship.
TWCC has also supported the Town of Clayton by funding seven benches throughout the community and contributing to the construction of a sign in front of the police station.
In 2026, TWCC donated $6,000 to Isaiah 117 House in Selma, following the club’s successful Spring Fling Brunch & Fashion Event fundraiser. In addition, the club provides financial support to numerous local nonprofits each year.
Through generosity, service, and a commitment to making a difference, TWCC continues to invest in the people and organizations that make our community stronger.
The Woman’s Club of Clayton received the “Nonprofit of the Year” Award given by Johnston Now Honors for 2025.
Sarah Brooks and Betsy Grannis present a check for $2633 to Sue Beyer and Pastor William Beyer for the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Backpack Buddies program.
Members shop for Christmas Kids project annually providing gifts requested by the kids.
Members participate in groundbreaking ceremony for Harmony Playground
Community Service Programs (CSP's)
TWCC members are assigned to one of five community service programs (CSP’s) that coincide with CSP’s established by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. The CSP’s are structured to address the needs of our community by focusing on major issues that affect the community daily such as supporting women’s health, preserving natural resources, promoting literacy and equality, citizen advocacy, and encouraging volunteer service. The CSP’s identified below focus on the arts and culture, environment, education and libraries, health and wellness, and civic engagement and outreach.
Arts & Culture
Left: The Arts & Culture CSP painting booth is enjoyed by children at a community event.
Right: The Arts & Culture CSP supports a special needs class by providing special arts supplies and helps students complete “no sew” blankets that they can take home.
Below: Members help Special Needs Class decorate Christmas Trees
Arts and culture are essential to a vibrant and fulfilling quality of life. Exploring and engaging with the arts enriches the human experience while developing creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, focus, and perseverance. Arts education also builds confidence, encourages collaboration, and inspires lifelong learning.
Cultural awareness broadens our understanding of the world, strengthens communication, and encourages appreciation for diverse people, traditions, and experiences. Through projects featuring music, dance, theatre, visual arts, and cultural experiences, members can celebrate both traditional and innovative forms of artistic expression. There are countless meaningful ways to support the arts, promote cultural awareness, and enrich our communities.
Environment
The Environment Community Service Program (ENV CSP) encourages us to be responsible stewards of our planet by focusing on three key areas:
1) preserving natural resources and protecting wildlife and domesticated animals;
2) promoting sustainable living; and
3) beautifying our communities while enjoying and connecting with nature.
Our environment encompasses everything around us that supports life—the air we breathe, the water that covers much of our planet, the plants and animals we share it with, and the soil, minerals, and other resources found within the earth. While the environment naturally evolves through ecological processes, human actions also significantly impact its health and future. Through education and community projects, we strive to inspire members to protect, beautify, maintain, and restore these precious resources for generations to come.
Easter 2021 at the Community Garden – fun time for both kids and adults!
Members plant shrubs below the recognition wall at Harmony Playground.
The Environment CSP worked with the Library and town staff on the Pollinator Garden at the Library. Members helped plant the plants in the garden.
The Environment CSP works closely with the Clayton Community Garden on Main Street. For Christmas 2018, members helped turn the garden into a gingerbread house.
Education & Libraries
Members promote education at every level, supporting others while continuing to learn and grow themselves. Projects within the Education and Libraries Community Service Program (E&L CSP) support schools and educational institutions, promote literacy and libraries, and encourage a lifelong love of reading. Through these efforts, we help individuals and communities grow and thrive—at home and around the world.
Above: The Education & Libraries CSP prepares Book Bags for first graders at Cooper Academy.
Top right: The Education & Libraries CSP participates in the annual national initiative, Read for the Record, by reading to first graders at Cooper Academy.
Bottom right: The Education & Libraries CSP puppet shows for first graders in local elementary schools are a huge hit!
Above: Recipients of Sallie Southall Cotten College Scholarship and Sybil Champion Community College Scholarship are recognized.
Left: TWCC Book Club, Epsilon Sigma Omicron, donate a painted bench to the Clayton Community Garden on Main Street
Health & Wellness
The Health & Wellness CSP supports the Senior Center by providing items such as puzzles and calls Bingo once a month with winners receiving small gifts
The Health & Wellness CSP supports the House of Hope by providing a monthly meal for residents and staff, hosting special events, providing supplies, etc.
The Health & Wellness Community Service Program (H&W CSP) focuses on raising awareness of the issues that impact the well-being of individuals, families, and our community. The program centers on three essential areas of wellness: nutrition, disease prevention, and physical and emotional health.
Well-being is more than simply being free from illness. It encompasses our physical, mental, and social health and is an ongoing process of making choices that support a healthy, fulfilling life.
Through education, outreach, and community service, the H&W CSP explores opportunities to promote healthy lifestyles, encourage disease prevention, and increase awareness of physical and mental health. Members are encouraged to support projects that help individuals and families make informed choices and improve their overall quality of life.
Members participate in nature walk at Clemmons Educational State Forest.
Civic Engagement & Outreach
The Civic Engagement & Outreach Community Service Program (CEO CSP) encourages members to recognize their role in building stronger, more connected communities. Through service and meaningful action, we can help improve quality of life and make a positive difference at the local, regional, national, and global levels.
Our efforts focus on five key areas:
- Citizenship – Encouraging civic participation and community involvement.
- Crime Prevention, Safety & Disaster Preparedness – Promoting safer, more prepared communities.
- The Needy, Hungry & Homeless – Supporting individuals and families facing hardship.
- Military Personnel & Veterans – Honoring and supporting those who have served our country.
- Women Veterans – Providing support, recognition, and assistance to women who have served.
Together, our members can turn community involvement into meaningful action and create a lasting impact.
Upper Right: The Civic Engagement & Outreach CSP supports Rise Against Hunger Events. This one was held on the MLK Day of Service.
Lower Right: Members donated goodies to the Clayton Police Department for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
Above: Members donated school supplies and helped pack backpacks for the JOCO Back to School Youth Explosion.
