TAWC's History Since 1958 the Tustin Area Woman's Club (TAWC) has been an all volunteer philanthropic social group with a rich history of dedication to improve the quality of life in our local community, county, state, and our country. For over 60 years.the women of TAWC has donated their time and fundraising proceeds to a wide variety of worthy philanthropies and programs.
TAWC Supports Many Philanthropies: TAWC's Young Woman of the Month Program - TAWC's TUSD High School Scholarships - Tustin Community Foundation, Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts (TACFA) - Penny Pines - Santa Ana Zoo - Tustin Public School’s Foundation - Tustin Dollars for Scholars - Boys & Girls Club of Tustin - Fisher House - Second Harvest Food Bank - Alzheimer’s Association - Olive Crest - American Cancer Society - Women’s Transitional Living Center - American Heart Association - Hearing Loss Association of America – Orange Chapter - Laurel House - Blind Children’s Learning Center - Arthritis Foundation – Heifer Project - Operation Christmas Child – Samaritan’s Purse - Biker’s Against Child Abuse - Disabled Sports USA (Orange County) - March of Dimes - Salvation Army - Sunday Suppers - Tustin Police Foundation - Easter Seals - Patriotic Service Dog Foundation - American Legion (Poppies/VEAP) - Camp Fire Fund - Women’s History Resource Center - Orange District Itinerary Fund - CFWC Disaster Fund - Various GFWC State Disaster Funds
TAWC Members We are a group of women dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. We have fun and make lasting friendships while giving back to our community.
For over 60 years TAWC has given college scholarships to deserving TUSD high school seniors. TAWC is proud to be giving five $1,000 collegiate scholarships to one graduating senior from each of the five high schools in the Tustin Unified School District, which are: Tustin Legacy Magnet Academy, Beckman, Foothill, Tustin, and Hillview High Schools.
The Tustin Area Woman's Club 2023/24 Executive Board
TAWC Executive Board working together to plan another great club year. Front row left to right is Bunny Smith, Tricia Badraun, Joan Beck, Annette MacDonald, Gayle Carter, Nettie Hershman (President). Back row left to right is Mary Sprague, Libby Buckley, Lori Gabrielson, Barbara Grider, Sandy Seat, Patti Cotton, Pamla Manazer.
TAWC's 2024 Tustin Superhero Louise Davy is honored!
TAWC's 2023 Tustin Superhero Dottie Brown is honored!
TAWC had 5 members able to attend the photo opportunity. Lois Small, Marsha Corzine, Barbara Grider, Paula Ross, and Barbara George. Pictured in the bottom right corner of the group.
TAWC's 2022 Tustin Superheroes Left to right pictured: Barbra Grider & Barbara George
TAWC is very proud to announce TAWC member Sheryl Franke was chosen the winner of Tustin Area Woman of the Year for 2024.
TAWC is honored to have had three TAWC members that have been named Tustin Area Woman of the Year. Jeanne Brown 2007 - Jean Simon 2011 - Wendy Greene 2012
General Fedeartion of Womens's Club Featured Member is our own Club Member Irene Iverson Read about Irene's endless dedication to our community. www.gfwc.org/featured-members/irene-iverson/
Read a brief history of TAWC written by Juanita Lovret courtesy of the Tustin Historical Society website: www.tustinhistory.com/articles
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The General Federation of Women's Clubs are Dedicated to Community Improvement
by Enhancing the Lives of Others through Volunteer Service. Collectively, we are living the volunteer spirit.