Blacksburg Junior Women's Club

The Blacksburg Junior Women’s Club was formed in November, 1935 by a small group of local women who wanted to give back to their community as well as strengthen social ties. The group originally had 13 members. The club became a member of the Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs in February, 1936. The stated object of the organization was to “unite all loyal and progressive citizens in an intelligent effort toward a better Blacksburg, to promote good citizenship, public health, general culture and civic ideals.”

The current mission of the organization is to promote the cultural, educational and environmental welfare of the region through service projects, outreach, and other charitable activities.  The GFWC/BJWC is a member of both the Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs and the General Federation of Women's Clubs and as such will align their objectives with the objectives of these organizations.

Today, the club has 17 members and supports a variety of projects.

Annually, the club sponsors two in-kind drives. In the Fall we support the Montgomery County Christmas Store (MCCS) and collect diapers, pull-ups and wipes from the club and community. In 2025 the Diaper Drive were able to supply 30,001 products to MCCS. The supplies have gone to eligible families during shopping week in December since 2012. 

In the Spring we have started a Period Product Drive. Over the past two years we have been able to collect 30,057 tampons, pads and liners. These products are then used to pack take home bags for middle school and high school students in MCPS. To date we have supplied 960 bags. The remaining products are distributed amongst the schools as well as local food pantries. 

Each year the club also awards scholarships to graduating high school senior women who demonstrate strong participation in local community service activities as well as high academic achievement and school participation.

Some of our other favorite projects we support include:

• Last Minuet Angels - Members work with the Salvation Army to sponsor children and Seniors from their angel tree. The club purchases gifts for the kids along with a jacket, hat and mittens. Seniors receive their requested items including hygiene products, local gift cards and activities such as crosswords and puzzles.
• To Our House- Members donate lunch supplies and cook meals for the winter shelter for homeless adults. This past Thanksgiving we provided sides for dinner as well as a special breakfast spread.
• Cornerstone Project - Cornerstone apartment complex is run by the Women's Resource Center for women and children escaping domestic violence. Twice a year BJWC "adopts" an apartment and gets it ready for a family to move into,  since they are unable to bring much at all with them.