Our Club was organized in 1914 by women associated with NMSU, in order to pursue various charitable and educational purposes.
In 1915, the Progress Club of Las Cruces affiliated with the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC), a worldwide organization dedicated to volunteer community service.
Last year, we raised $51,693 in total donations, $134,911 in in-kind donations, and 32,491 total volunteer hours. Several of the local entities who benefit from our donations are listed here.
Camp Enchantment (cancer victims)
NMSU and Doña Ana Community College (scholarships)
Friends of Thomas Branigan Memorial Library
La Casa
La Piñon
Wee Warriors Project
Hope to Dream
Mayor's Top Teen Program
Asombro Institute of Science Education
Rio Grande Honor Flight
We have Community Impact Programs in the areas of Arts and Culture, Education and Libraries, Environment, Civic Engagement and Outreach, Health and Wellness, and Domestic Violence/Advocacy for Children.