Sample Press Release

GENERAL FEDERATION of WOMEN’S CLUBS
For Immediate Release
Contact:   (Name, phone number and email address)

Planting a Pinwheel Garden to Bring About Awareness
(Date of Press Release) 
Over__________ members of the_______________________ (club name) will gather on__________ (date) at the __________(location) to plant a “pinwheel” garden.  These blue and silver pinwheels will be planted to show support for Child Abuse and Prevention Awareness Month in April.  The _________ (club name) members are joining forces across the state to show their support in bringing awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect to the community.  The pinwheels will remain planted and are available for viewing by the community during the month of April.
When:  (date and time the pinwheels will be planted)
Where:  (location address and city)
Partnering with Prevent Child Abuse - Illinois, we are planting pinwheels as a way of building awareness, providing education, and inspiring hope to everyone involved, in an effort to prevent the abuse and neglect of all children in Illinois and across the USA.
[Insert information about your club and include contact information, for women interested in joining or getting more information]

About the General Federation of Women’s Clubs
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs is a unifying force, bringing together local women’s clubs, with members dedicated to strengthening their communities and enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service.  With 100,000 members in affiliated clubs in every state and more than a dozen countries, GFWC members are community leaders who work locally to create global change by supporting the arts, preserving natural resources, advancing education, promoting healthy lifestyles, encouraging civic involvement, and working toward world peace and understanding.