Over the years, many things have changed in our Club — including its name and locations. The Alamo Mother's Club of 1916 became the Alamo Community Club in 1935, and finally changed to the Alamo Women's Club in 1953. The location changed from meeting in members' homes, to renting a room at Huber House, to the current location given by the Henry family (Corwin and Ruth) to the Club in 1949. The clubhouse was dedicated on June 14, 1952.
Many things over the 100 years, however, remained the same — notably the way local women reached out to help others through kindness, through hands-on help to neighbors and those continents away, and through donations to their greater community.
A Century in Milestones
The Mothers' Club of Alamo Grammar School
The Club was founded as the Alamo Mother's Club to support children at their school. Early fundraising projects included swings, a sandbox, basketball and handball courts, and a baseball diamond. At this time, industrialization had created new kitchen conveniences that meant less housework than ever before, and women had more free time for civic engagement.
Joining the General Federation of Women's Clubs
The Club joined the General Federation of Women's Clubs, an international organization committed to community improvement through volunteer service. This affiliation connected Alamo women with a global network sharing the same values.
Alamo Community Club
As the club's mission broadened beyond the school, the name changed to the Alamo Community Club, reflecting the widening scope of philanthropic work and community outreach.
Service During World War II
Members contributed to the war effort by serving in watchtowers, preparing bandages, and running canteens for returning soldiers. The club exemplified the wartime spirit of civic duty that defined the Greatest Generation.
The Henry Family Gift
Through the extraordinary generosity of Ruth and Dr. Corwin Henry, the club received its permanent home at 1401 Danville Blvd in Alamo. This act of philanthropy anchored the club's mission and provided a lasting community gathering place.
Clubhouse Dedication
The Alamo Women's Club clubhouse was officially dedicated on June 14, 1952 — a milestone that gave the organization a permanent home from which to serve the community for generations to come.
Alamo Women's Club
The club took its current name, Alamo Women's Club, reflecting its identity as an independent, women-led civic organization dedicated to philanthropy and community service in the greater Alamo area.
Hearts of Gold Scholarship Program
Established in 1939, the Hearts of Gold Scholarship Program has awarded over 60 need-based scholarships in the past five years alone — supporting community college students, emancipated foster youth, and graduating high school seniors across Contra Costa County.
100th Anniversary
AWC celebrated a century of service to the Alamo community — 11,208 volunteer hours and $64,080 donated in a single recent year. The same spirit of generosity that founded the club in 1916 carries it forward today.