Tempe Woman’s Club is returning to its historic clubhouse, a landmark that has served the community for nearly a century.

As the club re-establishes its home base, Tempe Woman’s Club is seeking sponsors and donors to help preserve this historic space and support the ongoing charitable work that has defined the organization since 1913, according to a release.

The adobe clubhouse at 1290 S. Mill, designed by renowned Arizona architect Kemper Goodwin and built in 1936, has long been a hub for civic engagement, philanthropy and social events in Tempe. Listed on both the Tempe Historic Property Registry and the National Register of Historic Places, the building has hosted generations of community service projects, fundraising events and educational programs that have positively impacted countless lives, the release states.

“We are thrilled to be moving back into our beloved clubhouse, a space that has stood as a testament to the power of women working together to improve our community,” Luanne Davis, president of Tempe Woman’s Club, said in the release. “Now, as we embark on this new chapter, we need the support of local businesses, organizations and individuals to ensure that we can continue our mission for generations to come.”

Tempe Woman’s Club’s fundraising efforts will focus on maintaining and restoring the clubhouse while continuing key community initiatives, including providing resources for other Tempe nonprofits, supporting domestic-violence survivors, supporting the Tempe Family Advocacy Center and feeding those in need. In 2024, Tempe Woman’s Club donated 4,800 volunteer hours, completed 160 community projects, gathered $30,000 worth of in-kind donations and fundraised more than $18,000 for local causes.

Sponsors and donors will have the unique opportunity to be part of a historic legacy that has shaped Tempe for over 110 years. Tempe Woman’s Club is looking for sponsors and donors to raise $500,000 to complete various projects at the clubhouse including replacement of the electrical system, new windows, rotting wood and stucco on exterior, paint interior, code compliance for landscaping, parking lot repavement, furniture, floor refinishing, kitchen equipment, HVAC replacement and roof if needed.

Once Tempe Woman’s Club reoccupies the clubhouse, all Tempe Woman’s Club meetings will be hosted there, including Book Club and community projects, such as packing parties for Women4Women. Tempe Woman’s Club will offer to host the biannual GFWC-Central District meeting and statewide GFWC-AZ Convention and Board of Directors meeting. The clubhouse also will be available to rent by community groups for their events.

The club is planning a celebratory open house event to welcome the community back into this historic space. Details will be announced soon.

For information on sponsorship opportunities or to make a donation visit www.tempewomansclub.com or contact Luanne Davis at gfwctempewomansclub@gmail.com.

About Tempe Woman’s Club

Founded in 1913, the Tempe Woman’s Club is dedicated to community improvement through volunteer service. With a focus on civic engagement, education and philanthropy, the release states.