Make a Donation Today
to protect and preserve this historic Bradenton landmark.
For more than a century, the Bradenton Woman's Club has stood as a powerful force for good—turning compassion into action and service into lasting change.
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In 2025 alone, our members devoted 12,613 volunteer hours, launched 200 service projects, and contributed more than $124,000 in cash and in-kind support to local and global causes.
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Every hour, every project, and every gift reflects a shared promise: to strengthen our community today and preserve a legacy of service for generations to come.Â
From the archives of Manatee Library historical digital collection.
Ways to give
#GivingTuesday
What is Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that encourages people to transform their communities through giving. This year, the Bradenton Woman’s Club is dedicating our Giving Tuesday campaign to critical historic preservation: Preserving the Windows of Our Past.
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Why Give to the Window Replacement Campaign? Our historic 1921 clubhouse is a cornerstone of community service, fellowship, and Bradenton history. To protect our building’s structural integrity and retain its timeless architectural beauty, we have launched a $250,000 capital campaign to replace and restore our historic windows and doors with approved, historic-compliant materials.
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Your contribution directly funds:
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Historic Restoration: Restoring original architectural aesthetics while upgrading to durable, energy-efficient materials.
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Building Protection: Guarding our historic interior spaces, collections, and community gathering areas against weather and age.
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Community Legacy: Ensuring our clubhouse remains a vibrant venue for local events, meetings, and philanthropic work for generations to come.
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No Need to Wait — Early Giving is Open!
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You don’t have to wait until December 1, 2026 to make an impact. Our campaign is officially open to receive gifts today!
Why Us?Â
A Stronger Community
From our very beginning in 1913, our members have pioneered growth and development in our community.Â
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Led the charge to petition and get a Carnegie Library in Bradenton.
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Donated the first public park and baseball diamond to Bradenton.
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Donated benches, plants and trees at Manatee High School.
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Funded the first year salary for Manatee County's first traveling nurse.
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In the early 1920s with the construction and opening of our 11,388 sq ft clubhouse, we became the hub for community engagement.
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Offered plays, operas, and other cultural growth opportunities.
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Began our tradition of Friday night dances.
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Many tea parties, card parties, and community planning has taken place within these walls.
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By the 1940s, we offered support to WWII efforts.
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Served as a warehouse for cots and supplies.Â
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Sterilized and rolled bandages.
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Sold war bonds to support the cause.
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Served as a community venue for lectures and wartime updates.
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In 1947, the Manatee Players formed and took the stage at our clubhouse. They are still performing today at a nearby venue.
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The 1950s and beyond we have continued to serve our community and empower young women through clubs such as the Bradenton Junior Woman's Club, SubDebs, and Mamselles.Â
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Today we stand on the legacy of those who have gone before us.
"Be not simply good, be good for something!"
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Our members actively give to our local community and beyond in classrooms, parks and beaches, domestic violence and homeless shelters, food banks, veterans services, the arts, and so much more. Â
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Our Partners
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