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‘ Lifting as We Climb ’ Women ’ s Federated Club serves Moultrie

by Kendrick Givens | photos submitted

Coretta Scott King once said , “ The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members .” The Women ’ s Federated Club of Moultrie has spent 67 years enduring this understanding through their mission to elevate the standards of home , family , and children to foster stronger communities .

The Club was established on Sept . 7 , 1958 , under the leadership of Jestina B . Lewis and 12 other original members . From the early years of these remarkable women ’ s struggle to build a thriving organization , while facing segregation and Jim Crow , fighting to
The Women ’ s Federated Club of Moultrie joined the Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce in 2022 and celebrated with a ribbon cutting . Shown center cutting the ribbon is Past President Sondra Hampton , along with club members , community friends and Chamber Ambassadors .
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