


What is CFUW?
CFUW is a Canadian national, bilingual, non-profit organization striving to promote equality, social justice, fellowship and life-long learning for women and girls.​
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100+ Years of Advocating for Women's Rights
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90+ Clubs Across Canada
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6,600+ National Members
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Distributed over $1M Annual Scholarships
The Perth and District chapter was formed in 1970. Its members include over 180 vibrant women of all disciplines and ages, sharing activities, camaraderie, and fun., while promoting education, life-long learning for women and girls, gender, ethnic & social equality and safe and healthy communities. In our community, we provide:
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Annual education awards
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Financial support to local libraries & community organizations
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Partnerships with local non-profits
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Camaraderie and companionship
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Advocacy on local, provincial & national levels for change
What is the CFUW Perth and District Home & Garden Tour?
It is a fun, one-day, self-guided event that will showcase some of our community’s most beautiful homes and gardens. This year all 11 locations are situated in the heart of the town of Perth. The tour will feature two unique historic Perth homes. At three of our gardens, visitors will amble along the rambling Tay River.
Our home and garden tour is unique, offering live music by local musicians and presenting the works of some of the area’s talented artists.​
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When Is the Tour?
The 2025 Home & Garden Tour is Saturday July 12th, 2025, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.


CFUW's Successes
Our 2024 Home & Garden Tour was a resounding success—raising $19,000—thanks to the sponsorship of community businesses and robust ticket sales from the public far & wide.
Our funds, allowing us to offer financial aid to:
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under-resourced local young women pursuing post-secondary education or
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to women returning to the workforce or making a career change and needing to upgrade their education
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6 local libraries to support their summer reading prgorams
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4 community non-profit agencies that help:
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homeless youth,
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women escaping violent relationships,
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girls needing one-on-one mentorship
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fund enrichment programs in our local elementary schools.
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