womansreliefcorps.org – auxiliary to Grand Army of the Republic

Woman's Relief Corps, Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic

The National Woman’s Relief Corps (WRC) is a 501c3. It was chartered July 25 and 26, 1883 as auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic, Inc (GAR) and Congressionally chartered on September 7, 1962.

Our mission is to perpetuate the memory of those who sacrificed much and sometimes all in the American Civil War; provide assistance to veterans of all wars and extend needed aid to them and to their widow(er)s and orphans.

We believe it is our duty to cherish and emulate all those who rendered loving service to our country. We strive to inculcate lessons of patriotism and love of our country among the children and in our communities, and encourage the spread of universal liberty and equal rights of everyone.

Membership in the Woman's Relief Corps organization is NOT based on lineage. We follow the instructions given us by the GAR under Commander-in-Chief Paul Vandervoort. We are to remain open for membership to any woman from age 13 and up so long as we pledge allegiance the United States flag, are loyal to the USA, and have not given aid or assistance to enemies of the USA. For men, we have an associate organization named "Logan's Brigade" (see https://www.logansbrigade.org)

Our Headquarters and Museum are located inside the General John A. Logan Museum in Murphysboro, Illinois. Our email address is: womansreliefcorps@gmail.com

Any unauthorized use of the name and/or copyrighted images of the Woman's Relief Corps, initials, etc. is against federal law. The Woman's Relief Corps reserves the right to prosecute any infringement or illegal use.