Our next coffee is Saturday, August 9 at 9 a.m. @ Old Europe
716 South Main Street, downtown Greenville. Just drop in; no signup required.
Summer Series (evening meetings)
Our monthly meeting is August 11, at 6 p.m. at
The Kroc Center, 424 Westfield St., Greenville
Register and pay online.
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2023-25 DWGC Leadership
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President: Laura Haight
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1st VP/Programs: Roxanne Cordonier
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2nd VP/Membership: Kat Dunleavy
- 3rd VP/Advocacy: Evelyn Nocella
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Secretary: Leslie Fatum
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Treasurer: Teri Morton
About us
We are an active and diverse group of women and men. Our objectives are:
- To support the principles of the Democratic Party;
- To initiate and carry out programs and projects on behalf of the Democratic Party and the Democratic Party’s candidates; and
- To promote Democratic women to become actively involved in our community, to serve in leadership positions in the county, state, and national Democratic Party, and to serve as candidates for elective office.
Coffees
We have casual coffee meet ups on the 2nd Saturday of each month. We meet at Old Europe, 716 South Main St., downtown Greenville. There’s no cost to attend, no sign up required, just come grab coffee and a croissant and enjoy conversation with a group of like-minded women! For the most up-to-date information check the GCDP Events Calendar for current dates and times of DWGC events.
Meetings
Our meetings are held the second Monday of each month at noon. Meetings are most often, but not always, lunch. For the most up-to-date information check the GCDP Events Calendar for current dates and times of DWGC events. Lunch is $25; general admission is $5. Unregistered walk-ins are charged $10. Reservations and payment can be made online.
Cocktails and Conversation
A lot of us work and getting to a luncheon is hard. But cocktails after work? That’s doable. Join us on the third Tuesday of each month at Oak and Honey for a cocktail and some great conversation. Just show up! For the most up-to-date information check the GCDP Events Calendar for current dates and times of DWGC events.
Book Club
Read the book but come from the discussion and the camaraderie. Reading the book is optional, but maybe after hearing about it, you may want to. Book Club is the fourth Thursday of each month at the Foxcroft Wine Company on Main St. Because what’s a book club without wine? For the most up-to-date information check the GCDP Events Calendar for current dates and times of DWGC events.
Find resistance and advocacy opportunities here.
We’re keeping track of events and activism options. We may be missing some so let us know if you see something that should be included here.
Posts and event coverage
Greenville could lose $6.2M in fed ed funds
By Linda HardmanLegislative Chair, DWGC Academic programs across the country – and in Greenville – are in limbo as the Trump administration is still withholding about $7 billion in grant […]
August Meeting: A coalition of groups tackles homelessness in Greenville
By Roxanne Cordonier1st Vice President/Programs, DWGC A 2025 annual survey of the homeless found that there were 739 unsheltered people in Greenville County, a 2 percent increase from 2024. The […]
ICYMI: MAGA & DOGE meet Greenville Replay
Three nonprofit organizations joined us at the July 14 meeting to discuss the impact of federal budget cuts and policy decisions on their organizations and the people they serve. We […]
Trump cuts purposely scheduled not to hit until after midterms
Also: Greenville County Sheriff signs cooperation agreement with ICE By Laura HaightPresident, DWGC The recently passed budget bill will have a big impact on our communities – most of that […]
How is Greenville being affected by Trump orders
The hit squad of young adults assembled by Elon Musk, calling themselves the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) barreled into the federal government, like gangbusters, moved fast and broke many […]
How the Legislature spent its time …
By Linda HardmanLegislative Chair, DWGC The 126th Session of the General Assembly did not pass as many bills as they usually do (81 total—about half as many as in 2024) […]
Why Can’t We Close the Charleston Loophole
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the killing of nine parishioners at Mother Emanuel AME church as they gathered for a prayer service. Year after year, legislation to close what […]
Will we fight to save what our ancestors fought to create?
By Laura HaightPresident, DWGC My mother was extremely proud of her heritage. She was a Colonial Dame, which means we can trace our family back to the original settlers. But […]
Rep. Jamie Raskin is our special guest in June
By Roxanne CordonierDWGC, 1st vice president In June, we will kick off our Summer Evening Series. We move our meetings to 6 p.m. on the first Monday, so that members […]
Volunteer today; democracy needs you
These are extraordinary times, and they call for all of us to get outside of our comfort zone and take action. It is crucial that we are focused on results. […]
How will you stand up for democracy?
By Laura HaightPresident, DWGC In the Bulwark recently, Jonathan Last wrote: “The American Age is over, and it ended because the American people were no longer worthy of it.” Let […]
Can the climate change in Greenville’s child care desert?
By Roxanne Cordonier1st Vice President/Programs, DWGC I am the product of a working mother and father. My mom was a public school teacher and my dad was a farmer and […]