American Women's Voluntary Services

American Women's Voluntary Services (AWVS) was a civilian organization established during World War II to support the war effort on the home front. Comprising mainly women, AWVS members engaged in activities such as transportation, providing emergency services, distributing supplies, and aiding in civil defense. Their involvement helped ease the burden on military and government agencies, ensuring community safety and efficiency. AWVS played a crucial role in mobilizing women for national service, fostering community resilience, and contributing significantly to wartime logistics and support efforts from 1940 until the organization was integrated into other agencies after the war.