Abigail Stuart founded the WCO
to improve the lives of women and to serve the community

Formed in 1883, six years before Washington became a State.

• Conservation movement for first forest preserve
• National model for juvenile courts
• Pure Food and Drug Act
• Eight Hour Work Week/Child Labor Laws
• Equal Rights for Women
• Equal Pay for Equal Work
• Alcohol/Drug Abuse Education for Women and Youth
• Youth Suicide Prevention

Built the Clubhouse in 1908 (Later named for Abigail Stuart).

We are a Non-Profit, Nondenominational, Nonpartisan Volunteer Service Organization.