Thursday, October 17, 2024

School Supplies Drive for Moonlake Elementary School

 When that time of year for school supplies shopping comes around, we often think of new pencils, crayons, folders, backpacks and so much more. However, not all children learn the same, especially those that are attending as part of the ESE program at Moonlake Elementary School. The schools program almost double in capacity from the end of the 2023-2024 school to the 2024-25 school year, going from 4 classrooms to 7. These children come in all sizes and abilities and are often on the autism spectrum. Because of their various disabilities being served, the ESE director had some unique item requests this year (which often come from the teachers and staff purchasing outside of school funds). 

This year the GFWC Pasco Junior Woman's Club was able to purchase three 36" personal size trampolines for several of the classrooms, 3 large boxes of pull ups to help with the children that are not toilet trained yet, along with smaller items like various fidget toys and noise cancelling headphones. Many of the items on their wish list were not something you see on a standard school supplies list. Along with these unique items, the club was also able to collect boxes of additional general school supplies.


 Pictured above is our GFWC Pasco Junior's President with the principle, assistant principle, and the ESE director at Moonlake Elementary school when the items were delivered in August.

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Spreading Hope One Bag At A Time


At their June meeting, the GFWC Pasco Juniors pack 100 bags of essential items for the Metropolitan Ministries' Pasco BrigAIDe. This is the fourth year collecting essential items like basic hygene items, reusable food and drink containers, and snacks followed by an assembly by the volunteer group. These bags are then distributed to homeless and at risk individuals located in various areas throughout Pasco County.

Many thanks to Connerton Dental in Land O'lakes, USF Business Development Department, Lucas, Macyzen and Dyer Law Firm, and The Cleaning Pros for making donations for our blessing bags this year!


 

Find out what next volunteer activity you can be involved in by joining us at our next General Meeting held at the Land O'lakes Heritage Park Community Center on the first Tuesday of year month starting at 6:30pm. Check our Facebook page or main webpage (from a computer) for the latest date and information.

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024

2024 Mother's Day Chari-Tea Fundraiser

 Once again, it was time for tea! The GFWC Pasco Juniors provided an amazing afternoon for ladies (and a gentlemen or two) to enjoy as a fundraiser for two local Girl Scout Troops in Pasco County. The fundraiser was full of smiles as yummy food was provided to enjoy and opportunity baskets were won, along with extra Girls Scout Cookies to take home. 





Join us for our next major fundraiser, Dog Days of Summer Bunco happening on August 25th at 2pm. Click Here Get your Tickets Now!