2021 Land O'lakes High School Scholarship Winner, Alexis Fernandez

 The GFWC Pasco Junior's were proud to present Alexis Fernandez from Land O'lakes High School with a $250 scholarship to University of Florida to assist her in her college career. She will be pursuing a science degree in wildlife and conservation.

Alexis was chosen for her high academic achievements and 270 volunteer hours. She also participated on the volleyball, soccer, and track teams, along with being an active member of the National Honor Society and her youth group. Ms. Fernandez truly embodies the values of the General Federation of Women's Clubs of volunteerism and leadership in our community.

Congratulations Alexis and then entire graduating class of 2021!

2021 Spring Convention Awards

Each year the GFWC of Florida holds their spring convention to celebrate all the achievements of their clubs from the previous year. This year the GFWC Pasco Juniors walked away with numerous awards including the Emmy award for our category in our state! In addition, a special congratulations goes to Angie Carter, our founding president who won the GFWC Florida Nancy Crawford Leadership Award. Angie was also one of three finalists for the GFWC Florida CharlotteMeeds Smith award. The club was awarded a $400 One Voice For Children Grant for their nonprofit partner Celebrate Birthdays. 

Overall the club had the second highest honor score of 170 points for their efforts for 2020!
Way to go ladies!

GFWC Florida Teddy Hulse Junior to Junior Interaction Award

GFWC Florida Gail Hill-Smith Marketing Award

First Place Awards for :
Environment (Quarterly Clothing Swap)
Junior Special Program (Angel Tree Shopping and Breakfast with Santa)
Communication/Public Relations (Implementing and innovative texting system)

Second Place Awards for :
Civic Engagement and Outreach (Blessing Bags)
Leadership
Health and Wellness (Crockpots of Caring)
Director's Project (Kicks for Kids)
Education and Libraries (Lady Bookies & Scholarships)

Third Place Awards for:
Judith Lutz Federation Interaction Award (partnering with the GFWC Tampa Bay Women's Club)
GFWC Signature Program (Domestic Violence)
Arts & Culture (Community Christmas Tree)
Fundraising and Development (Santa Paws)
Art & Crafts Member Submission by Robyn Lindsey

Fourth Place Awards for:
Membership

Honorable Mention Awards for:
PR & Communication
Fundraising

2021 Wesley Chapel High School Scholarship Winner Olivia Olsen

The GFWC Pasco Junior's were proud to present Olivia Olsen from Wesley Chapel High School with a $250 scholarship to University of South Florida to assist her in her college career. She will be studying Early Childhood Development while she continues to work with Lighthouse Pre-School. 

Olivia was chosen for her high academic achievements and over 340 volunteer hours. As a dual enrollment student, she will be graduation sixth in her high school class along with her AA degree. She also participated on the soccer and swim team, along with being an active member of the National Honor Society and her youth group. Ms. Olsen truly embodies the values of the General Federation of Women's Clubs of volunteerism and leadership in our community.

Congratulations Olivia and then entire graduating class of 2021!

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Faces Of Courage Foundation Speaks At May's General Meeting

The Pasco Junior Women's Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Lexington Oaks Clubhouse conference room. This month we had Peggie Sherry, founder of Faces of Courage, speak about her organization and how they have overcome of the challenges that COVID-19 has placed on their programs. 

Faces of Courage Foundation, Inc. is a locally based, nationally known nonprofit 501(c)3 in Tampa, FL. Faces of Courage provides day outings, educational workshops , and medically supervised overnight camps for women, children, and families touched by all types of cancer and blood disorders.

Find out more about Faces of Courage and how to help by visiting their website HERE.

Mother's Day Gifts For Survivors Of Violence

At the end of April 2021, the Pasco Juniors were able to provide hundreds of pieces of jewelry and accessories for the children that are currently taking shelter with Sunrise of Pasco to "shop" from for Mothers day. Sunrise of Pasco Domestic and Sexual Violence Center provides a safe space for those whom have survived violence in their current living situation. Many of these women have children with them and have no safe place to take them. Sunrise of Pasco helps these families receive much needed support as they make their transition to a better life. 

The Pasco Juniors have collected hundreds of pieces of jewelry over the years to provide the children with an opportunity to choose something special for their mothers without any limitations or costs to them. Many create a handmade card to show their love and support for their strong survivors and wrap multiple pieces of accessories to bring a smile to their mom's face on this special day. The Pasco Juniors work hand in hand with Sunrise of Pasco to ensure there is no cost to the families for this outreach service.

To find out how you can get involved with outreach community service projects like this text "info" to 813-461-3131.

For more information about Sunrise of Pasco, visit the Website Here.