Sunrise of Pasco provides many programs to support and shelter individuals and families that are escaping an abusive situation. One of the largest undertakings is their relief shelter in Pasco County that houses dozens of women and their children at any given time throughout the year. Many of their refugees have come to the shelter with absolutely nothing other than their will for a better life.
Many times there are mother's with their young children at the shelter. During certain times of the year, it can be even more heart breaking when these children can not participate in activities that others their age are traditionally able to do so. One of which is Mother's Day.
For several years, the GFWC Pasco Juniors have been providing an opportunity for the children at the shelter to "shop" for jewelry for their mother and create a handwritten card for her. The jewelry has been donated and is provided to the families completely free of charge. Any ladies at the shelter that are not mothers are able to pick out something for themselves as well. This little token of normalcy can make a difference in the confidence a woman has, and the children now feel like they have a bit of normalcy in the tradition of gift giving during a holiday.
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