GFWC New Tampa Junior Woman’s Club donated 350 magazines for volunteers to distribute to wounded veterans staying at the James A Haley Veterans Hospital. The hospital is celebrating “Make a Difference Day” with a week full of activities.
The magazines were collected at the clubs general meeting as part of the conservation committee’s efforts to reduce, reuse, recycle. “This is just one of many initiatives the membership is making to assist veterans” said Patricia Murphy Conservation Community Project Coordinator, “we have several activities planned throughout the year which will benefit Fisher House and veterans”
“The response has been amazing. I receive at least 100 magazines at each general club meeting for distribution to the hospital. I couldn’t ask for a better group of women to work with,” said Murphy.
Make A Difference Day is held the fourth Saturday in October and is a national day of doing good and helping others, sponsored by USA Weekend magazine. The James A Haley Veteran’s Hospital “Make A Difference Day” project has been named “Homeward Bound to Those Who Served”. There are approximately 47 veterans in foster homes in the Tampa area. They have opted to live in these foster homes (which are visited regularly to ensure that specific standards are met) rather than in nursing homes. They have very limited funds after paying for their stay in the foster home. Voluntary Service and Social Work Service work together to collect a wish list for each of the patients. With the help of volunteers sharing their time and resources, gifts will be assembled for personal delivery to each of the foster home patients.
Three time winner of the Mary Clark Award for the most outstanding club in the State of Florida.
