Effingham Women of Today Donates Supplies to Veterans

(LEFT TO RIGHT: VANESSA CATON, EFFINGHAM WOMEN OF TODAY TREASURER; PAT COPPLE, EWOT PRESIDENT; MARY JANE KOESTER, GFWC ILLINOIS STATE DEPARTMENT CHAIRMAN; AMBER MILLER, EFFINGHAM VA CLINIC PACT SOCIAL WORKER)

For its Make A Difference Day project, the GFWC Illinois Effingham Women of Today donated approximately $350 in personal care products and packaged them for women veterans who make use of the Effingham VA Clinic. Women veterans of all ages who either are in need of the products or just want a “pick me up” are welcome to select a package when they are at the clinic for an appointment.

Women in the Military is one of the national General Federation of Women’s Clubs’ initiatives in which the local club partners to honor the contributions and sacrifices made by women who serve their country.

Make A Difference Day is an annual observation that has inspired hundreds of thousands of volunteers to give back in their local communities for more than two decades and generate the power of people to make a difference. Make a Difference Day 2018 is observed on October 27.

Any person who is interested in getting involved with several local projects and scholarships are invited to contact any GFWC Illinois Effingham Women of Today club member and attend any of the club’s monthly meetings.