GFWC LUTZ-LAND O’LAKES WOMAN’S CLUB recently welcomed Karen Hubbard, founder of “Bless the Children” and speaker Rebecca Smith to their meeting. This organization is dedicated to the support and education of impoverished children and families in Central American countries and has built schools, outfitted a hospital and regularly ships donated goods to the poorest of communities in those countries. “Bless the Children” has also uplifted families’ incomes by purchasing their beautiful ‘Tapestry of Love’ handcrafted jewelry made of natural stones and organic materials and marketing these pieces at various venues in our country. Madeline McCulloh, Chair of the Woman’s Club’s International Outreach project, presented the women with a club donation check to further benefit this very worthy organization.

GFWC Lutz-Land O’Lakes Woman’s Club members recently enjoyed a day of crafting a large litter sock puppy puppets which are to be sold at the annual DogFest. Funds are raised each year toward the purchase of these very expensive puppies to be trained over a 2 year period as hard-working assistance dogs for the disabled. The Woman’s Club has supported Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) for a number of years and considers it a most worthy charity.