Once again Elks and Anna Miller Circle members met at the Elks Lodge 1578 to pack welcome kits for The Haven of Lake and Sumter Counties.  The donation included 340 adult welcome kits (travel size soap, shampoo, conditioner, moisturizer, toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash and deodorant) and 100 children's welcome kits (soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, hand sanitizer, lip balm, shampoo, a small toy and other items). Also included were eleven birthday kits (cake mix, frosting and candles) for children who celebrate their birthday at the shelter.  Other misc. items included food, children's clothes and toys.  The total contribution is valued at $4,545.50.

The Haven of Lake and Sumter Counties is a shelter for abused women, teens and children who find themselves with no place to go during a difficult time.  The Haven offers many services to help women and their children on the road to a safer and healthier life and The ELks 1578 and Anna Miller Circle 1578 are proud to be in the fight with them.

Shown packing kits are: Stanley and Sherry Piskadlo (Co-Chair of The Haven Project), Joyce Collier (President of Anna Miller Circle), Bonnie Smith, Judith Polson, Mary Ann Cerney and Anna Mitchell.  And as always, Suzanne Cunningham (Co-Chair of The Haven Project) behind the camera...