On Dec. 6, Jacksonville Lodge delivered the 19th and 20th Welcome Home Kits to veterans transitioning from the Northeast Florida Women Veterans Center. Navy veteran Pat is a retired senior who is writing a book. Although she had several boxes in her living room, she said they mostly contained books, so the kit of kitchen, bathroom and cleaning supplies was most appreciated. Army and Air Force veteran Natalie’s kit was smaller, since she had already received several household items from other resources. She was very grateful for the two living room chairs so she could “finally sit down.” They were each gifted a donated patriotic quilt from the Comfort n Quilters group. A total of $290.59 was spent on the kits for both veterans.
Other items donated included in the Kits were pillows, bedding, blankets, dishes, pots and pans, kitchenware, towels, basic toiletries, shower liner, light bulbs, broom, mop and bucket, sponges, and a coffee maker, as well and food items purchased at the NAS JAX Commissary by Karen Tracy.

Pictured are Pat and Natalie with their quilts.