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Christmas for Single Mother, 4 Children

Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point sponsored a family in need at Christmas. Members and the lodge purchased and donated various items to the single mom and four children. About 50 presents were wrapped and delivered to the family prior to Christmas. Thanks to the members and friends who assisted with this project. The family was grateful for the Christmas blessings.

ABOVE PHOTOS: Preparing and wrapping gifts are,

LEFT PHOTO: Representatives of Texas Baptist Home for Children are pictured with a $1,000 check from SPJST Lodge 180, Burleson. Texas Baptist Home for Children expresses thanks to Lodge 180 for the generous donation. PHOTOS 2 and 3: Lodge 180 presented a donation to Pets for Vets, Inc. Jean Jackson writes, “You are a bridge builder! Many brave troops return home with scars – both seen and unseen - that make it difficult to transition back to civilian life. At the same time, millions of wonderful animals wait in shelters for a forever home. Pets for Vets, Inc. The bridge that brings them together. Your donation is a concrete way to show your support for Veterans who could benefit from having a custom-trained working animal, at no cost to the Veteran. Each Veteran-pet match receives all of the necessary equipment for them to start their new life together. Your support helps ensure they have everything they need. In addition to making matches, we have assisted several previous Veteran-pet matches with veterinary and medical care. Currently, your donation makes a difference by enabling us to continue to work with and provide additional support to our Vet- erans during Covid-19. Thank you for your donation of $1,000 received by Pets for Vets on December 1, 2022. Your support does make a difference.” RIGHT PHOTO: SPJST Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez is pictured with a $1,000 check from Lodge 180. SPJST Communications Specialist Brooke Hoelscher writes, “Thank you, SPJST Lodge 180, Burleson, for your $1,000 donation to the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund! Your donation is greatly appreciated. Thank you for all that you do for SPJST and your local community.”