Visits to local
historic plantations for special tours and events
Hostessed receptions
at Violet Bank and City Hall for historic lectures
Held craft workshops
to teach and learn new skills
Continue to
participate in the City's clean-up efforts by adopting a section of Hamilton Avenue and
monthly cleanup of Lakeview Park
Recycling Efforts -
the club recycles aluminum cans as an ongoing project
Support and
participation in City beautification projects
Support VFWC
scholarships and award a scholarship to a graduating senior at Colonial Heights High
School on an annual basis
Support of other
civic clubs in their projects
Provided homemade
treats for all city school personnel for American Education Week
Do public library
showcase during April, "Federation Month" of VFWC
Participate in Fort
Clifton Festival activities and events
Sponsor Christmas
family through Colonial Heights-Chesterfield Christmas Mother program (we provide gifts,
food, etc.)
Monetary donations
to many organizations and people in the community where there is a need, such as After
Prom activity for the high school and a campership sponsor for a child to attend Camp
Easter Seal
Collect toiletry
items and items such as crayons to make "SMILE" bags for children undergoing
reconstructive facial/dental surgery for Operation Smile
Membership
activities such as "Secret Pals" to foster friendship between members
Held a
"Shower" to collect items for the CARES shelter in Petersburg that houses
victims of domestic violence
Sponsor "Meet
the Candidates" forums during election years
Fully fund the HOBY
(Hugh O'Brien Youth Scholarship) program for youth
Made a special
Colonial Heights Monopoly-type board game and worked with three other federated women's
clubs to wrap gifts at Southpark Mall during the Christmas season (All giftwrap proceeds
going to Operation Smile and Camp Easter Seal)
