Spotlight on Charity – Mandarin Food Bank
The Mandarin Food Bank opened in April of 1991. The mission to provide emergency food, clothing and special assistance to local neighbors in need. This year is the community non-profit’s 35th anniversary. The families that are served come from area churches,...
The DWA Board Thank You All
The DWA Board would like to once again extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported our Annual Shamrock Scramble. We had a record number of sponsors, generous participation in our 50:50 raffle, and a great turnout of players. As one of our major fundraising...
Spotlight on Charity – Mrs. Mary’s Boutique at PACE
27th Birthday and Porch Night
Thank you to everyone who attended our 27th Birthday and Porch Night. We had a great evening hearing about all of the charities that we support, celebrating you all and dancing to the DJ. It was also the time to vote on the Slate of Officers and once again the...
Spotlight on Charity – The Bag Ladies of Lakewood
Maybe you’ve heard the words “The Bag Ladies” mentioned, but don’t really know who The Bag Ladies are. They are a group of volunteers who came together over eighteen years ago. Pat Bloebaum started the group that sewed and assembled the bags...
Pet Food Drive
It’s time again for the DWA’s annual Pet Food Drive to benefit The Jacksonville Humane Society’s Pet Food Pantry. The Pet Food Pantry serves seniors, community members with disabilities, veterans, and families in crisis. Sometimes the only difference between...
Spotlight on Charity -Jacksonville Humane Society
Founded in 1885, the Jacksonville Humane Society is Jacksonville’s second oldest non-profit and is funded by philanthropic contributions. In April 2007, the shelter was destroyed and 86 animals succumbed to a devastating fire. They had their Grand Opening of the new...
2025 Christmas Gift Card Drive – Thank you
Members of the DWA, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!! We collected $1650. Worth of gift cards & cash this year!!! We will divide these between Mandarin Food Bank & Families of Slain Children. I know these cards will help these families have a better holiday...