Statesville Woman’s Club supports SPD’s annual toy drive

Posted on by Mike Fuhrman
Pictured are members of the Statesville Woman’s Club who attended the December meeting.

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The Statesville Woman’s Club recently held its December meeting with a potluck meal and special guest entertainer Diana Fox (*aka “Miss Eufola”), a mature Southern lady with an old-fashioned wit and sense of humor. She shared her insights about living in the south.

The project focus for December, for the second year, was collecting unwrapped toys to help children in need in the community for Christmas. These items help make a significant difference by spreading holiday cheer to families in need. These gifts also bring joy to families who have faced financial hardships this past year.

The toys were given to the Statesville Police Department for the SPD’s Sixth Annual Toy Drive. Cpl. Chan Austin said this year’s toy drive helped around 500 kids, from newborns to 17 year olds. Members of the SPD played Santa’s elves and delivered the toys just in time to brighten the children’s faces on Christmas morning.

Pictured (from left) are SPD Sgt. Shannon Humphrey; Statesville Woman’s Club President Dana White; First Vice President Shelley Arthur; SPD Cpl. Chan Austin; and Woman’s Club Second Vice President Wanda Rushton.

Next Meeting

The next club meeting will be on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the historic clubhouse located at 515 West End Avenue. There will be a time of social fellowship at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting at 6 p.m.

Learn More

For information about renting the Statesville Woman’s Club’s Clubhouse for your meeting or event, email the club at Statesvillewomansclub@gmail.com or call 704-761-8208. The club website is www.statesvillewomansclub.org. For details on joining the Statesville Woman’s Club, contact Membership Team member Joanna Gaither at 704-873-2684.

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