Haven House, a domestic abuse shelter in Leesburg, FL, had an urgent need for face masks for the 40 children in its care. Trusting in their longtime supporter, Christine Berti of St George Episcopal Church (The Villages, FL), they reached out for help. Christine sprang to action.
The ECW/Women’s Guild of St George had already distributed about 75 face masks to members of the congregation when it became apparent that every Floridian would need one. Five members of the Women’s Guild made masks and then other members delivered them to needy congregants.
Christine reached out to the Women’s Guild Board for help. The Board contacted all the mask makers (including Christine!) and Christine took it from there. Those that could help: Pat Barry, Jennifer Gore and Christine herself, launched into action and in 3 days had made 64 masks for the children of Haven House. Chris then coordinated pick-up and delivery.
Submitted by: LaVerne Collins