Christmas is right around the corner. WELCA has decided to continue our very successful Christmas project of giving gift cards to the teens in the Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) program and the Pasco Co. foster system. The GAL program consists of GAL volunteers who advocate for children in the courts, checking on their welfare in their present placement, and being a confidante to them if they wish.

Teens are notoriously difficult to buy gifts for and 4 years ago we started our gift card project. WELCA collected $25 Walmart gift cards.  They were so well received by the GAL office in Dade City that we did it again and opened it up to the congregation. An even better success! Everyone at the Dade City GAL office was aware of Atonement’s generosity. Jan Gerle is a GAL volunteer.  She cannot begin to tell you how much these cards mean to the teens. She was sort of famous when she told them she was from Atonement….”oh, your church gave us those great gift cards!” They remember. 

And, the teens are so happy to have the card and go shopping! They love them!

Please consider purchasing a $25 Walmart gift card, or you can make a donation in any amount. Checks can be made out to Atonement but designate it for “WELCA gift card” in the memo line. The cards will be given to the volunteers to pass along to the teens.  You can give your donation to Jan Gerle, Rose Henry, or Jan Bowers or your checks can be put into the donation basket on Sunday. This campaign will end on December 8th.

Thanking you in advance from the ladies of WELCA and the teens. Happy Holidays!