Woman’s club supports veterans
LAND O’ LAKES – GFWC Lutz–Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club presented a $2,000 check to Operation Patriots from the proceeds of its Tombola fundraiser to support entertainment and cookouts for veterans at Baldomero Lopez State Veterans’ Home.
The presentation took place Feb. 7 at the veterans’ home in Land O’ Lakes.
Club leaders said the donation reflects the organization’s ongoing commitment to community service and honoring local veterans who have served the nation.
Scrivener running for 12th Congressional District
LAND O’ LAKES — Branden Scrivener has announced an independent bid for Florida’s 12th Congressional District, saying his campaign will focus on government accountability, education and lowering living costs.
“I am running for Congress to put people over special interests,” Scrivener said. “Our current system is built to serve corporate and foreign interests while the working class is left behind. It’s time for a representative who is unowned by political parties, figureheads and special interests. One who is focused solely on our community.”
His platform includes term limits and limits on corporate donations, fully funding Title I public schools and addressing medical debt and housing affordability.
Learn more about his campaign at brandenscrivenerfl.info.
Fundraiser helps police officers
TAMPA – West Central Florida Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) will host its Blue Hope Gala on March 7 at the Firefighters Museum.
The chapter is seeking sponsorships and auction items for the event, with all donations tax-deductible.
Donna Wudyka, a retired Detroit police officer and president of the West Central Florida chapter, said the organization supports families and co-workers of officers killed in the line of duty across nine counties, including Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas.
The nonprofit provides emotional support, financial and legal resources, training for agencies and travel assistance for survivors attending National Police Week.
National C.O.P.S. has served more than 80,000 survivors through over 50 chapters nationwide.
Contact Wudyka at 313-622-6048 for sponsorship information.
Register at https://qtego.us/qlink/wcfcops.
