Outreach  In 2005, we formed our Community Outreach Committee to identify local charities and organizations in need of assistance.  Our objective was to make an impact and a difference by coordinating the needs of a small number of specific charitable programs.   We are a powerful group of women who have fun and give back to the community in an effective and organized manner and we hope that you will help us to fulfill our mission: "To assist charitable organizations and families in the St. Augustine area, through volunteering time, service and/or providing financial support."  For this 2010-2011 season we will work with:  The Rape Crisis Center and Council on Aging (COA) Sunshine Center for Alzheimer Patients We will also continue to support     St. Augustine Youth Services (SAYS) "Trails Program"     St. Francis House     St. Gerard Campus     SJCSS Drop-in Center     Here is some background information on our chosen charities: St. Augustine Youth Services (SAYS) has a program called Trails, a transitional living program for boys ages 16-18.  When they turn 18, the boys must find a place to live on their own so this year we will support them with items for their new homes. St. Francis House provides essential shelter, food and resources to the area's hungry and homeless. St. Gerard Campus serves as a maternity home for pregnant and unwed mothers and is an accredited high school.  Daycare and residential programs are available and offered free to everyone.  Funding is through charitable contributions only. St. John's County Social Services (SJCSS) Drop in Center offers the opportunity for the enhancement of life skills for the homeless and less fortunate.  It also provides a place to wash clothing, shower and eat.  Proceeds from our annual Holiday Cocktail fundraiser will go to the following entities: The Joanne Arnett Tutschek Fund  helps women in St. John's County, through the Flagler Health Care Foundation. This fund was established in memory of our MCWA member, Joanne Tutschek.   The money benefits women who cannot afford the tests needed for early detection of Breast Cancer. To find out more about how to help women in our county, please contact Linda Bartimus, of Flagler Health Care Foundation, at 819-4626. The Bailey Family Center for Caring is being established in our area by Community Hospice of North Florida.  This new in-patient hospice center will adjoin Flagler Hospital.  Groundbreaking is projected for late 2009 or early 2010 so it is a perfect time for us to get involved and help our community.  For information about this year's Holiday Cocktail fundraiser please go to the Fundraiser page.