Successful Fundraiser at Brandli's

On Friday, January 20th, Brandli's Pizza hosted a "Dine to Donate" event to support Altrusa of Carroll County.  Owner Ken Janis generously donated a percentage of all sales, all day, to our Club's literacy programs.  Many of our members stopped in for lunch and more came for dinner and enjoyed delicious food and great camaraderie.   Thank you to Ken and his staff!

Welcome to our new member

On January 9th we initiated our new member, Ellen Andreano, and welcome her to our active group.  She immediately had an opportunity to help with our up-coming service projects, including helping The Laura Foundation for Autism and Epilepsy, End 68-hours of Hunger, the Dinner Bell and making cookies for the elderly in our local nursing homes.  Our members serve in many ways!

Ellen with her sponsor, Cheryl.

Christmas Party for Foster Families

On December 10th Altrusa of Carroll County collaborated with DCYF to host a Christmas Party for the foster families in Carroll County.  With approximately 65 guests, the gym at the Madison Elementary School was humming.  The children had opportunities to decorate cookies, build with Legos, create art work, have faces painted and nails decorated.  To add to the festivities there was plenty of hot chocolate and treats to eat.  But the best part was when Santa arrived!  Altrusa provided every child with a new book and a beanie baby toy to bring home.

Club members who helped to host the party.

The cookie decorating table.