Fraternal Activities
Clover Bottom, MO
Branch President Chris Lause, with the help of some young branch members, presented a matching fund check from their Super Bowl raffle to the St. Vincent dePaul Society of St. Gertrude/St. Ann Church in Washington, MO.
Villa Ridge, MO
One of this branch’s favorite activities is co-sponsoring the bake sale at St. John the Baptist – Gildehaus annual Chicken Dinner. WCU member Mary Louise “Puddin” Hellmann baked 30 of her famous pies that sold for $30 each! Pictured is Branch Secretary Karen Simily with some of the baked goods.
St. Louis District
The St. Louis District presented a matching fund check to St. Vincent de Paul of St. Stephen Church. They held a fund, food and clothing drive in December 2024 and raised $1,264.00. Pictured are Branch members Dave Hutt and Sandy Wessels presenting the check.
Chicago, IL
Every year in December, our Chicago Branch hosts a cookie exchange to raise funds for a local charity. In 2024, they raised over $600. Those must have been some delicious cookies! Pictured is Branch President Phil Ference presenting the matching fund check to St. Cyprian Food Pantry.
Apple Creek, MO
Our Apple Creek branch co-sponsored a matching fund in August 2024 for the Old Appleton Brush Hawks. The Brush Hawks used these funds to help with their Christmas food baskets for needy families. Here are a few branch officers loading their truck to help deliver some of the food baskets.
Villa Ridge, MO
St. John the Baptist School – Gildehaus held a dartball tournament in December 2024 that was co-sponsored by our Villa Ridge, MO Branch. Along with our matching fund, they raised close to $4,000 for school upgrades and building projects. Way to go!
Quincy, IL
It was perfect soup weather on November 18, 2024 for our Quincy Branch’s Soup Day! They served up chili or chicken noodle soup with a sandwich and dessert to raise money for the Ladies of Charity that help those in need of clothing, food and household items. Thanks to all who attended and supported this great cause.
Linn, MO
St. Mary’s School in Frankenstein, MO held their annual 5K Run/Walk in October 2024. They had a great turnout along with great weather and raised over $16,000! They also earned a matching fund from our Linn, MO Branch.
Jefferson City, MO
Pictured is a Tootsie Roll Drive and Bake Sale held at St. Thomas Parish in St. Thomas, MO that was co-sponsored by the Jefferson City WCU Branch. They raised over $2,000 with our matching fund to help children with developmental disabilities. Way to go!
Clover Bottom, MO
Here are several Branch members presenting checks to Glenda Volmert and other CASA of Mideast MO volunteers for their Burger Day proceeds and matching fund! The event was held in May 2024 and they raised over $1,200!
Sainte Genevieve, MO
The VFW Post 2210 held a dance and live auction fundraiser to support the restoration and maintenance of the WW1 Cannon that has been displayed on Memorial Hill for almost a century. They raised over $10,000! We are proud to be able to support our communities coming together to ensure that this important landmark can continue to be enjoyed by future generations.
Quincy, IL
Our Quincy Branch held their picnic in June 2024 and also presented the Haley family with their matching fund check for the Heart Check for Tim event. It was a beautiful summer evening full of great food, shaved ice and bingo! Thanks to all who attended!
Westphalia, MO
In the summer of 2024, tragedy struck 2 families in the small town of Westphalia, MO. This close-knit community came together to help their neighbors in their time of need. Our Westphalia branch co-sponsored a lemonade stand/bake sale and they raised over $6,500!
Union, MO
Our Union branch sponsors the children’s games each year at the Immaculate Conception Parish Picnic. Their last picnic had a fantastic turnout of over 1200 people along with great weather. The children’s games raised over $2,500! We love to see the youth in our communities having fun and staying engaged!
Krakow, MO
Our Krakow branch held their pin celebration in 2024 to honor their long time members. Pins and gifts were given out to members for 70, 60, 50, 40, 25, or 10 years of membership! They enjoyed breakfast and also celebrated Easter along with the pin recipients and their families.
Northeast Iowa
WCU Agent Dennis Litterer helped to organize a turkey shoot to benefit Immaculate Conception Church in North Washington, IA. Shown is Dennis along with another WCU agent, Rod McGraw and members Donna & Michael Baltes, showing off their targets! It was a beautiful day for this event and they raised over $1,000!
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