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The Puc Puggy Chapter NSDAR visited Ashley's Cottage in Fruitland Park, Florida on December 19, 2023. Elaine Beckler, Literacy Promotion Chair and Teri Gray, Liaison to Villagers for Veterans, were instrumental in coordinating this visit with Marie Bogdonoff, CEO/Founder, Villagers for Veterans. Chapter members donated 26 books for the Cottage's library. Also in attendance were FSSDAR State Regent Cynthia Addison, her personal aide and Puc Puggy member, Connie Accurso, and Ann Fagan, Chapter Photographer. Ashley’s Cottage is a transition home set up to accommodate six female veterans. Currently there is one resident with a second scheduled to arrive in January 2024. After stocking the bookshelves, DAR members were treated to a tour of Ashley's Cottage living quarters.

Pictured (L-R):
Connie Accurso, Puc Puggy Chapter NSDAR member, Elaine Beckler, Literacy Promotion Chair, Maria Bogdonoff, CEO/Founder, Villagers for Veterans, Cynthia Addison, FSSDAR State Regent, and Terri Gray, Chapter Liaison to Villagers for Veterans.