Village Improvement Association

District 4 
April 17, 2026

District 4 April 17, 2026 Meeting

Six VIA members attended the GFWC Florida District 4 Meeting led by Terry Laws, D4 Director on Friday, April 17th held at the Lake Shore Woman’s Club. With her starfish theme evident throughout the day, Terry praised club attendees in D4 for their support and dedication throughout her term.

Villages of Hope was further recognized as the District 4 President’s Project. Carla Sweeney, Co-Founder and Director of Operations & Staff Villages of Hope was on hand and recounted that 14 tiny homes have been build, decorated, and landscaped and praised District 4 who generously donated over $10,000 to the organization through club and individual fundraisers and purchases of bricks for the Legacy Walkway during the 2024-2026 administration.

District 4 Awards
March 20, 2026

 

 

 

Florida Flight of Honor
March 11, 2026

Marnie Buchanan (Veteran) and Donna Shibley (Guardian) were thrilled to be able to go
on this historic all-women Veteran flight to Washington DC on March 11th. The night
before is a meet and greet hosted by the Woman’s Club of Lakeland and a trip briefing.

FOX News Jennifer Kveglis reporting on the Flight of Honor
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Random Acts of Flowers
February 26, 2025

 

 

Social and Puzzle Making Competition
February 12, 2026

Updated Clerk’s Office Waiting Room
Clerk’s Office, VIA, Quigley House team up to create civil department waiting room | Clay Today
Read the article and view more photos of the event.
By Don Coble
Thursday, February 5, 2026

Wreath Making 2025

VIA GFWC International Day of Service 2025 

Fun In The Sun
July 10, 2025

500-plus enjoy day of leisure at annual Fun in the Sun event
Additional photos from Clay Today Online
Staff Photographer Kyla Woodard

SOCIAL and PUZZLE COMPETITION
February 13, 2025 

FUN IN THE SUN
July 11, 2024 

SUFFRAGE RALLY
April 25, 2024