
| Since 2005 Altrusa of Ocala sponsored a guest children's book author for the Marion County Public Library Annual Children's Book Festival held in June. 2007 Guest Author Vicki Cobb with 2007-2008 Altrusa of Ocala President Julie Helms (at left) 2008 Guest Author Lisa Hart with 2007-2008 Altrusa of Ocala President Julie Helms (at right) Click on our "Projects" pencil to view some of the many services we provide through our ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL OF OCALA FOUNDATION |
| Altrusa International of Ocala Foundation, Inc. In 1992 Altrusa International, Inc. of Ocala established our own Foundation in order to better serve our community. The purpose of the Foundation is to make and award donations, gifts, contributions, grants and scholarships. In addition our Foundations engages in fund-raising programs to further the projects of Altrusa International, Inc. of Ocala. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |

| In 2003 the Altrusa International of Ocala Foundation, Inc. donated $10,000 to the Marion County Public Library for the creation of the entryway to the Children's Reading Room. In addition the Altrusa of Ocala Foundation committed an additional $10,000 to be used over a five year period. In June 2005 the Marion County Public Library inaugurated the first "Children's Book Festival" using our donations to help sponsor the event. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
