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DeSoto Civic Garden Club helps The Arc Northwest Mississippi with Christmas festivities

By Jo Sweatt

From left, DeSoto Civic Garden Club volunteers: Dana Gossett, Rusty Todd, Tammy Lewis (assisting DCGC), Pat Tennant, Jo Sweatt and Carla Proctor. (Courtesy photo)

On Dec. 7, the DeSoto Civic Garden Club (DCGC) members were proud to assist The Arc Northwest Mississippi as part of their philanthropic activities throughout the year.  

The Arc Northwest MIssissippi is a non-profit organization serving the area’s disability communities. On this day, Cookies with Santa and 16 games and crafts were enjoyed by all.  The Arc Northwest Mississippi in Southaven is one of similar chapters throughout the state and serves approximately 125 families in this area.

The DeSoto Civic Garden Club is a member of The National Garden Club, Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc., and The Garden Clubs of Mississippi, Inc., Hills and Delta District.

DeSoto Civic Garden Club member Dana Gossett (right) assisting 2 eager participants. (Courtesy photo)

Bob Bakken

Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.