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Velma\u2019s Dream<\/a> brought together women from all over Canada to support the tremendous efforts of women in the Holy Land \u2014 efforts like the Infant Welfare Center in the Old City of Jerusalem, Israel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Infant Welfare Center helps children with learning disabilities throughout Jerusalem. Unfortunately, many families are unaware of the special needs of their children, and attempt to integrate them in local schools. The Infant Welfare Center founded a school for remedial education to address these needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to helping local children, the center runs classes and lectures for mothers. They offer courses in parenting, nutrition, mental health and even yoga!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The women and men behind the Infant Welfare Center welcomed the Catholic Women\u2019s League, and brought them face to face with the children and mothers they help. What a joyous experience it was for the C.W.L. women!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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