Twenty-eight people received clothing today from our closet. Two clients became volunteers when they stayed for two hours to help us sort, fold and hang. I cannot say thanks enough! It was a very busy day.
Tuesday, the Thanksgiving Baskets will be distributed. Thank you Strawberry Plains Presbyterian Church for taking on this project! It's a comfort to know that some of our families will be sitting down on Thanksgiving to a turkey dinner with trimmings. You helped bring hope to a few people who didn't have it. Same goes with Strawberry Plains United Methodist for the help us give us on behalf of our clients.
We're getting calls for help for Christmas. So far, three families are on the list. The cut off date for receiving help from Christmas in Jefferson County has passed. The Knoxville News Sentinel's Empty Stocking Fund will continue for little longer. That should help a few more families too. We're checking to see if you must be a Knox County resident.
In the meantime, we are taking a list for Jefferson County and hoping that people will donate toys or funds to help get toys.
Don't give up. We won't.
See ya online,
Gayle
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